Bernie’s Transportation Communications Newsletter (TCN) – July 6, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057
AVIATION
1) MIT Algorithm Could Help Prevent Midair Collisions
Link to CNET blog:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-
Link to further information from MIT:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/
2) Passenger Says Photo Led to Ouster from US Airways Flight
Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:
http://www.philly.com/philly/
OTHER
3) Apple Obtains US Trademark for ‘280’ Along with I-280 Shield for Map Icon
Link to blog on TechCrunch:
http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/
PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION
4) Bangalore Accident Videos Now on Facebook
Police post crashes to raise awareness.
Link to story and video on CNN-IBN:
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/
5) DC Influencer: Lloyd Brown, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Link to article in PR Week:
6) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Videos Updated in Montana
Link to article in the Ravalli Republic:
http://ravallirepublic.com/
ROADWAYS
7) Highway Signs Growing Like Weeds?
Towns asking New Jersey DOT to prune roadside signs.
Link to article in the Asbury Park Press:
http://www.app.com/article/
8) National City, California Tests System that May Lower Response Times
Link to story and video on KGTV-TV:
http://www.10news.com/news/
9) Philippine Officials Remove ‘Witches Crossing’ Sign Following Outrage from Residents
Sign was designed to deter speeding at accident-prone location.
Link to article in Gulf News:
SAFETY / SECURITY
10) QR Codes Aim to Curb Drunken Driving in Texas
Link to article in Government Technology:
http://www.govtech.com/health/
11) Social Media Spreads Locations of Random Breath-Testing, Mobile Speed Cameras in Canberra Area
Link to article in The Canberra Times:
TELEMATICS
12) A Sensing Probe in Every Car?
Link to article in Government Computer News:
http://gcn.com/articles/2011/
13) National Weather Service Goes Trucking for Hard-to-Reach Data
Link to article in Government Computer News:
http://gcn.com/articles/2011/
14) Hyundai’s Blue Link Joins OnStar, Sync in Chatty-Car Drive
Link to article in Investor’s Business Daily:
http://www.investors.com/
TRANSIT
15) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Again Considers Audio Ads on Its Buses
Link to article in The Boston Globe:
16) Google Maps 5.7 for Android Gets Transit Navigation
Link to blog on CNET:
Link to announcement and video from Google:
http://googlemobile.blogspot.
TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
17) Sirius XM Radio to Launch ‘Carmageddon Radio’
Link to article on Satellite Radio Playground:
VEHICLES
18) Connected Cars: Take One to Ease Congestion
Link to commentary on AutomotiveWorld.com:
http://www.automotiveworld.
News Releases
1) Smart City Technologies Will Grow Fivefold to Exceed $39 Billion in 2016 – ABI Research
2) TripAdvisor Now Provides Travelers Access to European Train Travel Options
3) Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First to Conduct Safety Seat Checks at Mitsubishi Dealerships
Upcoming Events
Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual Meeting – August 20-24 – Louisville, Kentucky
http://www.sashto.org/
Today in Transportation History
1936 **75th anniversary** The Bureau of Air Commerce took over three control centers in Chicago, Cleveland and Newark to begin the US government’s management of the air traffic system.
http://www.centennialofflight.
1936 **75th anniversary** A major breach of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal took place. The breach was never repaired and marked the beginning of the end for the canal.
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