Thursday, November 19, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA Summit to Explore Transformational Changes in Transportation Funding System — December 13-15, 2009 in Washington, DC
If you are responsible for funding or operating surface transportation infrastructure at the state, regional, county or municipal level, we invite you to attend IBTTA’s Transportation Policy and Finance Summit and explore the transformational changes that must take place to create a sustainable and efficient transportation funding system. CFO Roundtable on December 13, 2009: This Summit will include a special CFO roundtable for chief financial officers from toll agencies, state departments of transportation, and individuals in similar positions to share knowledge and ideas, network, and learn from one another. For registration, hotel and travel information or to view the preliminary agenda, visit www.IBTTA.org.

AVIATION

1) FAA Says Software Failure Caused Flight Disruptions Across US

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aPjkdWINEvx4&pos=9

Link to FAA statement:

http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10966

2) Bill Seeks to Ban Pilots’ Use of Electronic Devices in Cockpit

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2009-11-18-laptops-ban-pilots_N.htm

3) FAA to Investigate Cell Phone Use on Atlanta Flight

Link to article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/faa-to-investigate-cell-202143.html

BICYCLES

4) Google Bike Directions Could be Useful Tool for Cities

Link to article in Mobilizing the Region:

http://blog.tstc.org/2009/11/17/google-bike-directions-could-be-useful-tool-for-cities/

CARTOGRAPHY

5) Wisconsin Bill Would Halt Printing of State Highway Maps

Link to story on WISC-TV:

http://www.channel3000.com/news/21658090/detail.html

6) AOL Also Likely to Eye Sale of MapQuest — Is Microsoft a Possible Buyer?

Link to article on All Things Digital:

http://kara.allthingsd.com/20091119/aol-also-likely-to-eye-sale-of-mapquest-is-microsoft-a-possible-buyer/

OTHER

7) Errors on US Government Web Site Make It Difficult to Track Stimulus Money

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/DN-stimulus_19nat.ART.State.Edition1.4bab174.html

Link to Recovery.gov:  http://www.recovery.gov

8) Web Page for Honolulu DUI Arrests Criticized

Link to article in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin:

http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20091119_Web_page_for_DUI_arrests_criticized.html

PARKING

9) Public Rallies Against Pay Parking in Canadian Town

Communication missteps contribute to backlash.

Link to article in Parking Today:

http://www.parkingtoday.com/articledetails.php?id=822

ROADWAYS

10) Illinois Taxpayers Paying for Non-Working Electronic Signs

Link to story on WBBM-TV:

http://cbs2chicago.com/specialreports/electrical.signs.2.2.1321385.html

11) Along the Road, Signs of the Times

Questions in Massachusetts about signs for stimulus-funded projects.

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/11/by_martin_finuc_3.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) US Department of Homeland Security Launches Critical Infrastructure Web Site

Link to article in Government Security News:

http://www.gsnmagazine.com/cms/features/news-analysis/2976.html

TRANSIT

13) Ottawa OKs Next-Stop System for Buses

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2009/11/17/ottawa-bus-next-call-system-approved.html

14) Oyster Cards to Expand to Suburban Rail Lines ‘Early Next Year’

Link to BBC News story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8364001.stm

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Singapore’s Land Transport Authority Partners with Google to Provide Traffic and Transit Information

Link to article on Channel NewsAsia:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1019247/1/.html

16) SingTel Launches Traffic Planning Guide TrafficLive

Link to blog on CNET Asia:

http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2009/11/19/singtel-launches-traffic-planning-guide-trafficlive/

17) New York City to Install Radar for Coordinated Traffic Control

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/733536?elq=afba1877eee947328cde1a0c8c4ecef9

18) Aha Mobile Reads Drivers Traffic Info, Facebook Status

Link to CNET News article:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10401586-2.html?tag=newsLatestHeadlinesArea.0

VEHICLES

19) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clears Way for Intermodal Registry

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/node/414743

News Releases

1) SNCF and Gemalto Enable Ticketing on Contactless Mobile Phones

2) IBM Chairman Sam Palmisano to Deliver Keynote Address at ITS America’s 20^th Annual Meeting & Exposition

3) American Airlines Launches Wi-Fi Widget to Allow Travelers to Find Wi-Fi Equipped Flights

4) NJ Transit Joins Federal Railroad Administration ‘Close Call’ Pilot Program

5) Indiana DOT Launches Statewide Traveler Web Site, Phone Number

6) Sentinel and GEWI Announce Strategic Partnership

Upcoming Events

ITS America Annual Meeting & Exposition – May 3-5 – Houston

http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html

Today in Transportation History

1959 **50^th anniversary** – Ford announced the discontinuance of the Edsel.

http://www.edsel.net/

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) FAA to Determine Fate of West Virginia Beacon

Link to article in The State Journal:

http://www.statejournal.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=70523

Link to photo of Rich Mountain Beacon:

http://www.atchistory.org/History/FacilityPhotos/WV/RichMountain/RichMountainBeacon.htm

2) Non-profit to Supply Free Wi-Fi at Cleveland’s Hopkins Airport

Link to article in The Plain Dealer:

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/free_wi-fi_available_at_clevel.html

Link to news release from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport:

http://www.clevelandairport.com/Portals/Documents/FINAL%20CLE%20WiFi.pdf

CAMERAS

3) Traffic Camera Fibs Spread by E-mail in Florida

Link to article in The Tampa Tribune:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/nov/17/na-traffic-camera-fibs-spread-by-e-mail/

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) All Electronic Tolls Coming to Florida’s Turnpike

Link to AP article:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/florida/AP/story/1339999.html

Link to further information from Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise:

http://www.floridasturnpike.com/all-electronictolling/publicmeeting.html

5) Dialogue, Education Key in Getting Public to Accept Road Tolls, US Transportation Officials Say

Link to article in Daily Commercial News and Construction Record:

http://dcnonl.com/article/id36366

OTHER

6) NTSB Chairman Laments ‘If It Scares, It Airs’ Mentality

Link to CBS News story:

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/11/17/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry5683620.shtml

Link to text of speech:

http://www.ntsb.gov/speeches/hersman/daph091116.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Canadian Privacy Watchdog Slams No-Fly List, Financial Database

Link to Canwest News Service article:

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Privacy+watchdog+slams+list+financial+database/2234059/story.html

Link to news release from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

http://www.priv.gc.ca/media/nr-c/2009/nr-c_091117_e.cfm

8) Video Surveillance Reality Check

Link to interview on SecurityInfoWatch:

http://www.securityinfowatch.com/Homepage+Articles/video-surveillance-reality-check-part-1

TRANSIT

9) Students Keep Track of University of Vermont Buses

Link to article in the Burlington Free Press:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20091117/NEWS0213/91116021

News Releases

1) FCC Releases Agenda for November 20 Staff Workshop on Distracted Driving

2) Common Language for Smart Devices Envisioned by Newly Launched Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Standards Initiative
3) Garmin Makes Custom Maps Free and Easy, Merging Paper and Digital Maps with GPS Handhelds

Upcoming Events

University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies 21^st Annual Transportation Research Conference – April 27-28 – St. Paul, Minnesota

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Events/ResearchConf/

Today in Transportation History

1809 **200^th anniversary** – The Action of 18 November 1809 took place in the Bay of Bengal.  French naval forces captured vessels of the Honourable East India Company.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_of_18_November_1809

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA Summit to Explore Transformational Changes in Transportation Funding System — December 13-15, 2009 in Washington, DC

If you are responsible for funding or operating surface transportation infrastructure at the state, regional, county or municipal level, we invite you to attend IBTTA’s Transportation Policy and Finance Summit and explore the transformational changes that must take place to create a sustainable and efficient transportation funding system. CFO Roundtable on December 13, 2009: This Summit will include a special CFO roundtable for chief financial officers from toll agencies, state departments of transportation, and individuals in similar positions to share knowledge and ideas, network, and learn from one another. For registration, hotel and travel information or to view the preliminary agenda, visit www.IBTTA.org.

AVIATION

1) An Air Traffic Upgrade to Improve Travel by Plane

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/science/17air.html

2) Swedes Leading Efforts to Integrate UAVs Into EU Airspace

Link to article in Europolitics:

http://www.europolitics.info/sectorial-policies/swedes-leading-efforts-to-integrate-uavs-into-eu-airspace-art254428-13.html

3) AirTran to Put Ads on Seatback Tray Tables

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/AirTran-to-put-ads-on-apf-2706832646.html?x=0&.v=4

4) Airport Web Users Let Time Fly By

Link to article in Adweek:

http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/agency/e3i6b92ac9c285d0176872551018ce57c7c

Link to JiWire news release:

http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Jiwire-1077728.html

BICYCLES

5) Cyclists’ App Aids Traffic Planners

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/17/BA141AK16V.DTL

BUSES

6) All’s Fare in Travel by Bus

Cheaper fares, Web access draw many to bus travel.

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2009/11/17/cheaper_fares_web_access_draw_many_to_bus_travel/

7) Researcher Demonstrate Next-Generation Bus

Link to article in Report:

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/CTSReport/2009/11/bus.html

CARTOGRAPHY

8) Crowdsourcing Cartography with PublicEarth and OpenStreetMap

Link to article on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10399029-2.html

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

9) ETC to be in All Vehicles Using Taiwan Freeways in Late 2012: MOTC

Link to article in The China Post:

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2009/11/17/233007/ETC-to.htm

GPS / NAVIGATION

10) Volkswagen Goes Crowdsourcing

Exploring the future of navigation technology.

Link to article in Das Auto:

http://www.dasautomagazine.com/2009/v47n02/DasAutoMagazine_v47n02.pdf (page 18)

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Half of US Teens Say They’ve Used a Cell Phone While Driving

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-11-16-teens-cellphones_N.htm

TRANSIT

12) Remote Infrared Audible Signage Pilot Program

Link to report from the Federal Transit Administration:

http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/RIAS_EvaluationReport.pdf

VEHICLES

13) Multi-core, Multi-IP Concepts Reduce Development Time for Infotainment Applications

Link to article in Automotive DesignLine:

http://www.automotivedesignline.com/howto/221600273;jsessionid=K2GWJ5VGCFBNBQE1GHRSKHWATMY32JVN

14) Green Up: Automotive Solutions Designed Faster, Smarter

Link to column in Embedded Computing:

http://www.embedded-computing.com/articles/id/?4311

News Releases

1) Wireless Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Wins Award for Saving Los Angeles County $7 Million

2) Navigon Selects Inrix as the Exclusive Provider of Real-Time Traffic Info in Europe and North America

Upcoming Events

National Bike Summit – March 9-11 – Washington, DC

http://www.bikeleague.org/conferences/summit10/index.php

Today in Transportation History

1869 **140^th anniversary** – The Suez Canal was opened for navigation.

http://www.suezcanal.gov.eg/sc.aspx?show=8

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Monday, November 16, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Lost Luggage at Indian Airports is Now Only a Click Away

Link to article on Daily News & Analysis:

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_lost-luggage-at-airport-is-now-only-a-click-away_1312216

2) A Cool Pilot, but the Plane was Cooler

Link to review in Books of The Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/11/books/11book.html

Sullenberger Takes Issue with New Book

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/sullenberger-takes-issue-with-new-book/

CAMERAS

3) Speed Cameras to be Privatized in Western Australia

Link to article in The Sunday Times:

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26350207-5017004,00.html

CARTOGRAPHY

4) Swiss Say Google’s Street View is Too Revealing

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/14/technology/companies/14google.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Link to news release from the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner:

http://www.edoeb.admin.ch/aktuell/index.html?lang=en

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Dutch Drivers to Pay Tax on Road Time, Not on Car

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ggzUbQMWph8GplMdWzjDEnKD7ZJQD9BVD87O1

Link to further information from the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management:

http://www.verkeerenwaterstaat.nl/english/news/newsitems/kilometrechargemostpeoplewillenduppayingless.aspx

6) Pioneer Sues Garmin Over Navigation Technology

Link to IDG News Service article:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9140919/Pioneer_sues_Garmin_over_navigation_technology

Link to news release from Pioneer:

http://pioneer.jp/press-e/2009/pdf/1116-1.pdf

7) Map Hole Points the Way

Link to further information from Yanko Design:

http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/11/13/map-hole-points-the-way/

ROADWAYS

8) Florida’s Turnpike Workshops Go Digital

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1335979.html

Link to news release from Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise:

http://www.floridasturnpike.com/PressReleases/TurnpikewebinarNov17.pdf

9) Bridge Sensors Send Stress Data to Drexel Researchers

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091116_Bridge_sensors_send_stress_data_to_Drexel_researchers.html

Link to news release from Drexel University:

http://drexel.edu/news/headlines/drexel-university-engineering-students-turn-bridge-into-living-laboratory.aspx

10) The Road Ahead – Without Potholes

Engineers are working on a ‘forever open’ design involving a new generation of road surfaces that clean and repair themselves.

Link to article in Scotland on Sunday:

http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/latestnews/The-road-ahead–without.5825411.jp

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) Real ID Program in Deep Trouble

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/344982/Washington_Watch_National_ID_Program_in_Deep_Trouble_as_Budget_Is_Cut_40_

12) Report on ‘the eCall Summit: Time for Deployment’

Link to article from ERTICO-ITS Europe:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/eu_news_report_on_the_ecall_summit_time_for_deployment.htm

TRANSIT

13) Massachusetts Offers First Set of Real-Time MBTA Transit Data to Developers

Link to story on WBUR Radio:

http://www.wbur.org/2009/11/14/mbta-real-time-data

Link to MassDOT Developers Page Beta:  http://www.eot.state.ma.us/developers/

14) New iPhone Apps Offer Help for MBTA Riders

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/11/new_iphone_apps.html

15) Chile’s Transport Ministry to Monitor Mass Transport with Intelligent Systems

Link to article on Business News Americas:

http://www.bnamericas.com/story.jsp?sector=5&noticia=497954&idioma=I&source

16) E-ticketing Soon on All Bangalore Buses

Link to article in The New Indian Express:

http://tinyurl.com/y8l2gvt

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

17) Downing Street Plan to Put Transport Info at Passengers’ Fingertips

Link to article in the Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/6560308/Downing-Street-plan-to-put-transport-information-at-passengers-fingertips.html

18) Dallas Cowboys Stadium Avoids Traffic Snarls with Camera System

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/733358

19) These Traffic Reporters do Their Work on the Fly

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-then15-2009nov15,0,7135240.story

VEHICLES

20) No Smart Plates for Gauteng for January 2010

Link to article on ITWeb:

http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28063:no-smart-plates-for-jan-2010&catid=160:it-in-government

21) Internet May Forever Change Your Car Radio

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091114/BUSINESS/711149942/1005

22) Volvo Safety, 2011 Style: It Brakes for Walkers

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/automobiles/15safety.html

23) BMW Traffic Management — Keep Those Ultimate Machines Driving

Link to article in Motor Trend:

http://blogs.motortrend.com/6606759/technology/bmw-traffic-management-keep-those-ultimate-machines-driving/index.html

News Releases

1) New Air Navigation Center Opens in Abu Dhabi

2) New Technology Allows Enforcement of Anti-Texting Legislation

3) ITS-NY is now on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

4) Massachusetts DOT Announces Creation of Cape Cod Canal Area Traffic Task Force

5) Mercedes-Benz USA and Hughes Telematics Launch New Telematics Service: mbrace

Upcoming Events

Intertraffic Amsterdam – March 23-26 – Amsterdam

http://www.amsterdam.intertraffic.com/nl/en/Pages/default.aspx

Today in Transportation History

1979 **30^th anniversary** – The first line of the Bucharest Metro opened.

http://www.metrorex.ro/

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Friday, November 13, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Airlines Fight for Safety-Upgrade Funds

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125807147909646329.html

Link to letter from US Airways CEO:

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196799&p=irol-newsArticle_print&ID=1354832&highlight

2) FAA Chief Say Controllers Were Too Slow in Alerting Military

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125812862524947187.html

Link to news release from the FAA:

http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=10923

BUSES

3) Pimp My Bus Ride

Link to article in Time:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1938660,00.html

Link to BusJunction: http://busjunction.com/

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Galileo ‘Pathfinders’ Take Shape

Link to BBC News story and video:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8351457.stm

Link to further information from the European Space Agency:

http://www.esa.int/esaNA/SEM1MURMD6E_galileo_0.html

5) Google Maps Navigation is Solid, but About that Voice

Link to column in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/1882911,ihnatko-google-maps-navigation-111309.article

Link to video with voice recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7WzO6cUFOw

MARITIME

6) Wave of Social Media Precedes World’s Largest Cruise Ship

Link to article in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/467/story/1330897.html

Link to further information on the Oasis of the Seas: http://oasisoftheseas.com/

7) Smarter than Average Buoy

Link to article in The Capital:

http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2009/11/12-44/Smarter-than-average-buoy.html

Link to Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System: http://www.buoybay.org/

8) Any Data Port in a Storm

Technology takes the guesswork out of sailing into stormy weather.

Link to column in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/13/AR2009111301374.html

ROADWAYS

9) Pay-per-Mile for Drivers Could be in UK in 2020

Link to article in The News:

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome/Pay-per-mile-for-drivers.5821940.jp

10) BMW Pushing for Smart Traffic Lights to Aid Fuel Efficiency

Link to article on The Car Connection:

http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1038317_bmw-pushing-for-smart-traffic-lights-to-aid-fuel-efficiency

Link to presentation from BMW:

http://www.bmwusanews.com/University/documents/BMW%20Group%20One%20Day%20University%20Dirk%20Kessler%20Nov%2010%202009%20final.pdf

11) I-40 Barstow Sign Gone for Good

North Carolina sign gave mileage to western end of interstate.

Link to article in the Star-News:

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20091112/ARTICLES/911129963

Link to photo of sign:

http://media.photobucket.com/image/i-40%20wilmington%20barstow%20sign/sw1067mk/01PS963/BarstowSign.jpg

TELEMATICS

12) Mercedes ‘mbraces’ Telematics

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/mercedes-mbrace-telematics/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Venezuelans Tweet Way Through Traffic in BlackBerry Revolution

Link to Bloomberg News article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=a5YA9bpzOrZQ

Link to Tráfico Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Trafico

News Releases

1) FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate Keynotes Random Hacks Of Kindness, Disaster Relief Codejam

2) AirIQ Announces Non-Binding Letter of Intent Relating to a Potential Sale of US Subsidiary, Boatracs

3) US and Europe Share Air Traffic Management Research

Upcoming Events

ITE 2010 Technical Conference and Exhibition – March 14-17 – Savannah, Georgia

http://www.ite.org/conference/

Friday Bonus

Thief steals truck…finds surpise in back.

http://www.thelocal.de/society/20091111-23203.html

Today in Transportation History

1959 **50^th anniversary** – The Narrows Bridge opened in Perth, Australia.

http://tinyurl.com/ycnjslc

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Thursday, November 12, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA Summit to Explore Transformational Changes in Transportation Funding System — December 13-15, 2009 in Washington, DC
If you are responsible for funding or operating surface transportation infrastructure at the state, regional, county or municipal level, we invite you to attend IBTTA’s Transportation Policy and Finance Summit and explore the transformational changes that must take place to create a sustainable and efficient transportation funding system. CFO Roundtable on December 13, 2009: This Summit will include a special CFO roundtable for chief financial officers from toll agencies, state departments of transportation, and individuals in similar positions to share knowledge and ideas, network, and learn from one another. For registration, hotel and travel information or to view the preliminary agenda, visit www.IBTTA.org.

AVIATION

1) Alaska Airport Environmental Impact Statement Draft a Mystery to Citizens’ Advisory Board

FAA says long-standing policy dictates who receives document.

Link to article in the Kodiak Daily Mirror:

http://www.kodiakdailymirror.com/?pid=19&id=8214

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

2) ‘Expert’: Maine Turnpike Tolls Advice is Nonsense

Link to article in the York County Coast Star:

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091112-NEWS-911120431

Link to editorial in Tollroadsnews:

http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/4441

Link to news release from the Maine Turnpike Authority:

http://www.maineturnpike.com/about/press_release.html?recordid=164

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) Potholes Take a Toll on Milwaukee Fire Department GPS Units

Link to article in the Journal Sentinel:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/69819627.html

OTHER

4) Publicly, a Whole New Lewdness

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/11/AR2009111127404.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) Jamaica National Works Agency to Launch Road Ed Campaign in Schools

Link to article in the Jamaica Observer:

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/westernnews/html/20091111T190000-0500_163593_OBS_NWA_TO_LAUNCH_ROAD_ED_CAMPAIGN.asp

ROADWAYS

6) Chicago to Use Technology to Remove Snow, Avoid Blowing Budget

Link to article in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/1881042,technology-snow-removal-budget-111209.article

7) New Web Site Launched to Track Wildlife Along Interstate 70 in Colorado

Link to AP article:

http://www.skyhidailynews.com/article/20091111/NEWS/911119998/1079&ParentProfile=1067

Link to site: http://www.I-70WildlifeWatch.org/

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Security Advisories Could Come to Facebook and Twitter

Link to story and video on WFTS-TV:

http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local/story/Security-advisories-could-come-to-Facebook-and/3QIhsXhTLk6zmeWMbxvynA.cspx

TRANSIT

9) Rail Company London Midland Rapped for Causing Chaos for Passengers

Company will have to spend millions on new information services.

Link to article in the Birmingham Mail:

http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2009/11/12/rail-company-london-midland-rapped-for-causing-chaos-for-passengers-97319-25146768/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Queensland Motorways Developing ‘Motorways that Think’

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/326016/queensland_motoways_developing_motorways_think

News Releases

1) BART Web Site Provides Real-Time Muni Metro Arrivals for Shared Stations

2) Denver RTD Adds Spanish Language Option to MyStop Automated Telephone System

3) Montego, Jamaica Welcomes New Traffic System

Solicitation

–  Request for Proposals – Michigan IntelliDrive Test Bed Operation and Maintenance – FHWA

http://www.its.dot.gov/intellidrive/meetings/michigan_intellidrive.htm

Upcoming Events

CeBIT 2010 – March 2-6 – Hannover, Germany

http://www.cebit.de/homepage_e

Today in Transportation History

1954 **55^th anniversary** – Ellis Island closed as a receiving station for immigrants entering the United States.

http://www.nps.gov/elis/historyculture/index.htm

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI’s TIC Platform: On Display at ITS Texas and ITS Australia

Whether you are looking to provide Interoperability between legacy systems, launch or upgrade a 511 Service, generate Traffic Flows & Predictive models, Traffic Alerts, Traffic Plans & Simulations, report on Work Zones & Road Conditions, run an automated Radio Traffic Advisory system, or produce Navigation Quality Data, TIC3 from GEWI is the solution.  And, TIC3, can be configured for Transit applications and Cameras.  TIC is a highly configurable commercial off the shelf (COTS) software platform proven in over 100 commercial and government projects operating worldwide.  COTS means TIC can be deployed more quickly and affordably than build-your-own solutions.   Learn more about TIC3 this week at ITS Texas in Galveston and later this month at ITS Australia.  GEWI will also be at Gulf Traffic in Dubai. To schedule a meeting at any of these conferences to discuss your requirements, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

With TIC3, the only limitation…is your imagination

AVIATION

1) FAA to Transition to Digital NOTAMs

Link to article on AviationNews.net:

http://www.aviationnews.net/?do=headline&news_ID=173457

2) Qantas Unveils Vision for ‘the Airport of the Future’

Link to article in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/travel/travel-news/qantas-unveils-vision-for-the-airport-of-the-future-20091111-i9hp.html

CAMERAS

3) Safety of Times at Red-Light Camera Intersections in Chicago Debated

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-crosswalk-timers-11nov11,0,2671028.story

OTHER

4) US Federal Judge Nixes License Plates with Cross, ‘I Believe’

Link to AP article:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-11-10-christian-license-plate_N.htm

ROADWAYS

5) Iowa DOT: THINKs Signs are Hazard

Link to article in the Creston News Advertiser:

http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2009/11/09/r_060y9vuzt7251_dqmmjjyw/index.xml

SPACE

6) US Space Command Defends Far Reaches of Cyberspace

Link to interview in Defense Systems:

http://defensesystems.com/Articles/2009/11/18/Interview-Kehler.aspx

TRANSIT

7) NJ Transit to Spend $6 Million on Diagnostic Maintenance Program

Link to article in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/mass_transit/NJ_Transit_to_spend_6M_on_diagnostic_maintenance_program.html

8) DC Metro Agrees to Allow Monitors on Live Tracks

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111018723.html

9) Duck and Cover at DC Metro

What does the transit agency have to hide?

Link to editorial in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111014398.html

10) Professors Go to Work on the Railroad

Lectures offered for Israeli commuters.

Link to article in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1257770035030&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

VEHICLES

11) IntelliDrive Program Blends Technology, Safety

Link to story on MSNBC:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33841568/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/

News Releases

1) Seoul’s Subway System to Deploy World’s First, Real-Time Mobile Wireless Video Surveillance Networked by Firetide

2) Western European Car Telematics Market Booms

3) Navteq Expands Real-Time Traffic Coverage in Canada

Upcoming Events

IT-TRANS 2010 – February 24-26 – Karlsruhe, Germany

http://www.it-trans.org/

Today in Transportation History

1934 **75^th anniversary** – The Zephyr, the first diesel-powered streamlined train in the US, made its first revenue run.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/streamliners/peopleevents/e_zephyr.html

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA Summit to Explore Transformational Changes in Transportation Funding System — December 13-15, 2009 in Washington, DC
If you are responsible for funding or operating surface transportation infrastructure at the state, regional, county or municipal level, we invite you to attend IBTTA’s Transportation Policy and Finance Summit and explore the transformational changes that must take place to create a sustainable and efficient transportation funding system. CFO Roundtable on December 13, 2009: This Summit will include a special CFO roundtable for chief financial officers from toll agencies, state departments of transportation, and individuals in similar positions to share knowledge and ideas, network, and learn from one another. For registration, hotel and travel information or to view the preliminary agenda, visit www.IBTTA.org.

AVIATION

1) Google’s Gift: Free Wireless Internet in 47 Airports

Link to CNNMoney article:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/10/technology/Google_free_wifi_airports/

Link to notice from Google:

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/wi-fi-wonderland-in-sky-and-on-ground.html

OTHER

2) Suit Against Wisconsin DOT for Selling Data Dismissed

Link to article in the Journal Sentinel:

http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/69627147.html

3) Rhode Island Governor Vetoes Bills to Limit Use of Tracking Devices

Veto message doesn’t address issue of data collected by electronic toll devices.

Link to article in The Providence Journal:

http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/11/carcieri-vetoes-bills-to-limit.html

Link to veto message:

http://www.projo.com/news/2009/pdf/veto_state_affairs.pdf

4) Wi-Fi for Travelers Becomes Web Marketing Lure

Link to AP article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/10/AR2009111009579.html

5) Transportation @ MIT Rethinks Everything

Link to article in ArchitectureBoston:

http://architectureboston.com/2009/11/09/transportation-mit-rethinks-everything/

Link to additional information on Transportation @ MIT:

http://transportation.mit.edu/

6) US DOT ITS Research Strategic Plan Update #3

Link to update:

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2009/row_stakeholders3.htm

Link to additional information: http://www.its.dot.gov/spg/index.htm

ROADWAYS

7) Newspaper Calls for More Warnings on Bay Bridge S-Curve Following Fatal Crash

Link to editorial in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/10/EDSB1AHHIF.DTL

TELEMATICS

8) Polish Association of Transport Telematics Holds Telematics Conference

Link to article from ERTICO-ITS Europe:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/its_news_pstt_holds_telematics_conference.htm

Link to PSTT: http://www.pstt.eu/

9) With Road Trains, Highways Become Public Transportation

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/with-road-trains-highways-become-public-transportation/

TRANSIT

10) Serious Safety Fears as Number of New York City Bus Drivers Caught Texting While Driving Rises by 60% this Year

Link to article in the Daily News:

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_bus_drivers_caught_texting_while_driving.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Clever Commute a Clever Idea for Easing Traffic Pains

Link to article on OhMyGov:

http://ohmygov.com/blogs/general_news/archive/2009/11/10/clever-commute-a-clever-idea-for-easing-traffic-pains.aspx

Link to Clever Commute: http://www.clevercommute.com/

VEHICLES

12) The Pikes Peak Audi TTS in Action

Link to article and video in The New York Times:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/video-of-the-pikes-peak-audi-tts-in-action

13) Connecting Cars to Avoid Speeding Tickets

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/connecting-cars-to-avoid-speeding-tickets

Link to further information on Coyote: http://www.coyotesystems.co.uk/

News Releases

1) Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network Launches First RDS-TMC Service in Mexico City

2) Ford Work Solutions and Sync Connectivity Systems Honored with CES Innovation Awards

Upcoming Events

Gulf Traffic – December 6-8 – Dubai

http://www.gulftraffic.com/

Today in Transportation History

1944 **65^th anniversary** – The USS Mount Hood exploded in Seeadler Harbor.  All aboard the ship, as well as others on nearby ships, were killed.

http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ships/logs/AE/ae11-Loss.html

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Monday, November 9, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Whether you are looking to provide Interoperability between legacy systems, launch or upgrade a 511 Service, generate Traffic Flows & Predictive models, Traffic Alerts, Traffic Plans & Simulations, report on Work Zones & Road Conditions, run an automated Radio Traffic Advisory system, or produce Navigation Quality Data, TIC3 from GEWI is the solution.  And, TIC3, can be configured for Transit applications and Cameras.  TIC is a highly configurable commercial off the shelf (COTS) software platform proven in over 100 commercial and government projects operating worldwide.  COTS means TIC can be deployed more quickly and affordably than build-your-own solutions.   Learn more about TIC3 this week at ITS Texas in Galveston and later this month at ITS Australia.  GEWI will also be at Gulf Traffic in Dubai. To schedule a meeting at any of these conferences to discuss your requirements, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

With TIC3, the only limitation…is your imagination.

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

1) End of E-tolling Guarantees More Sydney Congestions

Link to article on iTWire:

http://www.itwire.com/content/view/29189/53/

OTHER

2) California Department of Transportation Offers Apology to San Diego Minutemen

Link to story on KGTV-TV:

http://www.10news.com/news/21536039/detail.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

3) Michigan Bill Pushes ‘Green’ Lessons for New Drivers

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/article/20091109/METRO05/911090319/1409/METRO/Bill-pushes–green–lessons-for-new-drivers

ROADWAYS

4) Visitors to Indianapolis to Get Better Signs for Super Bowl

Link to article in The Indianapolis Star:

http://www.indystar.com/article/20091109/BUSINESS/91109020/1003/Super+Bowl+signs+to+highlight+Meridian+St

SAFETY / SECURITY

5) NASA Scientists Demonstrate Cell Phones as Mobile Chemical Sensors

Link to article on the Homeland Security Newswire:

http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/day-americans-serving-mobile-chemicals-sensors

TELEMATICS

6) Spy-in-the-Cab Could Improve Teenage Driving

Link to article in New Scientist:

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20427335.100-spyinthecab-could-improve-teenage-driving.html

TRANSIT

7) iPhone App has Public Transit Down ‘To-A-T’

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2009/11/09/iphone_app_has_public_transit_down_to_a_t/

8) No Mobile TV on Korean Trains, Subways?

Link to article in The Korea Times:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2009/11/123_55108.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) ‘Smart’ Network of Roads Could Create Safer Louisiana Highways

Link to article in The Times-Picayune:

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/11/post_59.html

10) Amscreen Links Up with TomTom for Traffic News

Updates will be provided on digital screens in convenience stores in UK.

Link to article in Media Week:

http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/News/MostEmailed/965044/Amscreen-links-TomTom-traffic-news/

11) Latest Issue of Florida DOT’s ITS Newsletter, SunGuide Disseminator

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/Newsletters/2009/2009-011-Nov.pdf

News Releases

1) New York City Subway Maps in Your Pocket with Google Maps for Mobile

2) FCC to Convene Staff Workshop Addressing Distracted Driving on November 20, 2009

Job Postings

–  Public and Community Relations Specialist – Charlotte Area Transit System – Charlotte, North Carolina

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=10601

–  Public Relations Officer – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority – Washington, DC

http://www.transittalent.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=10498

Upcoming Events

Parking Industry Exhibition – March 7-10 – Rosemont, Illinois

http://www.parkingtoday.com/pie/

Today in Transportation History

1979 **30^th anniversary** – A mistake by a NORAD technician leads to a false alarm about a Soviet missile attack.

http://archives.cbc.ca/war_conflict/defence/clips/10483/

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Friday, November 6, 2009 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI’s TIC Platform:  Now Transit and Camera Compatible

TIC3, the latest generation of GEWI’s Transportation software platform can now be configured for Transit applications and features new Camera capabilities.   Learn more about TIC3 at upcoming ITS Conferences including ITS Texas, ITS Australia and Gulf Traffic in Dubai.  TIC is a highly configurable commercial off the shelf software platform proven in over 100 commercial and government projects operating worldwide.  COTS means TIC can be deployed more quickly and affordably than build-your-own solutions.   With TIC, the only limitation…is your imagination.  To discuss your project requirements, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

OTHER

1) New Taxi Drivers in Australia Must Pass English Test

Link to Australian Broadcasting Corp. story:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/11/06/2735475.htm

Link to news release from the Australian Minister for Infrastructure, Transport,

Regional Development and Local Government:

http://www.minister.infrastructure.gov.au/aa/releases/2009/november/aa477_2009.htm

RAILROADS

2) California Rail Board Picks PR Firm After Rebidding

Link to article in The Sacramento Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/capitolandcalifornia/story/2309391.html

ROADWAYS

3) California Fog Pilot Program Will Warn Drivers

Link to article in The Fresno Bee:

http://www.fresnobee.com/local/story/1700740.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

4) US Builds Largest Biometric Database

Link to article in Aviation Week:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/SCAN110509.xml&headline=U.S.%20Builds%20Largest%20Biometric%20Database&channel=defense

TELEMATICS

5) Telematics Platform Implements Firmware Applications from Service Providers

Link to article in EE Times Europe:

http://eetimes.eu/germany/221600575

TRANSIT

6) New York City Bus, Subway Info May Soon be on 311

Link to article in amNew York:

http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/bus-subway-info-may-soon-be-on-311-1.1569660

7) Bus Rapid Transit Helps Reduce Accident Rate in Pune, India

Link to Press Trust of India article:

http://www.ptinews.com/news/364253_BRT-helps-reduce-accident-rate-in-Pune

8) Walk Score Adds Public Transit Information to Its Data Mix

Link to column in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/ontheblock/detail?&entry_id=50972

Link to Walk Score http://www.walkscore.com/

9) Transcript from Massachusetts DOT Developers Webcast Available

Link to article on The Transit Wire:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2009/11/06/transcript-from-massdot-developers-webcast-available/

Link to presentation:

http://www.slideshare.net/massdotdev/massdot-developers-oreilly-media-webcast-presentation

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) Control Restored to Montgomery County, Maryland Traffic Signals

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/05/AR2009110502344.html

11) Viajeo Demo Cities Kick Off

Project will implement an open platform to collect and process traffic data and provide traffic information.

Link to article from ERTICO-ITS Europe:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/project_news_viajeo_demo_cities_kick_off.htm

VEHICLES

12) Cars are Approaching ‘Auto’ Pilot Mode

Link to story on MSNBC:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33591971/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/

News Releases

1) ITIS Launch Trafficscience with PROGOROD in Russia

2) Announcing the New and Improved FHWA Freight Web Site

Upcoming Events

Center for Transportation Studies 13^th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium – December 4 – Minneapolis

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Events/FLOGSymposium/index.html

Friday Bonus

I wonder if Yogi and Boo-Boo were part of this survey.

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2009-10-27-yosemite-bears-minivans_N.htm

Today in Transportation History

1959 **50^th anniversary** The 41 Drive-In in Chattanooga, Tennessee closed to make way for an interchange on I-75.

http://cinematreasures.org/theater/25482/

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