Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Register Today! Early Bird Discount Ends August 22, 2010

Come to San Diego, September 12-15, 2010, for IBTTA’s 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the year’s most highly-anticipated learning and networking event — attracting more than 700 toll industry experts and decision makers from across the globe. Under the theme, Sustainable Transportation, the technical program offers tracks focused on innovation, policy, the economy, and the California tolling experience. Hosted by the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), this event features interactive seminars, influential speakers, technical tours and special events, informative exhibits and more! Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA’s website for details.

AVIATION

1) New Indian Air Traffic Flow System to Keep Flyers Informed

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/New-air-traffic-flow-system-to-keep-flyers-informed/articleshow/6103774.cms

2) Better Communication Needed for Airport Safety

Link to column and video in the Richmond Times-Dispatch:

http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2010/jun/29/mike29-ar-56579/

CARTOGRAPHY

3) MapQuest Remaps Itself

Link to CNET News article:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20009121-93.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Will Google Maps Win the Turn-by-Turn Nav War in Cars?

Link to article in Popular Mechanics:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/industry/google-maps-turn-by-turn-nav-in-cars

5) TelematicsPRO and MetroNAV

Link to story from ERTICO – ITS Europe:

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

MARITIME

6) Washington Governor Says She Didn’t Watch TV News Series on Ferry System

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politicsnorthwest/2012231131_king_5_gregoire_doesnt_have_ti.html

OTHER

7) Short Summary of Conference on Intelligent Transport in Europe – Putting the Commission’s Plan into Action

Link to summary from ERTICO – ITS Europe:

http://tools.emailgarage.com/Pub/Asset.ashx?Id=feee1910-7d74-4295-8ec2-a3cc34ce92e7&MessageId=306799262

PARKING

8) DC Tests New Parking Technology to Help Drivers Find Space, Pay More Easily

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062804850.html

ROADWAYS

9) Traffic Study Sees Shades of Gray in Yellow Lights

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062803806.html

TRANSIT

10) TriMet Changing Video-Recording Policy After Complaints About Blogging Driver

Link to article in The Oregonian:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2010/06/trimet_changing_video-recordin.html

11) UC Berkeley Student’s iPhone App Updates Users on Public Transit Delays

Link to article in The Daily Californian:

http://www.dailycal.org/article/109735/student_s_iphone_app_updates_users_on_public_trans

12) MARC Officials and Riders Can Learn from Stalled Train Debacle

Getting and distributing accurate information among the suggestions.

Link to column in The Baltimore Sun:

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-06-28/features/bs-md-dresser-getting-there0628-20100628_1_marc-penn-line-marc-officials-acela-train

13) Effective Use of Citizen Advisory Committees for Transit Planning Operation

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Effective_Use_of_Citizen_Advisory_Committees_for_T_163653.aspx

VEHICLES

14) Six Best Driving Apps for iPhone, Android

Link to article from Consumer Reports:

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10794844/1/6-best-driving-apps-for-iphone-android.html

15) Racing Under a Watchful Eye That’s Thousands of Miles Away

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/automobiles/27TELEMETRY.html

News Releases

1) MBTA to Allow Parking Payments by Phone and Online

2) FAA Awards Final Set of Major NextGen Engineering Contracts

3) Technology Convergence to Drive GPS Market

4) 40% of Drivers Want Vehicles Internet Wired, but Restricted

Upcoming Events

2010 Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders 5^th Annual International Technology Workshop – August 2-3 – Worcester, Massachusetts

http://www.wpi.edu/academics/ece/ppl/2010workshop.html

Today in Transportation History

1995 **15^th anniversary** The first docking of the US Space Shuttle and the Russian space station, Mir, took place.

http://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-71/mission-sts-71.html

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Monday, June 28, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Aircell Simplifies In-Flight Internet with Subscriptions

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-06-28-airlinewifi28_ST_N.htm

2) goHow Airport Delivers Real-Time Personalized Travel and Airport Information

Link to article in Airport Business:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/print/Airport-Business-Magazine/e-Media–Web-based-customer-service-and-marketing-solutions/1$37312

OTHER

3) 200 Indian Cities Require ITS: Expert

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Pune/200-cities-require-ITS-Expert/articleshow/6093047.cms

4) Obama Orders More Spectrum to be Freed for Broadband Development

Link to article in Government Computer News:

http://gcn.com/articles/2010/06/28/president-spectrum-freed-up-order.aspx

5) Cisco Joins Portuguese ‘Smart City’ Project

Link to article in the Financial Times:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1262cc68-8289-11df-85ba-00144feabdc0.html

6) Do Apps for Democracy and Other Contests Create Sustainable Applications?

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/765522

7) June Issue of CONDUITS Newsletter Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.conduits.eu/Documents/CONDUITS%20Newsletter%202.pdf

ROADWAYS

8) Battle Over Electronic Billboard Rages on in North Carolina

Link to article in The Virginian-Pilot:

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/06/battle-over-electronic-billboard-rages-nc

9) States Look for New Ways to Promote Route 66 Attractions

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2010-06-26-route-66-attractions_N.htm

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Feds Locate Virtual City Center in St. Clair County, Michigan

GIS technology will be deployed to improve public safety and communication.

Link to article in The Voice:

http://www.voicenews.com/articles/2010/06/25/news/doc4c222ec97b475414229047.txt

11) Louisiana DOTD Vehicles to be Fitted with Devices that Restrict Use of Mobile Devices While Moving

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/idea-center/Protecting-Officials-from-Distracted-Driving.html

SPACE

12) Astronauts Sky High on Out-of-this-World Twittering

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9178580/Astronauts_sky_high_on_out_of_this_world_twittering

TRANSIT

13) New York City Police and MTA to Connect Anti-Terror Cameras to Fiber-Optic Network

Link to article in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/anti_terror_cams_on_track_for_subway_e3WS1rthzP1UejnOfP8DRP

14) Texas Advertising Firm Takes to the Tracks

Link to article in the Fort Worth Business Press:

http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12829

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) New Columbus Traffic System Will Link to a Central Location

Link to story and video on WCMH-TV:

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jun/25/new-traffic-system-will-link-central-location-ar-122270/

VEHICLES

16) How’s My Driving? Ask My Truck

Device tracks dangerous driving in commercial vehicles.

Link to article from the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100626/Biz/6260397/1013/Biz

17) Ford to Debut Curve Control System in New Explorer

Link to AP article:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Ford-to-debut-curve-control-apf-1756152058.html?x=0&.v=1

18) Phantom Calls and Damp Sensors

Technical service bulletins provide insights into recurring problems with various models.

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/automobiles/27TSB.html

News Releases

1) ITS Hessen Created

2) ITS (UK) Holds 17th Annual General Meeting

Upcoming Events

Airports Conference of the Americas – July 18-20 – Panama City, Panama

http://events.aaae.org/sites/100704/

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** The dirigible Deutschland crashed in the Teutoburger Forest.  There were no serious injuries.  It was the first airliner crash.

http://www.airships.net/delag-passenger-zeppelins

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Friday, June 25, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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IBTTA 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Register Today! Early Bird Discount Ends August 22, 2010

Come to San Diego, September 12-15, 2010, for IBTTA’s 78th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the year’s most highly-anticipated learning and networking event — attracting more than 700 toll industry experts and decision makers from across the globe. Under the theme, Sustainable Transportation, the technical program offers tracks focused on innovation, policy, the economy, and the California tolling experience. Hosted by the California Toll Operators Committee (CTOC), this event features interactive seminars, influential speakers, technical tours and special events, informative exhibits and more! Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA’s website for details.

AVIATION

1) Flap Grows Over Plane Towing Tiger Woods Banner Over US Open

Link to article in The Herald:

http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_15374782

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) Mobile Map Use on the Rise, Smartphone Apps Drive Growth

Link to ZDNet article:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/mobile-map-use-on-the-rise-smartphone-apps-drive-growth/36323

3) GPS Systems Find More Favor with Farmers

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100625/BUSINESS01/6250342/1029/BUSINESS/GPS-systems-find-more-favor-with-farmers

4) Turn Right, My Love

Have GPS voices become the new ‘other woman’ in American relationships?

Link to column in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/27/fashion/27FamilyMatters.html

MARITIME

5) Vice Chairman of Washington State Transportation Commission Warned about Communications with Washington State Ferries Employees

Link to article in The Journal of the San Juans:

http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/sanjuans/jsj/news/97083589.html

OTHER

6) Speak Plainly, Residents Tell North Carolina Transportation Department

Link to article in the News & Record:

http://www.news-record.com/content/2010/06/24/article/speak_plainly_residents_tell_state_transportation_department

7) ERTICO – ITS Europe Forum Webcasts Available: ‘Bringing Intelligence Into Mobility – Deployment Challenges’

Link to videos:

http://www.erticoforum2010.eu/

PARKING

8) Digital Displays Reduce Stress, Helping Parking Facilities Serve Customers

Link to article in Parking Today:

http://www.parkingtoday.com/s_article.php?id=144

TELEMATICS

9) Telematics Awards 2010 Winners Announce

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/pr/telematics-awards-2010-winners-announced

(Full Disclosure: I served as one of the judges for the awards)

TRANSIT

10) SEPTA Approves Changing Name of Pattison Station to AT&T

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20100625_SEPTA_approves_changing_name_of_Pattison_station_to_AT_T.html

11) Delaware Moves Toward Open Transit Data

Link to article on TheTransitWire.com:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2010/06/25/delaware-moves-toward-open-transit-data/

12) Transparency Needed from Texas Transit Agencies

Link to commentary in The Dallas Morning News:

http://transportationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/06/guest-blogger-more-transparenc.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Intelligent Technology May Divert Traffic Woes in China

Link to article in the People’s Daily:

http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90778/90860/7040032.html

14) No More Traffic Jams? Columbus, Ohio Wants to Upgrade Traffic System

Link to article in The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/06/25/no-more-traffic-jams.html

VEHICLES

15) At the Extreme End of Artificial Intelligence

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/25/artificial-intelligence-leaders-entrepreneurs-technology-ai.html

16) US Congress Considers Funding for In-Car Alcohol Detection System

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/congress-mulls-funding-for-in-car-alcohol-detection-system/

News Releases

1) Carnegie Mellon University and Bombardier Join Forces to Launch the New Pennsylvania Smart Infrastructure Incubator

2) Operation Lifesaver’s Distraction PSAs Win Tellys for People’s Choice, Editing, Public Service

3) Using the Earth’s Magnetic Field to Find a Parking Space

4) Missouri DOT Using New Products to Salvage Highway Signs, Save Money

5) Image Sensing Systems Acquires CitySync

6) Research and Markets: Automatic Number Plate Recognition System Market 2009-2013 Discusses Major Vendors of the Market

Upcoming Events

Modern Protective Structures Short Course – July 19-23 – Arlington, Virginia

http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/mps/

Friday Bonus

How do you move traffic from driving on the left to driving on the right when crossing a bridge? Here’s one answer.

http://gizmodo.com/5560466/is-this-the-craziest-bridge-ever-designed

Today in Transportation History

1950 **60^th anniversary** North Korean troops invaded South Korea to begin the Korean War.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/june/25/newsid_2699000/2699641.stm

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Thursday, June 24, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) FAA Approves Unmanned Aircraft for Texas-Mexico Border

Link to article in the Austin American-Statesman:

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/faa-approves-unmanned-aircraft-for-texas-mexico-border-765836.html

2) US Air-Collision Alerts Top 200 Since New Monitoring Began

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-23/u-s-air-collision-alerts-top-200-since-new-monitoring-began.html

3) New Delhi to Join Jet-Set Club with Mega High-Tech Airport Terminal

Link to ANI article:

http://news.oneindia.in/2010/06/24/newdelhi-to-join-jet-set-club-with-mega-hi-tech-airportter.html

4) Report Addresses FAA Airmen Medical Information Vulnerabilities

Link to article on AvStop.Com:

http://avstop.com/news_june_2010/report_addresses_faa_airmen_medical_information_vulnerabilities.htm

Link to further information from the US DOT Inspector General:

http://www.oig.dot.gov/library-item/5351

CAMERAS

5) Los Angeles City Council Exempts Red Light Camera Contract from Arizona Boycott

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/06/la-council-exempts-red-light-camera-contract-from-arizona-boycott.html

6) Oklahoma ACLU Seeks Information on Planned Highway Camera System

Organization is concerned privacy rights might be violated by insurance verification enforcement system that would use highway surveillance cameras.

Link to article in The Oklahoman:

http://newsok.com/article/3470777

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

7) Bay Area’s First ‘Express’ Toll Lane to Open on I-680

Link to story on KTVU-TV:

http://www.ktvu.com/news/24025900/detail.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

8) Apple Location, Privacy Issue Prompts US House Inquiry

Link to article in PC Magazine:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2365619,00.asp

OTHER

9) A Virtual-World Job Made for a Real-World Crisis

How Eurocontrol used Twitter to keep the public and journalists updated on ash cloud disruptions.

Link to article in EuropeanVoice:

http://www.europeanvoice.com/article/imported/a-virtual-world-job-made-for-a-real-world-crisis/68344.aspx

10) GE Looks to Smart Grids for Airports, Railroads in Ecomagination 2.0

Link to Greentech Media article:

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/ge-looks-to-smart-grids-for-airports-railroads-in-ecomagination-2.0/

Link to further information from General Electric:

http://ge.ecomagination.com/

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) New Web Site to Help Commercial Truck Drivers with Health and Wellness

Link to article in Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=70805

12) 911ETA Promises to Help Emergency Vehicles

Technology alerts drivers to approaching ambulances, fire trucks and police cars.

Link to story and video on KUSA-TV:

http://www.9news.com/seenon9news/article.aspx?storyid=141662&catid=509

13) Latest Issue of the University of Minnesota ITS Institute Update

–  Forum Highlights Technology to Help Teen Drivers

http://www.its.umn.edu/News/2010/06/16/teen-drivers/

–  ITS America Attendees Hop on Bus 2.0

http://www.its.umn.edu/News/2010/05/13/its-america/

–  Traffic Game Goes Viral

http://www.its.umn.edu/News/2010/05/18/traffic-game/

TELEMATICS

14) OnStar Enhances GM’s Brand Loyalty in China

Link to blog in the Financial Times:

http://blogs.ft.com/beyond-brics/2010/06/24/onstar-enhances-gms-brand-loyalty-in-china/

TRANSIT

15) Taking Bus Transit to the MAX in Salt Lake City

Link to article from ITS America:

http://www.itsa.org/itsa/files/pdf/UTA_SmartSolution_062410.pdf

VEHICLES

16) BMW Reveals Active Hazard Braking Project

Link to article on autoevolution:

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-reveals-active-hazard-braking-project-21687.html

News Releases

1) Ford Fiesta ‘Unwraps’ Itself With Unique New Interactive Owner Delivery Experience

2) Alaska Controllers Use Next Generation Air Transportation Technology to Improve Safety

3) FAA Awards Contracts to Accelerate Environmentally Friendly Technology

Solicitation

–  Program Opportunity Notice – Low Carbon Transportation Alternatives – NYSERDA

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/2078pon.asp

Upcoming Events

Talking Operations Webcast: How to Implement a Congestion Pricing Project: Alternate Delivery Models – July 7

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=655

Today in Transportation History

1340 **670^th anniversary** The Battle of Sluys was fought between the French and English navies.  Most of the French fleet was destroyed.  The battle marked the beginning of the Hundred Years War.

http://www.britishbattles.com/100-years-war/sluys.htm

1950 **60^th anniversary** Friendship International Airport, today known as BWI, was opened in Maryland.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-airport-anniversary-20100624,0,5493689.story

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Bonday, June 21, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Smoother Airplane Landing Pattern Conserves Fuel

Link to article in The Daily Herald:

http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20100620/BIZ/706209979/1005

2) LAX to Replace Volunteer Traveler’s Aid

Link to article in the Daily Breeze:

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_15340925

3) Michigan Plant Makes Common Core Computer System for Boeing Dreamliner

Link to article in the Grand Rapids Business Journal:

http://www.grbj.com/GRBJ/ArticleArchive/2010/June/June+21/BUSINESS+JOURNAL+REPORT+ON+WZZM+NEWS.htm

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Connecticut Heads Up 30-State Google Wi-Fi Probe

Link to article on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30684_3-20008332-265.html

5) Can Your GPS Handle the GSP?

Link to column in The Star-Ledger:

http://blog.nj.com/njv_kathleen_obrien/2010/06/can_your_gps_handle_the_gsp.html

ROADWAYS

6) Illinois Tollway Reluctant to Place Hospitality Signs Along Roadway

Link to column in the SouthtownStar:

http://www.southtownstar.com/news/kadner/2402974,061710kadner.article

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Debate Heats Up in Congress Over Sale of Public Safety Spectrum

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100618_5828.php

TELEMATICS

8) Three* Screen Strategy Highlighted at Telematics Detroit 2010

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/content/three-screen-strategy-highlighted-telematics-detroit-2010

9) High-Tech to Keep Your Drive Alive

Link to article in the Times Colonist:

http://www.timescolonist.com/High+tech+keep+your+drive+alive/3178206/story.html

TRANSIT

10) Live Tube Map Shows the Power of Transport for London’s Data

Link to article in Wired:

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-06/21/live-tfl-tube-map

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) A Whole New Dimension of Gridlock

G20 summit in Toronto brings traffic management challenges.

Link to article in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/news/a-whole-new-dimension-of-gridlock/article1610288/

12) App Helps Drivers Avoid Trouble, Traffic and Cops

Link to article in The San Diego Union-Tribune:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/jun/20/app-helps-drivers-avoid-trouble-traffic-and-cops/

13) Houston Traffic Reporting Pioneer Facing Biggest Battle

Link to story and video on KTRK-TV:

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=7507546

VEHICLES

14) California License Plates Might Go Digital, Show Ads

In emergencies, plates could show Amber Alerts or traffic information.

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5js-hN6jxJHUz_kejID9ZUYzKXyqwD9GFS2V80

News Releases

1) Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Establishes Digital Radio Committee

2) Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Joins 45 Countries in Observing International Level Crossing Awareness Day

3) Houston TranStar Boasts 730 Traffic Cameras

Job Posting

–  Operations Research Analysts – Research and Innovative Technology Administration – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88735995

Solicitation

–  Request for Proposals – Traffic Data for Vehicle Traffic Reporting Solutions Provider – Triangle Software LLC

http://i.beatthetraffic.com/2010-06-BTT-Europe-RFP.pdf

Upcoming Events

ITS Georgia 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition – September 19-21 – Greensboro, Georgia

http://itsga.org/2010annualmeetingregistration.htm

Today in Transportation History

1895 **115^th anniversary** The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kanal, now known as the Kiel-Canal, opened in Germany.

http://www.kiel-canal.org/english.htm

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Thursday, June 17, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Countdown to the 17th ITS World Congress in Busan

Mark your calendar to attend the 17th ITS World Congress at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center from October 25-29, 2010. This year’s theme is ‘Ubiquitous Society with ITS.’ In Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, industry leaders will promote and share the latest, cutting-edge ITS technologies and trends. Register now.

ITS America is once again hosting a U.S. pavilion at the event. As an exhibitor, you’ll gain access to the projected 3,000 potential customers and partners hailing from over 20 countries around the world.  You’ll also take advantage of the pavilion’s prime location in the middle of the exhibit floor. For more information, please contact Patty Del Pozo at 202-721-4238.

GPS / NAVIGATION

1) BMW MicroNavigation to Go Where No Map has Gone Before

Link to CNET review:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20008029-48.html

2) Sense of Direction May be Innate

Link to article on World Science:

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100616_direction

MARITIME

3) Truckers Picket Marine Atlantic Terminal Over Changes to Reservation System

Link to CBC story:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/06/16/truckers-marine-atlantic-616.html

OTHER

4) Despite Promise of Transparency, Government Continues to Hamper News Coverage of Oil Spill

Link to AP article:

http://www.latimes.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-us-gulf-oil-spill-media,0,1334110.story

Link to news release from the FAA:

http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11517

5) IntelliDrive Data Capture and Management Program: Transforming the Federal Role

Link to further information from the Research and Innovative Technology Administration:

http://www.its.dot.gov/intellidrive/intellidrive_data_capture.htm

RAILROADS

6) Amtrak to Complete Union Station Upgrades, Add Control Center in Chicago

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/prdailynews/news.asp?id=23609

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) EU Tries to Balance Terror War and Privacy

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/16/world/europe/16swift.html

8) Can Accidents Become a Rarity?

Link to article in The Independent:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/motoring/features/can-accidents-become-a-rarity-2002247.html

9) With New iPhone App, Parents Can Watch Kids’ Speed

Link to story and video on Bay News 9:

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/6/16/631269.html

TRANSIT

10) Universal Bay Area Transit Fare Card, ‘Clipper,’ Launches

Link to article in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/traffic/ci_15310097

Link to news release from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission:

http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/press_releases/rel501.htm

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Navteq to Steer Drivers Out of Jam in Dubai

Company hopes to team with major taxi companies to gather traffic information.

Link to article in The National:

http://www.thenational.ae/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100617/BUSINESS/706179880/1005

12) $400,000 for Sign to Tell You You’re Stuck in Traffic

Link to article in The Manly Daily:

http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/400k-on-sign-to-tell-you-oure-stuck-in-traffic/

VEHICLES

13) Kenya Revenue Authority Stands Firm on Electronic Cargo Tracking Deadline

Link to article in Business Daily:

http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Company%20Industry/KRA%20stands%20firm%20on%20electronic%20cargo%20tracking%20deadline/-/539550/941334/-/87wffjz/-/

News Releases

1) NII Responds to Rash of Backover Accidents – New ANSI A10.47 Standard Calls Hard Hat Mirrors a Best Practice

Upcoming Events

Talking Operations Webcast: Template for Submitting Dynamic Mobility Applications Using IntelliDrive – June 24

https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webconfid=20690

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** The A. Vlaicu 1 airplane flew its first flight in Romania.

http://www.earlyaviators.com/evlaicu1.htm

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Robotic Bald Eagle

Link to article and video in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704324304575306541506554802.html

2) Top Airports on Twitter

Link to column in Forbes:

http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/2010/06/09/top-airports-on-twitter/

3) Business Aviation and Social Media

Link to column in Forbes:

http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/2010/06/15/business-aviation-and-social-media/

OTHER

4) Traffic Stop Video on YouTube Sparks Debate on Police Use of Maryland Wiretap Laws

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/15/AR2010061505556.html

5) Wisconsin DOT Asks for Ethics Review of Employee Over Sale of Radio Frequencies

Link to article in the Wisconsin State Journal:

http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt_and_politics/blog/article_d75ff882-789e-11df-a79a-001cc4c03286.html

6) Florida DOT’s SunGuide Disseminator – June Issue Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2010/2010-006-Jun.pdf

7) Transport Business – June Issue Online

Link to magazine:

http://bit.ly/dx5ePl

ROADWAYS

8) Religious-Themed Signs May Cost Kentucky Road Money

Link to AP article:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KY_RELIGIOUS_BILLBOARDS_KYOL-

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Alaska Trooper Unit Focus is Traffic Safety

Link to article in the Peninsula Clarion:

http://www.peninsulaclarion.com/stories/061610/new_654714423.shtml

10) Unnerving Blinking Speed Limit Signs to Take on Cell Phones

Link to blog in the OC Weekly:

http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/school-daze/unnerving-blinking-speed-limit/

TRANSIT

11) New York City Transit Changes ‘Profane’ Subway Signs

Link to story and video on NY1 News

http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/top_stories/120445/nyc-transit-changes–profane–subway-signs

12) Maryland Publishes New Rules for Campaigning at Transit Stations

Link to article on MarylandReporter.com:

http://www.marylandreporter.com/page55075.aspx

VEHICLES

13) The Single Biggest Threat to Sirius XM

Link to article on Motley Fool:

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2010/06/16/the-single-biggest-threat-to-sirius-xm.aspx

News Releases

1) Public Private Partnership Boosts Deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in Europe

2) Thinking Cars Documentary World Premiere in Brussels

3) New York State Canal Corporation Launches Online Interactive Map of Launch and Landing Sites

4) TrafficLand Awarded Patent for Image Engine Video Serving Software

5) OnAir Expands Mobile Phone Connectivity to Cruise Ship

6) IMS Research Predicts New Growth Phase for Telematics

7) 407 ETR Wins Inaugural Canadian Technology Award from ITS Canada

Upcoming Events

AAAE General Aviation Issues & Security Conference – June 29-July 1 – Morristown, New Jersey

http://events.aaae.org/sites/100612/index.cfm

Today in Transportation History

1860 **150^th anniversary** The Pacific Telegraph Act of 1860 was signed into law.  The law authorized the US Secretary of the Treasury to seek bids for the construction of a transcontinental telegraph line.  http://cprr.org/Museum/Pacific_Telegraph_Act_1860.html

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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Despite Alerts, Pilots Drift into Arizona National Guard Test Space

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/06/15/20100615pilots-fly-into-restricted-air-space.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) EC: Europe Can’t Afford to Ignore Satellite Apps

The EC wants governments and businesses in Europe to switch to Galileo from its GPS rival.

Link to article in eWEEK Europe:

http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/satellite-apps-as-important-to-europe-as-internet-says-ec-7724

3) Better GPS Graphs, Browser in New Google Earth

Link to column on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30684_3-20007670-265.html

OTHER

4) Transport for London Frees First Tranche of Data for Developers’ Use

Link to article in The Guardian:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/jun/15/london-datastore-tfl-data-free

5) William J. Mitchell, Vanguard of Urban Transportation and Planning, Dies at 65

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/14/william-j-mitchell-vanguard-of-urban-transportation-and-planning-dies-at-65

6) Nimble Cities

Help Slate make transportation in and between cities more efficient, safe, and pleasant.

Link to column in Slate:

http://www.slate.com/id/2256666/

TELEMATICS

7) Telematics Update Award Winners Announced

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/weekly-brief/telematics-update-award-winners-announced

8) Potential of In-Vehicle Telematics Untapped

Link to article in SupplyChain Review:

http://www.supplychainreview.com.au/news/articleid/68126.aspx

TRANSIT

9) Plans for LED Signs at Historic Rail Station Raise Concerns

Link to article in The Journal:

http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/538585.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

10) The Computer Program that Warns Drivers One Hour Before a Traffic Jam Appears

Link to article in the Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1286825/The-program-warns-drivers-hour-traffic-jam-appears.html

News Releases

1) New Report Shows States Increasing Efforts on Distracted Driving

2) New ‘Mobile Synergetics’ Blog Looks at Transport Technology and the Global Transport Ecosystem

3) AirTran Airways Dispatches First Flight from New System Operations Control Center

4) Intelematics Australia Launches New Service that Helps Predict Local Traffic Patterns

5) New Collision Warning System Now in Use at Zurich and Geneva Airports

Upcoming Events

Global (Airline) Passenger Operations Summit – June 29-30 – Harlington, Hayes, UK

http://www.global-passenger-operations-2010.com/

Today in Transportation History

1960 **50^th anniversary** BC Ferries had their first official day of service.

http://www.bcferries.com/about/history/history2.html

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Monday, June 14, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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OTHER

1) FMCSA: Drivers May Scan Logs to Make Duplicate Record of Hours of Service

Link to article in The Trucker:

http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2010/6/11/FMCSADriversmayscanlogstomakeduplicaterecordofHOS.aspx

2) Smart Cars with a Case of the Stupids

Link to column and video in the Austin American-Statesman:

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/smart-cars-with-a-case-of-the-stupids-745487.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

3) Dubai RTA Ropes in People for Road Safety Campaign

Link to article in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/rta-ropes-in-people-for-road-safety-campaign-1.641261

ROADWAYS

4) Self-Adapting Traffic Prediction Model Learns While Working

Link to article in Nordic Road & Transport Research:

http://www.nordicroads.com/website/index.asp?pageID=386

TELEMATICS

5) Telematics Detroit 2010: Smartphones and Apps Change Everything

Link to article in Edmunds Daily:

http://blogs.edmunds.com/strategies/2010/06/telematics-detroit-2010-smartphones-and-apps-change-everything.html

TRANSIT

6) DC Metro Goes Electronic to Track Safety-Related Incidents

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/12/AR2010061202596.html

7) Inside Dubai Metro’s Nerve Center

System works better without human interference but has safeguards in place to prevent emergencies.

Link to article and video in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/traffic-transport/inside-dubai-metro-s-nerve-centre-1.640237

8) A Quick Kiss of Plastic, and Ready to Ride

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/nyregion/13critic.html

9) BART Spending $800,000 to Define ‘Major Service Change’

Link to column in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/06/13/BAED1DU3F6.DTL

10) Oops: New York Subway Service Changes Lead to Obscene Internet Acronym on Signs

Link to column on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-20007547-36.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

11) Delhi Traffic Police a Hit on Facebook

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6041169.cms

VEHICLES

12) Paradise by the Dashboard Light

In-car media growing rapidly.

Link to article in Media:

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=127135

13) Introducing the Template for Submitting Potential Dynamic Mobility Applications Using IntelliDrive

Link to further information from US DOT’s Research and Innovative Technology Administration:

http://www.its.dot.gov/intellidrive/app_template/DMA_template.htm

News Releases

1) ITS-NY Announces 2010 Project-of-the-Year Winners

2) The Rapid Selects Apollo Video Technology’s RoadRunner Bus Camera System

3) ERTICO Launches i-Mobility Network

4) Study Shows Driver Acceptance of Audio Messages Sent to Vehicles

5) GPS Not Just for Driving but Can be Tool for Crowd Management

6) NASA Demonstrates Tsunami Prediction System

Upcoming Events

13^th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium – June 23-26 – Providence, Rhode Island

http://www.sima.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=7

Today in Transportation History

1985 **25^th anniversary** TWA Flight 847 was hijacked after taking off from Athens.  A US Navy diver was murdered during the 17-day ordeal.

http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19850614-0

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Friday, June 11, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) FAA Says Hilton Head Can’t Stop Plane Banners, Even if They are ‘Tacky and Annoying’

Link to article in The Island Packet:

http://www.islandpacket.com/2010/06/10/1269439/faa-says-hilton-head-cant-stop.html

2) FAA’s Data Management Plan Doesn’t Fly, GAO Says

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2010/06/11/faa-data-management-plan-does-not-fly-gao-says.aspx

3) Big Screens Going Up at Airports Around the Globe for World Cup Soccer Fans

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/big-screens-going-up-7063/

BICYCLES

4) Arizona Survey Part of Effort to Improve Bike Safety

Link to article in the Arizona Daily Sun:

http://azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/article_3b7d6f06-1de4-5005-ab5e-9da8aabeeff5.html

OTHER

5) Getting Around Town with Traffic Reporter Meredith Marx

Link to article in the Baltimore Jewish Times:

http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/youngadult/jt/insider/meredith_marx/19094

PEDESTRIANS

6) Texting Pedestrians Make LaHood List of Dangerous Distractions

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-11/texting-pedestrians-make-lahood-list-of-dangerous-distractions.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

7) Judge Rules Against US Department of Homeland Security on Extended Border Laptop Seizures

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/102417-judge-rules-against-dhs-on-border-laptop-seizures

TELEMATICS

8) New Kia Telematics Europe-Bound

Link to article on just-auto:

http://www.just-auto.com/news/new-kia-telematics-europe-bound_id104732.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

9) Where Bands Jam, but Traffic Flows

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/10/arts/music/10bonnaroo.html

10) RDS-TMC Launched in South Africa by Altech Netstar, ITIS and SABC

Link to article on GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/RDS-TMC-Launched-in-South-Africa-by-Altech-Netstar-ITIS-SABC_a2298.html

VEHICLES

11) Big Brother in the Driver’s Seat

Car computers are officially big business, but will this new breed of supercars be too clever for their own good?

Link to article in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/cartech/big-brother-in-the-drivers-seat-20100610-xzx1.html

12) Auto Sales Great for Sirius, but Not Yet

Link to article on TheStreet:

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10780456/1/auto-sales-great-for-sirius-but-not-yet.html

News Releases

1) BestParking.com Compares Parking Rates and Locations in Bing Maps

2) ERTICO Releases New Video

3) Automakers’ New Technologies and Data-Driven Innovations Contribute to Historic Low in Highway Fatalities

Upcoming Events

People Tracking and Location USA – June 22-23 – Chicago

http://www.thewherebusiness.com/peopletrackingusa

Friday Bonus

New York City has bus lanes, carpool lanes and now, tourist lanes.

http://improveverywhere.com/2010/06/08/the-tourist-lane/

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** Jacques-Yves Cousteau, a French undersea explorer, was born.

http://www.cousteau.org/news/anniversary

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