TransportGooru

To say the least, it is very inspiring .  Watching this I came to a conclusion – you don’t really need millions of dollars and big name community leaders to change some of our trouble communities and rid them of crime while trying to keep the young men from straying away from schools.

Oh, here are some requirements for you to be a member of Scrapertown:

• Be a resident of Oakland, CA.
• Be at least 7 y/o or older.
• Retain A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA),
• Create your own Scraper Bike (It Has To Be Amazing, Or Else You Can’t Ride.)

Here are some other requirements as outlined by the ruler of Scrapertown, Mr. Scraper Bike King:  “A single-file line when riding. After 10 rides The Scraper Bike King and his Captains will decide if your bike is up to standards and if you can follow simple guidelines. After your evaluation we will consider you a member and honor you with an Original Scraper Bike Team Shirt. Only worn when Mobbin’ Stay posted to our website for all upcoming Scraper Bike Rides…”

Awesome .

Related articles

• Friday Fun: Scrapertown (thecityfix.com)
• Scraper Bike Team of Oakland documentary (boingboing.net)
• The First Annual Youth Bike Summit (streetfilms.org)

Monday, January 31, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Hologram Welcomes Manchester Airport Passengers

Link to BBC News story and video:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-12310095

2) Money at Center of American Airlines’ Battle with Online Ticket Sellers

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0130-airfare-feud-20110130,0,6952497.story

CAMERAS

3) Victoria Police Minister Vows to Lift Secrecy on Speed Camera Network

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/culture-of-secrecy-gets-the-boot/story-fn6bfkm6-1225997075184

4) Costa Rica Traffic Cameras May be Used to Control Bus Schedules

Link to article on Insidecostarica:

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/january/29/costarica11012901.htm

5) New Speed Camera System on London Road is ‘UK First’

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12315512

Link to news release from Transport for London:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/metro/18017.aspx

MARITIME

6) Liquid Radio

America’s navy is developing an antenna made of seawater.

Link to article in The Economist:

http://www.economist.com/node/18007506

OTHER

7) TV in Ohio DOT Headquarters Cafeteria Changed from CNN to Fox News Under New Administration

Link to column in the Plain Dealer:

http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2011/01/10_drop_out_of_cleveland_polic.html (scroll down for story)

ROADWAYS

8) Click to Share a Ride and Toll on 520 Bridge in Washington State

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2014060417_eslugging28m.html

9) Lack of Traffic Signs Causing Accidents in Islamabad

Link to Associated Press of Pakistan article:

http://app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=129207&Itemid=2

10) Firm to Catalog Billboards Throughout Illinois

Link to article in The State Journal-Register:

http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1868082715/Firm-to-catalog-billboards-throughout-Illinois

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) US Eyeing a Global ‘Trusted Shipper’ Program

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gE_oN1UwSAYOB-JoKiutUpnGzgpA?docId=387c9870848f4badb76e359cfd0035b6

12) Twitter, Facebook are Part of New US Terror Alert System

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2011/01/28/dhs-to-use-twitter-facebook-in-new-terror-alert-system.aspx

Link to National Terrorism Advisory System Twitter page:http://twitter.com/NTASAlerts

13) NTSB: Accidents Show Need for New Safety Culture Perspective

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/News/Story/2011/01/Hersman-discusses-transportation-industry-s-future-at-TRB-conference.aspx

14) Most North Carolina Texting Tickets Given to Drivers Over 25

Link to AP article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-28/most-nc-texting-charges-come-from-drivers-over-25.html

TELEMATICS

15) Articles on CNET UK’s Crave

–  GPS Telematics Boxes Provide Cheaper Insurance for Young Drivers

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/cartech/gps-telematics-boxes-provide-cheaper-insurance-for-young-drivers-50002428/

–  DriveCam In-Car Surveillance Cameras Spy on Reckless Teenage Drivers

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/cartech/drivecam-in-car-surveillance-cameras-spy-on-reckless-teenage-drivers-50002439/

–  Mini Coyote V2 Helps You Avoid Speeding Fines

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/cartech/mini-coyote-v2-helps-you-avoid-speeding-fines-50002425/

16) Telematics May Soon be Coming to Your Farm

Link to article in Farm & Ranch Guide:

http://www.farmandranchguide.com/news/agri-tech/agri-tech-news-telematics-may-soon-be-coming-to-your/article_0d9e62b4-2c89-11e0-a096-001cc4c002e0.html

TRANSIT

17) Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Apologizes for Storm Glitches on T

Problems with agency’s Web site caused communication delays.

Link to AP article:

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20110128transport_chief_cites_confluence_causing_delays

18) Toronto Transit Commission to Passengers: Don’t Snap Pictures of Texting Drivers

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/929736–ttc-to-passengers-don-t-take-pictures-of-drivers

19) Reliability of FTA’s Rail Accident Database

Link to report from the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-11-217R

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

20) NICTA and New South Wales RTA Road Test Innovative Traffic Incident Management System

Link to article on ZDNet Australia

http://www.zdnet.com.au/nicta-rta-continue-traffic-tech-team-up-339308879.htm

Link to news release from NICTA:

http://www.nicta.com.au/news/current/nicta_and_rta_road_test_innovative_traffic_incident_management_system

21) Planners’ Vision for Traffic During Super Bowl Week: Avoid Dreaded Delay Penalty

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/super-bowl/local/20110128-planners-vision-for-traffic-during-super-bowl-week-avoid-dreaded-delay-penalty.ece

22) 1330 Travel Information Call Service Still Soaring in Popularity in South Korea

Link to article in The Korea Herald:

http://www.koreaherald.com/lifestyle/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20110130000293

23) Columbia County, Georgia Drivers to Get Up-to-the-Minute Traffic Information

Link to story and video on WJBF-TV:

http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2011/jan/29/columbia-county-working-use-broadband-bring-minute-ar-1398543/

VEHICLES

24) BMW Cars Get Real-Time Traffic Information

Link to article on autoevolution:

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-cars-get-real-time-traffic-information-30461.html

25) iCar App Turns an iPhone Into a Car Accident Black Box

Link to article on Gizmag:

http://www.gizmag.com/icar-black-box-app-for-iphone/17724

News Releases

1) Passenger Tracking by SITA and Bluelon to Revolutionize Services at Airports

2) OnStar Signs More than 1,600 Retail Locations

3) Follow Overland Park, Kansas Snow Crews Progress Live

4) Metropolitan Transportation Commission Seeks Community-Based Organizations to Assist with Outreach

Upcoming Events

Webinar: ‘We’re Not in Kansas Anymore’ – How Opticom Central Management Software has Revolutionized Traffic Signal Priority Control for Olathe, Kansas – February 1

http://www.gtt.com/ (scroll down)

Today in Transportation History

1961 **50^th anniversary** Ham, a chimpanzee, was launched into space on a Project Mercury mission.  During the sub-orbital flight he performed simple, timed tasks.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,872134,00.html

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This is a must attend event for those interested/involved in public transit policy!  Here’s a great opportunity to expand your professional network and hear from industry experts on a variety of public transportation hot topics.

Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT) members are being offered a 50% discount on conference registration.  To take advantage, when you register, be sure to use the discount code “YPT”.

What: Making Connections is a day-long conference for public transportation professionals to strengthen the national dialogue on public transit advocacy, policy and workforce development.

When and Where: Thursday, March 17, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel Washington DC/Silver Spring (Metro-accessible).

For full details, visit the conference registration website at http://mc2011.eventbrite.com or see the attached informational flyer.  The conference host is also seeking a small number of volunteers (in particular, students, but all inquiries are welcome) to help staff the event in return for free registration.  Contact event organizer and YPT member Aimee Custis at acustis@transportcenter.org for more information.

General flyer – National Transit ConferenceDownload flyer – National Transit Conference

Friday, January 21, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Join ITS America Webinar Series on GEWI’s Traffic Technology Tour, Jan. 28 @ 1pm EST

The 2011 ITS America Webinar Series continues Friday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. EST with a presentation by GEWI on the highlights of its North America Traffic Technology Tour. The session will address location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems and connected vehicles/IntelliDrive, and real time data for traffic navigation systems. To register for the Jan. 28th session, click here.  GEWI is the developer of TIC, used in over 125 projects around the world to process traffic data for both public and private sector clients.  For more information on GEWI or the Traffic Technologies Webinar, contact Jim O’Neill atjim.oneill@gewi.com.

AVIATION

1) O’Hare Airport to Feature Ads in Bathroom Mirrors

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-01-20/business/ct-biz-0121-bathroom-ads-20110120_1_mirror-bathroom-airports

Link to news release from Clear Channel Airports:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110120005409/en/Clear-Channel-Airports-Reflects-Marketers%E2%80%99-Messages-Digital

CAMERAS

2) Vehicle Cameras Improve Safety for Teen Drivers

Link to article in The Kansas City Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/01/20/2598705/insurers-video-cameras-in-vehicles.html

MARITIME

3) Pentagon Approves Navy Plan to Develop Shipboard Network

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110119_7046.php

Link to further information from Northrop Grumman:

http://www.is.northropgrumman.com/CANES/index.html

Link to further information from Lockheed Martin:

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ms2/features/CANES.html

OTHER

4) Articles from CTS Research E-News

–  Cell Phones Used to Receive Traffic Safety Messages

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchENews/2011/01/index.html#cellphones

–  Camera Networks for Security and Traffic Applications

http://www.cts.umn.edu/Publications/ResearchENews/2011/01/index.html#cameranetworks

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) New Video Helps Drive Message to Port Truckers

Link to blog and video from the Environmental Defense Fund:

http://blogs.edf.org/texascleanairmatters/2011/01/21/new-video-helps-drives-message-to-port-truckers/

RAILROADS

6) Control System Fails for Japan’s Bullet Trains

Link to article in The Yomiuri Shimbun:

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/T110118004455.htm

Link to statement from JR East:

http://www.jreast.co.jp/apology/20110117_shinkansen.html (in Japanese)

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Man on Trial for Refusing to Show ID to TSA Agents

Link to story and video on KOMO-TV:

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/114346549.html

8) Technology Will Eliminate Intrusive Airport Security Searches, Says IATA Boss

Link to CP article:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/breakingnews/governments-need-united-approach-to-improve-security-iata-boss-says-114292739.html

Link to article in Airlines International:

http://www.iata.org/pressroom/airlines-international/december-2010/Pages/security.aspx

9) A Short-Circuit to Distracted Driving

Cell carriers are exploring technology aimed at reducing distractions by temporarily interrupting service.

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/technology/21distracted.html

10) Keeping Your Hands on the Wheel, Off the Keyboard

Link to article and video in The Miami Herald:

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/17/2020240/keeping-your-hands-on-the-wheel.html

TELEMATICS

11) Green Telematics: The Eco-driving Opportunity

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/industry-insight/green-telematics-eco-driving-opportunity

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Social Networking Sites to Keep Tab on Indian Highways’ Condition

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Social-networking-sites-to-keep-tab-on-highways-condition/articleshow/7329249.cms

Link to news release from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:

http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=69202

VEHICLES

13) Car Shoppers Want Wi-Fi Connection

Link to blog on MoneyWatch:

http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/cars-money/auto-technology-car-shoppers-want-wifi-connection/2178/

14) SARTRE Vehicle Platooning Project Carries Out First Successful Test

Link to article in Traffic Technology International:

http://www.traffictechnologytoday.com/news.php?NewsID=27238

News Releases

1) Gatwick Airport’s Innovative Use of Social Media Wins Award

2) TV Program Examine US Military’s Transportation Command’s Mission

3) Nebraska’s DMV Online Service Use Increases in 2010

Upcoming Events

ASME/ASCE/IEEE 2011 Joint Rail Conference – March 16-18 – Pueblo, Colorado

http://www.asmeconferences.org/JRC2011/

Friday Bonus

Anyone can look at a New York City subway map, but how many can play one?

http://blog.chenalexander.com/2011/conductor-in-progress-video/

Today in Transportation History

1911 **100^th anniversary** The first Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo was held.

http://www.acm.mc/index2.html

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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ITS America seeking session topics and tech demos for the 18^th World Congress on ITS

Have an idea for a session or want to showcase your latest technology solution at the upcoming World Congress on ITS?  Time is running out to help shape this year’s program covering the latest technology innovations, policy issues and transportation research.  More than 10,000 industry leaders, policymakers and practitioners from across the globe will convene in Orlando, Fla., from Oct. 16-20, 2011, for the 18th World Congress and ITS America Annual Meeting.  To submit a session proposal, please e-mail a title and brief paragraph description as well as proposed speakers or moderators to Nicole Oliphant at noliphant@itsa.org.  To participate in our Technology Showcase — the biggest and most innovative test site for advanced transportation technologies – please e-mail Dan Hering for an application form at dhering@itsa.org. Applications can be submitted no later than Feb. 1.  For more information, visit the World Congress website at www.itsworldcongress.org.

AVIATION

1) Technologies Aid Dulles International Airport Air Traffic Controllers

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/Photo-Of-The-Week-Jan-18.html

2) Jet2 Turns Off Twitter Account, Highlights Reality of Social Media

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2011/01/20/news/jet2-turns-off-twitter-account-highlights-reality-of-social-media

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) Utah DOT Aims to Increase Express Lane Revenue

Link to article in the Standard-Examiner:

http://www.standard.net/topics/traffic/2011/01/19/udot-aims-increase-express-lane-revenue

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) European Commission: Complete Galileo

Link to article in Aviation Week:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=space&id=news/asd/2011/01/20/02.xml&headline=European%20Commission:%20Complete%20Galileo

MARITIME

5) Port of Terrebonne, Louisiana to Begin Tracking Vessels

Link to article in the Daily Comet:

http://www.dailycomet.com/article/20110119/ARTICLES/110119356/1212?Title=Port-of-Terrebonne-to-begin-tracking-vessels

PEDESTRIANS

6) Portable Devices Linked to US Pedestrian Death Spike

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i9SRBTxOgwjWw-MR7GFnxE5FKmtg?docId=CNG.92aeb8bdb61f21b28082d7f915770a08.d31

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Highway Officials Take Road Needs to Social Media

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/highway-officials-take-road-needs-social-media

Link to news release from AASHTO:

http://news.transportation.org/press_release.aspx?Action=ViewNews&NewsID=358

8) Minnesota DOT Holds Public Hearing via the Internet

Link to story and video on KEYC-TV:

http://www.keyc.com/node/46291

9) Government Execs Discuss Strategies for Updating Social Media Accounts

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/e-government/Government-Strategies-Social-Media-Accounts.html

RAILROADS

10) Amtrak E-mail Misuse Alleged in IG Scandal

Link to article in the National Journal:

http://www.nationaljournal.com/amtrak-e-mail-misuse-alleged-in-ig-scandal-20110120

ROADWAYS

11) Georgia DOT Says It is Committed to Learning from Storm Mistakes

Enhancing coordination with local jurisdictions one area being looked at.

Link to article in the Gwinnett Daily Post:

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/localnews/headlines/DOT_says_it_is_committed_to_learning_from_storm_mistakes_114251269.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) FEMA Chief Taps Social Media’s Potential for Aiding Disaster Response

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20110119_8035.php

13) T-Mobile Launches Child Tracking and App that Blocks Text-While-Driving

Link to article on GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/T-Mobile-Launches-Child-Tracking-and-App-that-Blocks-Text-while-driving_a2745.html

TRANSIT

14) Seattle Transit Agency in Federal Court, Accused of Censorship

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE70I7T520110119

15) Sochi, Russia Transport Workers Prepare to Greet Visitors in English in Preparation for Winter Olympics

Link to Itar-Tass article:

http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=15872438&PageNum=0

16) St. Albert Transit Riders Look to the Sky for the Next Bus

Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Albert+Transit+riders+look+next/4100486/story.html

17) An Animated Map of Auckland’s Public Transport Network

Link to article and video on Sciblogs:

http://sciblogs.co.nz/seeing-data/2011/01/20/an-animated-map-of-aucklands-public-transport-network/

VEHICLES

18) GM Daewoo to Change Name, Sell Under Chevy Brand

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/GM-Daewoo-to-change-name-sell-apf-1876407879.html?x=0&.v=1

News Releases

1) GEWI Powers the TMC Traffic Service for M3Asia’s Latest Papago! Navigation Software – Reality 7

2) TTI Releases Urban Mobility Report – Economic Recovery Bringing Renewed Congestion Growth

3) Federal Railroad Administration Issues Guidance for Improving Safety at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings and Preventing Railroad Trespassing

4) See More Views with the New Google Maps Widget

5) Raytheon to Open GIS Collaboration Center in Southern California

6) US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Distracted Driving

Upcoming Events

Mid-America Trucking Show – March 31-April 2 – Louisville, Kentucky

http://truckingshow.com/

Today in Transportation History

1811 **200^th anniversary** Samuel Keefer, first chief engineer of the Board of Public Works of the Province of Canada and builder of the country’s first suspension bridge and railway tunnel, was born in Thorold, Ontario.

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0004249

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Join ITS America Webinar Series on GEWI’s Traffic Technology Tour, Jan. 28 @ 1pm EST

The 2011 ITS America Webinar Series continues Friday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. EST with a presentation by GEWI on the highlights of its North America Traffic Technology Tour. The session will address location referencing and harmonization, data exchange between systems and connected vehicles/IntelliDrive, and real time data for traffic navigation systems. To register for the Jan. 28th session, click here.  For more information contact Charlie Tennyson at ctennyson@itsa.org or Jim O’Neill at jim.oneill@gewi.com

GPS / NAVIGATION

1) New York City Lawmakers Make Push for GPS Street Cleaning

Supporters say proposal would allow residents to see when sweepers have passed their streets so they can park.

Link to story and video on NY1 News:

http://www.ny1.com/content/news_beats/politics/132418/city-lawmakers-make-push-for-gps-street-cleaning/

OTHER

2) Pay as You Drive

Link to commentary in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/922348–pay-as-you-drive#article

SAFETY / SECURITY

3) Man Arrested for Taking Suspicious Pictures of Miami International Airport

Link to story on WTVJ-TV:

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local-beat/Man-Arrested-for-Taking-Pics-of-Miami-International-Airport-114173374.html

TELEMATICS

4) OnStar’s New Leaders Should Try a New Approach

Link to column on CNBC:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/41155941

TRANSIT

5) Buses Using Virtual World to Navigate

Link to article in the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/114181419.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

6) UK Government Planning £3 Billion Traffic and Parking Management Systems

Link to article in Computerworld UK:

http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/public-sector/3257339/government-planning-3bn-traffic-management-system/

7) Technology to Enhance Taiwan Traffic Control During Lunar New Year Holiday

Link to article on Focus Taiwan:

http://focustaiwan.tw/ShowNews/WebNews_Detail.aspx?ID=201101190027&Type=aLIV

VEHICLES

8) Audi Launches Urban Intelligent Assist Project

Link to article on autoevolution:

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-launches-urban-intelligent-assist-project-29849.html

Link to news release from Audi:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/audi-researchers-at-four-us-universities-begin-work-on-solutions-to-urban-mobility-challenges-114141239.html

9) Volvo ‘Platoon’ Road Trains Let You Nap While Driving at 70 MPH

Link to article and video on CNET UK:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/cartech/volvo-platoon-road-trains-let-you-nap-while-driving-at-70mph-50002259/

Link to additional information on SARTRE Project:

http://www.sartre-project.eu/en/Sidor/default.aspx

10) Car Theft by Antenna

Researchers beat automatic locking and ignition systems.

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/27037/page1/?a=f

News Releases

1) Virginia Tech’s U Car Share Introduces Cutting-Edge Car-Sharing Technology

2) GE Transportation and Tessco Form Long-Term Partnership to Co-develop and Produce Positive Train Control Solutions

3) Suppliers Rushing to Launch Smart Phone Telematics Applications for Vehicles

4) GM Establishes Global Chief Technology Officer

5) Magazine for Hyderabad Police, The Hyderabad Protector, Launched

6) TRB’s Annual Meeting to Highlight Transportation, Livability, and Economic Development, January 23-27 in Washington, DC

Solicitation

–  Request for Proposals – Computerized Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System – North Central Texas Council of Governments

http://www.nctcog.org/trans/admin/rfp/

Upcoming Events

Maritime Vietnam – March 9-11 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

http://maritimeshows.com/vietnam2011/

Today in Transportation History

1961 **50^th anniversary** An Aeronaves de México flight, taking off from New York International Airport, crashed after an aborted takeoff.  Four people were killed.

http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19610119-0

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Discuss Federal Legislative Initiatives at IBTTA Legislative Conference – March 7-8, Washington, DC

The interest in new business approaches from all-electronic tolling to distance-based road charging will require new relationships and collaboration as well as new legislative and regulatory support.  Attend IBTTA’s Legislative Conference to better understand and influence federal and state policymaking.  Delegates will have the opportunity to visit with members of Congress during a reception at the U.S. Capitol.  Visit www.IBTTA.org to view the preliminary agenda, register, and learn about sponsorship opportunities. To view IBTTA’s entire 2011 Education Series, click here.

AVIATION

1) Philippines Senate Leader Wants Air Traffic Modernization Deal Probed

Link to article in the People’s Journal:

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/national/26553-jinggoy-wants-air-traffic-modernization-deal-probed.html

2) Electronic Devices: Interfering with Flight?

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/business/18devices.html

3) Digital Directions

New York airports achieve customer satisfaction and return on investment through digital signage and self-service welcome centers.

Link to article in Passenger Terminal World:

http://www.parabit.com/filestorage/product_document/Parabit-Article-Annual-Showcase-2011.pdf

CAMERAS

4) Traffic Cameras Help Fargo, North Dakota Street Crews

Link to story and video on KVLY-TV:

http://www.valleynewslive.com/Global/story.asp?S=13857605

CARTOGRAPHY

5) China Launches Its Online Mapping Service

Link to Xinhua article:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2011-01/18/content_11876069.htm

Link to Map World: http://www.tianditu.cn

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

6) Will Electronic Toll Systems Become Terrorist Targets?

Link to article in Network World:

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/011811-blackhat-electronic-tolls.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

7) Europe Defends ‘Stupid’ Galileo Satellite

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghkl9KWaDuvfhahkv5ugVACFpZMg?docId=CNG.90d48f3f7f6373f113594eccca64a80e.c41

8) The Route Out of Traffic Hell

A review of the TomTom Go Live 1000.

Link to review in the Irish Independent:

http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/digital-life-the-route-out-of-traffic-hell-2499947.html

OTHER

9) How London Leads the Way in Techno Wizardry

Link to article in the London Evening Standard:

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23915041-how-london-leads-the-way-in-techno-wizardry.do

10) Twitter, Facebook, Police Media and Crowdsourced Mapping During Australia’s Flood Crisis – A First Pass Overview

Link to article on StreetCorner:

http://www.streetcorner.com.au/news/showPost.cfm?bid=20421

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Montana DOT Ad Raises Question: Can You be Charged with DUI on a Horse?

Link to article and video in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/01/montana-ad-raises-key-issue-can-you-be-charged-with-dui-on-a-horse/1

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Toll Tickets Seem a Likely Target for Distracted-Driving Campaigners

Link to blog on TOLLROADSnews:

http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/5087

SPACE

13) Advertising Could Pay for a Mission to Mars, Scientist Says

Link to story on Fox News:

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/01/17/advertising-pay-mission-mars-scientist-says/

Link to article in the Journal of Cosmology:

http://journalofcosmology.com/Mars110.html

TRANSIT

14) Montana’s Mountain Line Sets Records, Wants High-Tech Upgrades for Missoula Buses

Link to article in the Missoulian:

http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_1aea24a2-21fe-11e0-b815-001cc4c002e0.html

15) Bulgaria Aims to Introduce E-ticketing Systems Across All Public Transport Modes

Link to article on Balkans.com:

http://www.balkans.com/open-news.php?uniquenumber=89646

16) Study: Transit Drivers Involved in Collisions Twice as Likely to Use Phone While Driving

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/News/Story/2011/01/Study-Transit-drivers-involved-in-collisions-twice-as-likely-to-use-phone-while-driving.aspx

17) Transit Agencies Cultivate Customer Base to Grow Rail Ridership

Link to article in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/Article/Story/2011/01/Transit-Agencies-Cultivate-Customer-Base-to-Grow-Rail-Ridership.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

18) Chicago’s Bus Tracker: Taking the Guesswork Out of Waiting for the Bus

Link to video on Streetfilms:

http://www.streetfilms.org/chicagos-bus-tracker-taking-the-guesswork-out-of-waiting-for-the-bus/

19) Online Traffic Busters to Navigate Jakarta’s Streets

Link to article in the Jakarta Globe:

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/online-traffic-busters-to-navigate-jakartas-streets/417686

20) Latest Issue of CONDUITS Newsletter Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.conduits.eu/Documents/CONDUITS%20Newsletter%203.pdf

News Releases

1) TrafficTalk Reinvents CB Radio with Free Crowdsourced Traffic Information Service – Drivers to Help Other Drivers Avoid Traffic Jams

2) North Carolina DOT Now Accepting Applications for Public Transportation Advanced Technology Grant

3) Two Berkeley Transportation Groups Form New Technology-Focused Research Grant Center

4) Morpace Connected Car Study: The Convergence of Digital Lifestyles and Automotive Needs

5) Air Transport World Names Alaska Airlines 2011 Airline Technology Leadership Award Winner

6) Linda Marshall Named President of OnStar

Upcoming Events

GIS for Transportation Symposium – March 27-30 – Hershey, Pennsylvania

http://www.transportation.org/meetings/315.aspx

Today in Transportation History

1911 **100^th anniversary** In San Francisco Bay Eugene Ely made the first landing by an aircraft on a ship.

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/ev-1910s/ev-1911/ely-pa.htm

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This is a good opportunity for students/emerging professionals who are interested in these issues.  See http://ecpaplanning.org/2011/01/ecpa-call-for-essays-from-emergin-professionals/ for full details.

Thursday, January 13, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Airline Call Centers Handled Latest Storm Better

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Airline-call-centers-handled-apf-3089913423.html?x=0&.v=5

2) Ash Cloud Studies Yield Suggestions

Better communication among aviation stakeholders among recommendations.

Link to article in Aviation Week:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=comm&id=news/avd/2011/01/12/10.xml&headline=Ash%20Cloud%20Studies%20Yield%20Suggestions

3) Technology-Enabled Game-Changing Airline Business Models

Link to article in Airline Leader:

http://www.airlineleader.com/_webapp_1098704/Technology-enabled_game-changing_airline_business_models

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Latest Issue of Tolltrans Online

Link to magazine:

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/43b6a86c#/43b6a86c/1

MARITIME

5) Vessel Traffic Management Information System Installed in Gibraltar

Link to article in Panorama:

http://www.panorama.gi/localnews/headlines.php?action=view_article&article=6923&offset=0

OTHER

6) Pilot Program Uses App to Help Students Commute to College

Link to article in Cork Student News:

http://www.corkstudentnews.com/news/kinsale-hi-tech-company-to-pilot-iphone-app-in-ucc-20261

Link to additional information from Avego:

http://www.avego.com/st/ucc.php

ROADWAYS

7) Senator Franken to Feds: Want New Road Signs? Help Pay for ’em

Link to article on MinnPost:

http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2011/01/13/24817/franken_to_feds_want_new_road_signs_help_pay_for_em

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Judge Says US Government Need Not Disclose Air Traveler Security Images

Link to story on CNN:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/12/airport.scanner.images/

9) Auto Execs Predict Fed Guidelines on Distraction

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/article/20110112/AUTO04/101120412/1148/auto01/Auto-execs-predict-fed-guidelines-on-distraction

10) A Guide to Emergency Response Planning at State Transportation Agencies

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/A_Guide_to_Emergency_Response_Planning_at_State_Tr_164691.aspx

TRANSIT

11) Statewide Rural Transit ITS Procurements: Establishing a Foundation for Success

Link to article in Community Transportation:

http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/articlefiles/DigitalCT_Winter_11_Implementing_Coordinated_Options.pdf (scroll down for article)

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

12) Dancing Traffic Enforcers to be Deployed in General Santos City, Philippines

Enforcers to receiving weekly dance instruction.

Link to Philippine Information Agency article:

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=11261

Video of dancing traffic enforcer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyraw2QfLGQ

13) More to be Done on Cutting-Edge Traffic Management Tech in India

Link to article on Livemint:

http://www.livemint.com/2011/01/13103447/More-to-be-done-on-cuttingedg.html

VEHICLES

14) Ford Tries to Relieve Range Anxiety for Electric Car Owners

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/12/ford-attempts-to-relieve-range-anxiety-for-electric-car-owners

15) Ford Vows to be Auto Industry’s In-Car Tech Leader

Link to article in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011101120434

News Releases

1) Esri’s Transportation GIS Trends Fall 2010 Newsletter Online

2) King County Metro Web Site Now Features Transit Performance Reporting

3) American Airlines Selects ITA Software for Next Generation Availability Engine

Upcoming Events

Routes Americas 2011 – February 13-15 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

http://www.routesonline.com/events/127/routes-americas-2011/

Today in Transportation History

1840 The steamboat Lexington caught fire while sailing on Long Island Sound.  All but four of those onboard died.

http://www.pcgs.com/articles/article101.chtml

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