Monday, August 23, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Rebranding of Combined United and Continental Presents Communication Challenges

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/feed/ct-biz-0822-united-choices–new-20100822,0,2640921.story

2) Technology Improves US Airways’ Customer Service

Link to article in the Phoenix Business Journal:

http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/08/23/story1.html?b=1282536000%5E3829171

3) Photographer Combined His Love of Cameras and Aircraft

Link to article in the San Jose Mercury News:

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_15797787?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com

BICYCLES

4) His Maps of Pittsburgh Give Tips for Everyday Bicyclists

Link to article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10235/1082029-140.stm

CARTOGRAPHY

5) Google Street View Cars Back Too Soon, Says French Watchdog

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9181462/Google_Street_View_cars_back_too_soon_says_French_watchdog

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) Indoor Positioning and Navigation – The Next LBS Frontier?

Link to article in Directions Magazine:

http://www.directionsmag.com/articles/indoor-positioning-and-navigation-the-next-lbs-frontier/129925

MARITIME

7) Canaveral Port Authority Weighs Options for Advertising Space

Link to article in Florida Today:

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20100823/BUSINESS/8230304/1006/NEWS01/Port+weighs+options+for+advertising+space

OTHER

8) imaGinyze Augments Your Driving Experience with Augmented Reality iPhone App

Link to article on Gizmag:

http://www.gizmag.com/imaginyze-augments-your-driving-experience-with-ar-iphone-app/16051/

Link to further information and screen shots:

http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/series/car_app/20100817_387504.html (in Japanese)

9) iPhone Apps; Top Gear for Motorists

Link to article in The Daily Mail:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1304128/iPhone-apps-Top-gear-motorists.html

PARKING

10) Los Angeles Program Aims to Make Parking Easier

Link to article in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-express-park-20100822,0,4725469.story

RAILROADS

11) Signaling the Future of the UK Railways

Thames Valley Signalling Centre will control trains on a portion of the rail network using new technologies.

Link to article in the Oxford Mail:

http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/8344440.Signalling_the_future_of_the_railways/

ROADWAYS

12) Sponsor-a-Highway Signs Amount to Free Advertising on Philadelphia Roads While Program is Suspended

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20100823_Sponsor-A-Highway_signs_amount_to_free_advertising_on_Philadelphia_roads_while_program_is_suspended.html

TRANSIT

13) Improve Driver Training, Rider Info: Toronto Transit Commission Report

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/851197–improve-driver-training-rider-info-ttc-report?bn=1

Link to report:

http://ttcpanel.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/report.pdf

14) Modify DC Metro Next Train Displays to Improve Communication

Link to commentary on Greater Greater Washington:

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=6841

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Nagpur, India Traffic Department Gets Net Savvy

Link to article in The Times of India:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Traffic-department-gets-net-savvy/articleshow/6390164.cms

16) Boston T Specific Apps a Real Time Saver

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://news.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20100823t_specific_apps_a_real-time_saver/

VEHICLES

17) Boulder, Colorado to Use Car Colors to Discourage Driving

Link to story in the Daily Camera:

http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_15851771?IADID=Search-www.dailycamera.com-www.dailycamera.com

18) Tesco to Introduce Speed Monitoring to Compare Van Speeds with Actual Speed Limits

Link to article in article in Fleet News:

http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2010/8/23/tesco-to-map-van-speed-to-road-limit/37552/

News Releases

1) Clear Channel Partners with Geodelic to Launch the Ultimate Mobile Guide for Smart Air Travelers

2) Distracted Driving Takes Center Stage in Drive Safely Work Week

3) CITE’s 2010 Fall Blended Course Offerings

4) 2010 Power IT Down Day Challenges Government to Save More Kilowatt Hours, Decrease Carbon Footprint

Bernie’s Notes

I like to welcome my first grandchild … James Harrison Luedecker.  He was born Friday evening, August 20 at 7:12 (conveniently waiting until Friday’s TCN was sent) and checked in at 8 lbs. 2 oz.  The baby, and the proud mom and dad, Kirsten and Russell, are all doing well.

Upcoming Events

Webinar: The Significance of Search Engines in the Auto Industry: How Search Engines Have Radically Changed the Way Consumers Shop for Cars – August 24

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=232848&sessionid=1&key=9865A22D30B9685C55760943B51A06CB

Today in Transportation History

2000 **10^th anniversary** Gulf Air Flight 072 crashed in the Persian Gulf while attempting to land in Bahrain.  All 143 people onboard died.

http://www.bea.aero/docspa/2000/a40-ek000823a/htm/a40-ek000823a.html

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Thursday, August 19, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Countdown to the 17th ITS World Congress in Busan, Korea

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.

AVIATION

1) Medevac Industry Opposing Upgrades Wanted by NTSB

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-19-1Amedivac19_ST_N.htm

Link to news release from the Air Medical Operators Association:

http://airmedicaloperators.com/docs/AMOA%20Supports%20Safety%20Legislation.pdf

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

2) Phone Number on Older FasTrak Tranponders May Lead to Surprise

Link to article in the San Jose Mercury News:

http://www.mercurynews.com/traffic/ci_15819541

OTHER

3) Data Systems and Travel Survey Methods

Papers explore issues such as missing data from ITS and errors in real-time travel time estimation.

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Data_Systems_and_Travel_Survey_Methods_163904.aspx

PEDESTRIANS

4) HAWK Lights to Help Reduce Pedestrian Deaths in Metro Phoenix

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/08/19/20100819hawk-lights-lower-phoenix-pedestrian-deaths.html

TRANSIT

5) SEPTA Seeks Federal Money for ‘Smartcard’ Fare System

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/20100819_SEPTA_seeks_federal_money_for__quot_smart_card_quot__fare_system.html

6) Haredim Oppose Ads on Bus Display Screens for Disabled in Israel

Bus company, Egged, planned to cover costs by selling ads; threats of boycott forced it to back down.

Link to article in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=185227

VEHICLES

7) Volkswagen Developing Hybrid Radio with Internet Interface

Link to article in Radio Today:

http://radiotoday.co.uk/news.php?extend.6192

News Releases

1) VTT Takes Part in Opening South American Logistics Bottlenecks

2) Texas State Railroad Wins Awards for TV Commercial

3) Portland’s TriMet Launches TransitTracker by Text

4) US Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces $13.8 Million for Transportation Research and Education

5) Stanford University Researchers Tapped to Help Make Rules for Commercial Space Travel

6) Tracking Technology Wins Australian Defence Science and Technology Orgaisation Eureka Prize

Bernie’s Notes

Yesterday many subscribers to the TCN received multiple copies.  This was apparently due to a glitch with Google Groups which distributes the TCN.  My apologies for the problem.  I believe the glitch has been corrected.

Upcoming Events

eCoMove Workshop on Green Cooperative ITS – September 15 – Munich

http://tools.emailgarage.com/Pub/Asset.ashx?Id=b947ad58-8346-4081-a604-71e6e2425646&MessageId=333360444

Today in Transportation History

1960 **50^th anniversary** Sputnik 5 was launched.  It was the first spaceflight that launched animals into orbit and returned them safely to Earth.

http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1960-011A

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI Traffic Technologies Tour Topic – Connected Vehicles /Infrastructure.

The purpose of the tour is to exchange information about advanced traffic technologies being used around the world to solve a variety of transportation related problems. This includes updates on European vehicle/infrastructure projects, similar to the US IntelliDrive initiative, TPEG, data collection and harmonization, interoperability and dealing with emerging data types. GEWI also wants to hear your current traffic data challenges.  This information exchange is just one of the many ways GEWI ensures that TIC software continues to be the global leader for the processing of transportation data.

If you’re interested in attending or hosting this free event in your area this November, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

AVIATION

1) Analysis: US In-Flight Cell Phone Use Faces Uphill Battle

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE67G4H420100817

2) Edmonton Airport Lobby Group Keeps Donors Under Wraps

Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Airport+lobby+group+keeps+donors+under+wraps/3411128/story.html

3) Harnessing the Digital Revolution

Air transport industry IT summit highlights importance of integration, mobility.

Link to article in Airport Business:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=38699

4) The Future of Magazines and What It Means for Aviation Marketing

Link to blog from ABCI:

http://www.aviationbusinessconsultants.com/?p=2014&goback=%2Egde_81978_member_27473627

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Maine Automobile Loan Company Wants to Use GPS on Potential Clients
Link to story and video on WCSH-TV:

http://www.wcsh6.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=124530&catid=2

OTHER

6) US Baby Babble Hits Japan Taxis and Trucks

Baby monitors on US bases jamming radios.

Link to BBC News story:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-10998238

7) RITA Administrator Gives Update on ITS-JPO Strategic Plan

Link to letter from RITA:

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2010/Appel_strategic_plan.htm

8) Report on ITS Asia Pacific BOD Meeting

Link to article from ERTICO:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news/ertico_newsroom/the_its12288asia_pacific12288bod_meeting.htm

RAILROADS

9) Siemens Takes Campaign for US High-Speed Rail Straight to the Customer

Link to blog on Streetsblog Capitol Hill:

http://dc.streetsblog.org/2010/08/17/siemens-takes-campaign-for-u-s-high-speed-rail-straight-to-the-customer/

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Safety Playbook May be a Lifesaver in New Jersey

Guidelines address procedures to protect emergency workers responding to incidents.

Link to article in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/100961444_Safety__playbook__may_be__lifesaver.html

TELEMATICS

11) Smart Uses iPhone for In-Car Electronics, Adds Car Finder

Link to article in USA Today:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/08/smart-uses-iphone-for-in-car-electronics-adds-car-finder/1

TRANSIT

12) Tech Savvy Transportation Center Opens in Aiken, South Carolina

Link to story and video on WJBF-TV:

http://www2.wjbf.com/news/2010/aug/17/tech-savvy-transportation-center-opens-aiken-ar-718300/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) North and South Carolina DOT Cooperation Alerted Drivers in Two States to I-77 Wreck

Link to story and video on News 14 Carolina:

http://charlotte.news14.com/content/local_news/charlotte/629386/dot-cooperation-alerted-drivers-in-2-states-to-i-77-wreck

14) SEPTA Expands Its High-Tech Customer Notification Options

Link to story on KYW Radio:

http://kyw.cbslocal.com/2010/08/11/septa-expands-its-high-tech-customer-notification-options/

VEHICLES

15) Alcatel-Lucent: ‘The Killer App for a Connected Car is Safe, Eco-friendly Driving’

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

http://bit.ly/bt0tKR

16) Volvo Shares Details on Trusted Truck Program

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=25005

17) Truck Dealer Uses Social Networking to Connect with Customers

Link to article from Heavy Duty Trucking:

http://www.truckinginfo.com/news/news-detail.asp?news_id=71379

News Releases

1) Solar-Powered Road Reflectors in Washington State May Light the Way for Future Safety Improvements

2) ITS America Forums Welcome New Leadership, Poised to Take on Key Transportation Issues

3) Internet is Coming to Cars Says IMS Research

4) The National Science Foundation, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, Boeing and Iridium Successfully Demonstrate Space Weather Observation

Upcoming Events

Viajeo Seminar ‘Strengthening Cooperation in ITS Between EU and China’ – September 12 – Shanghai

http://www.viajeo.eu/en/news/viajeo_seminar_shanghai_12_september_2010.htm

Today in Transportation History

1915 **95^th anniversary** Charles Kettering received a patent for an electric self-starting device for automobiles.

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blignition.htm

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Monday, August 16, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Participate in Global Traffic Solutions – GEWI Traffic Technologies Tour

This November, GEWI will be touring the US and Canada for the purpose of exchanging information about advanced traffic technologies being used around the world.  The tour demonstrates solutions for a variety of transportation related problems and ideas, including global vehicle/infrastructure projects similar to the US IntelliDrive initiative.  Other topics include data collection, harmonization, interoperability and dealing with emerging data types.  GEWI also wants to hear your current traffic data or system challenges.  This information exchange is just one of the many ways GEWI ensures that the TIC software product continues to be the global leader for the processing of transportation data.

If you’re interested in attending or hosting this free event in your area, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.

AVIATION

1) Southwest Airlines Takes Proactive Approach When Things Go Wrong In-Flight

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/airlines/stories/DN-swapology_15bus.ART0.State.Edition1.26cd7a0.html

BICYCLES

2) The Bike that Expresses Its Feelings

Link to blog on CNET News:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20013670-71.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

3) New York City to Retrofit Buses with GPS Tracking

Link to article in Washington Square News:

http://nyunews.com/news/2010/08/08/09gps/

MARITIME

4) NTSB Ties US Coast Guard Collision to Cell Phone Use

Link to article in The Hill:

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/114137-ntsb-ties-coast-guard-collisions-to-cell-phone-use

OTHER

5) Latest Issues of Thinking Highways Online

–  Europe/RoW edition

http://thinkinghighways.com/Pages/View-issue.aspx?id=5d1ae3bb-0899-4bf8-a786-2e2b31499a62

–  North American edition

http://thinkinghighways.com/Pages/View-issue.aspx?id=21c8d997-8d9c-4854-b34c-8ded4121fa79

RAILROADS

6) Railroads’ Guarded Secret: Not Even Hazmat Teams are Told What’s on Train

Link to article in the Press & Sun-Bulletin:

http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100814/NEWS01/8140340/1112/Railroads–guarded-secret–Not-even-HAZMAT-teams-are-told-what-s-on-train

7) Rail Safety: Making the Railroad Mantra ‘Safety First’ More than Words in a Manual

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/pr/article.asp?id=24056&email=bernie@bwcommunications.net

ROADWAYS

8) University of Maryland Researcher Aims for Early Warning System for Bridges

Link to article in The Baltimore Sun:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-bridge-sensors-20100816,0,7287279.story

SAFETY / SECURITY

9) Firms Crack Down on Driving While Distracted

Link to article in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/news/transportation/2601804,CST-NWS-ride16.article

TRANSIT

10) Johnson County (Kansas) Transit Offers New Web Site to Explain Transit Task Force

Link to article in The Kansas City Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/13/2148259/joco-offers-new-website-to-explain.html

11) Defining a Transit Wireless Blueprint

Link to blog in Mass Transit:

http://www.masstransitmag.com/interactive/2010/08/12/defining-a-transit-wireless-blueprint/

12) Reconciling Security, Disclosure, and Record-Retention Requirements in Transit Procurements

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Reconciling_Security_Disclosure_and_RecordRetentio_163894.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Rush Hour Alerts a Hit with Auckland Drivers

Link to article in The New Zealand Herald:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10666174

14) Real-Time Traffic Business in Europe: Interview with Mediamobile CEO Vincent Godec

Link to video interview on GPS Business News:

http://www.gpsbusinessnews.com/Real-Time-Traffic-Business-in-Europe-Interview-with-Mediamobile-CEO-Vincent-Godec_a2398.html

15) Hopes High for New Winter Haven, Florida Traffic-Monitoring System

Link to article in The News Chief:

http://www.newschief.com/article/20100815/NEWS/8155061/-1/living02?Title=Hopes-high-for-new-W-H-traffic-monitoring-system

16) Q&A: Color-Coded Traffic in Google Maps

Link to column in The New York Times:

http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/16/q-a-color-coded-traffic-in-google-maps/

News Releases

1) Minnesota DOT Commissioner Tom Sorel to Kick Off New ITS America Webinar Series

2) Announcement of the Inaugural ITS Australia Awards

3) Blind Driver Challenge Project Wins Top Awards at NIWeek

4) Walk Score Launches Transit Score and Commute Reports

5) UAE Roads & Transport Authority Launches Accepted Fasting, Safe Road Campaign for Ramadan

Upcoming Events

Webinar: General Overview of the 2009 MUTCD Parts 1 and 6 – August 24

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=664

Today in Transportation History

1960 **50^th anniversary** Joseph Kittinger set a world record, which still stands, for the highest altitude skydive at 102,800 feet (31,300 meters).

http://www.af.mil/information/heritage/person.asp?dec=&pid=123006518

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Friday, August 13, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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Transportation Voice-Over Specialist

New York City Transit, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Virginia DOT, Siemens, Bombardier, TransCore; these are just a few of my many transportation voice-over clients.  Here are some comments from clients: “He brings his knowledge of this industry and his ability to improve the words and message,” “It is a pleasure to work with someone so gifted of voice yet knows all the acronyms of the profession.”

I welcome the opportunity to use my experience wherever your organization needs to sound its best.  I’ve provided voice recordings for services such as IVR systems, transit announcements, highway advisory radio, video and PowerPoint narrations and even live announcing.  Please visit my Web site at www.bwcommunications.net to learn more and to hear samples.  You may also contact me at bernie@bwcommunications.net if you have questions.

AVIATION

1) With Oil Gusher Capped, Center to Manage Support Flights Closes

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100812_3595.php

2) Communication Problems May Have Delayed Search Following Alaska Plane Crash

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/us/13crash.html

3) FAA Adopts ICAO’s ‘Line Up and Wait’ Terminology

Link to article in Aviation International News:

http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/faa-adopts-icaos-line-up-and-wait-terminology-25807/

4) JetBlue’s Web Traffic Soars After Attendant Meltdown

Link to article in Crain’s New York Business:

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100812/FREE/100819915

BICYCLES

5) District DOT Activates DC’s First Bike Traffic Signals

Link to story and video on WTTG-TV:

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/traffic/ddot-activates-dcs-first-bike-traffic-signals-081110

CAMERAS

6) Safety Measure or Just Another Tax? Debate Over Red Light Cameras Intensifies

Link to ABC News story and video:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/citizens-fight-vote-red-light-cameras/story?id=11377323

7) Traffic Cameras Become Unbiased Witness to Accidents

Link to story and video on KCRG-TV:

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Traffic-Cameras-Becomes-Witness-to-Accidents-100593424.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

8) Glitch Keeps Cell Phone Maps from Prince Edward Island Ambulances

Link to CBC News story:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2010/08/13/pei-ambulance-cell-phone-map-584.html

OTHER

9) Can Cell Phones and Travelers Coexist Peacefully?

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/experts/mcgee/2010-08-12-cellphone-etiquette_N.htm

10) Research and Innovative Technology Administration Adds Facebook Page

Link to page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Research-and-Innovative-Technology-Administration/121617491187775

11) Memo from ITS/JPO Advisory Committee on April 7 Meeting

Link to memo:

http://www.its.dot.gov/itspac/meetings/advisory_memo.htm

RAILROADS

12) California Bill Would Air Rail Bidders’ Holocaust Role

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hQ65mAbapUiUvF8j21oxjj1Tci4QD9HI60LG3

ROADWAYS

13) Smarter Highway Signs are Confusing Seattle Drivers

Link to story and video on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Smarter-Highway-signs-confusing-drivers-100588684.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

14) Social Media Emerge as Digital Avenue for Emergency Response

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2010/08/12/social-media-emerging-as-digital-avenue-for-emergency-response.aspx

TRANSIT

15) Natchez Transit System to Be Featured on PBS’s Blueprint America

Link to article in The Natchez Democrat:

http://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/2010/aug/10/natchez-transit-system-be-featured-pbs/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

16) Information-Sharing Guidebook for Transportation Management Centers, Emergency Operations Centers, and Fusion Centers

Link to guidebook from FHWA:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop09003/index.htm

News Releases

1) 511NJ Begins Providing Real-Time Travel Times to New Jersey Shore Destinations

2) USTRANSCOM Opens New Global Transportation Command-and-Control Facility

3) Australian First for Adelaide’s Cyclists – Web Site Provides Personalized Cycling Routes

4) Aircell Rebrands High Speed Internet Service as Gogo Biz in Business Aviation Market

5) SingTel Collaborates with Telmap to Offer Search, Mapping and Navigation to Consumers in Singapore

Upcoming Events

Systems Engineering for ITS Workshop – September 7-8 – Arlington, Texas

http://systemsitsworkshop.eventsbot.com/

Friday Bonus

Just in time for back-to-school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ2iNOmPI-0

Today in Transportation History

1960 **50^th anniversary** The East Broad Top Railroad reopened as a tourist carrier.

http://www.ebtrr.com/

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

Participate in Global Traffic Solutions – GEWI Traffic Technologies Tour

This November, GEWI will be touring the US and Canada for the purpose of exchanging information about advanced traffic technologies being used around the world.  The tour demonstrates solutions for a variety of transportation related problems and ideas, including global vehicle/infrastructure projects similar to the US IntelliDrive initiative.  Other topics include data collection, harmonization, interoperability and dealing with emerging data types.  GEWI also wants to hear your current traffic data or system challenges.  This information exchange is just one of the many ways GEWI ensures that the TIC software product continues to be the global leader for the processing of transportation data.

If you’re interested in attending or hosting this free event in your area, contact jim.oneill@gewi.com.

AVIATION

1) Continental CEO Urges Air Traffic System Overhaul

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/7148230.html

2) New Guidelines Tell Indian Co-pilots to Speak Up

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2010/08/11/new-guidelines-say-co-pilots-need-to-speak-up/

3) How Steve Slater is Stifling JetBlue’s Social Media Strategy

Link to article in Advertising Age:

http://adage.com/article?article_id=145335

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) US Air Force Announces Civil Navigation Test Vectors for GPS IIF Satellite

Link to article in GPS World:

http://www.gpsworld.com/gnss-system/gps-modernization/news/air-force-announces-civil-navigation-test-vectors-gps-iif-satelli

MARITIME

5) Did Silenced Radio on Tug Lead to Duck Boat Crash?

Link to article in the Philadelphia Daily News:

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20100811_Did_silenced_radio_on_tug_lead_to_duck-boat_crash_.html

OTHER

6) Oklahoma Puts Brakes on Plan to Use Highway Traffic Cameras to ID Motorists Without Vehicle Insurance

Link to article in The Oklahoman:

http://newsok.com/highway-camera-plan-hits-roadblock/article/3484208

7) To Use Less Paper, Chicago Transportation Officials Spend Green on GreenPrint

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-08-10/news/ct-met-green-print-cdot-20100810_1_print-job-greenprint-technologies-cdot

8) Government 2.0: In Twitter World, Orange County Transportation Authority Personality Followed by Nearly 27,000

Link to article on PublicCEO.com:

http://www.publicceo.com/index.php/local-governments/151-local-governments-publicceo-exclusive/1831-government-20-in-twitter-world-octa-personality-followed-by-nearly-27000

9) Chennai Traffic Police to be on Facebook

Link to article in the Indian Express:

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/chennai-traffic-police-to-be-on-facebook/197194.html

PARKING

10) An Overview of San Francisco’s New High-Tech Parking System, SFPark

Link to article and video:

http://vimeo.com/13867453

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Fire Prompts Cleveland RTA to Demonstrate Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Link to article in The Plain Dealer:

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/08/fire_prompts_rta_to_demonstrat.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

12) Quietly, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Texting Ban for Truckers Goes to US DOT

Link to article in The Trucker:

http://www.thetrucker.com/News/Stories/2010/8/11/QuietlyNPRMontextingbanfortruckersgoestoDOT.aspx

TELEMATICS

13) Audible.com: ‘The Vehicle Will be a First Class Connected Internet Device’

Link to article in Telematics Update:

http://social.telematicsupdate.com/executive-viewpoint/audiblecom-“-vehicle-will-be-first-class-connected-internet-device

TRANSIT

14) DC Metro Issues Challenge to App Developers

Link to article on The Transit Wire:

http://www.thetransitwire.com/2010/08/11/metro-issues-challenge-to-app-developers/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Hawaii DOT Launches Web Site to Give Latest Info on Traffic

Link to article in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser:

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/hawaiinews/20100811_New_website_gives_commuters_latest_info_on_traffic.html

Link to GoAkamai: http://goakamai.org

16) Google Starts Traffic Service for Moscow, St. Petersburg

Link to article in The Moscow Times:

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/google-starts-traffic-service-for-moscow-st-pete/412178.html

VEHICLES

17) Wireless Car Sensors Vulnerable to Hackers

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/25962/

18) Early US Tests Find No Toyota Flaw in Electronics

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/11/business/11auto.html?_r=1

News Releases

1) US DOT’s ITS-JPO Announces Three Free IntelliDrive Meetings for Inventors

2) NTSB Issues Recommendations to Coast Guard on the Use of Cell Phones and Wireless Devices While Operating Vessels

3) Urban Mapping Introduces Geo Fact Finder: Infoviz, Web Mapping, On Demand

4) New York MTA Unveils Online Dashboard to Track Capital Projects

5) How Siemens and Motorola Wireless Networks Helped Chandler, Arizona Traffic Continue to Run Smoothly Through Planned Construction

6) New Visual Brand Identity for the New United Airlines

7) July Marks Record OnStar Navigation Requests

Upcoming Events

Airport Customer Service/Volunteer Ambassador Conference – October 17-19 – Denver

http://events.aaae.org/sites/101005/index.cfm

Today in Transportation History

1910 **100^th anniversary** Robert Fox was granted a patent in the UK for a system to display moving ads in railway tunnels.

http://fisherscircle.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/32/

1990 **20^th anniversary** I-10 was completed nationally with the opening of the Deck Park Tunnel in Phoenix.

http://www.azfamily.com/traffic/ADOT-celebrates-20th-anniversary-of-Deck-Park-tunnel-100438154.html

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

Join your colleagues in 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! Breaking News! The Hilton San Diego Bayfront has reduced the contracted room rate from $241/night to $219/night. The new rate applies to all existing confirmed reservations and any new reservations. Customized sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available. Visit IBTTA’s website for details.

BICYCLES

1) Momentum Grows for Federal Policy Breakthrough that Would Fast-Track Bikeway Innovations

Link to blog on BikePortland.org:

http://bikeportland.org/2010/08/10/momentum-grows-for-federal-policy-breakthrough-that-would-fast-track-bikeway-innovations/

CAMERAS

2) Maryland to Store License Plate Scanner Data at Intel Fusion Center

Link to blog from the Center for Investigative Reporting:

http://www.centerforinvestigativereporting.org/blogpost/20100809marylandtostorelicenseplatescannerdataatintelfusioncenter

CARTOGRAPHY

3) As Google Street View Ramps Up in Germany, Korea Clamps Down

Link to article in The Christian Science Monitor:

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2010/0810/As-Google-Street-View-ramps-up-in-Germany-Korea-clamps-down

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Technology is Making Tolls (Almost) Painless

Link to article in the Reading Eagle:

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=240518

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Putin Wants Russian Satnav System in New Cars from 2012

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gXennqUAYggivPoWReBOHGilIFhg

MARITIME

6) Vessel Traffic Management System May Get Some Blame for Indian Ship Collision

Link to article in the Bangalore Mirror:

http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/11/20100810201008102301575055dc25011/Guide-ditched-crashed-ship.html

7) Family of Fishing Guide Presumed Drowned Calls for GPS Locators

Link to article in the Times Colonist:

http://www.timescolonist.com/Family+fishing+guide+presumed+drowned+calls+locators/3380188/story.html

OTHER

8) Orange County Transportation Authority to Post Employee Pay, Benefits

Link to article in The Orange County Register:

http://www.ocregister.com/news/octa-261321-board-grand.html

9) New York Lauds Using Facial-Recognition for Driver’s Licenses

Link to article in The Washington Times:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/aug/10/ny-lauds-facial-recognition-technology-licenses/

10) Commuter ‘Pain’ Fuels Smart Solutions

Link to article in InformationWeek:

http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/08/commuter_pain_f.html

11) Can ‘Webinars’ Make Planning Workshops Obsolete?

Link to article on Planetizen:

http://www.planetizen.com/node/45478

PARKING

12) New Technology May Solve Your Parking Problems

Link to column in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_15722439

RAILROADS

13) Positive Train Control: Railroads, Suppliers Still Have a Ways to Go to Meet the 2015 Positive Train Control Mandate

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/pr/article.asp?id=24053

ROADWAYS

14) Using Tech to Curb Deaths on Minnesota’s Roadways

Link to story and audio on Minnesota Public Radio:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/08/10/minnesota-traffic-deaths/

15) Seattle’s ‘Smart Highway Signs’ Go Online Today

Link to story and video on KING-TV:

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Seattle-Smarter-Highways-go-online-Tuesday-100320979.html

16) Vermont Shows Off New Signs Warning Drivers to Give Room to Emergency Vehicles

Link to article in The Burlington Free Press:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20100810/NEWS02/8100307/State-shows-off-new-signs-warning-drivers-to-give-room-to-emergency-vehicles

SAFETY / SECURITY

17) Driver Ed Battles Texting Obsession

Link to article on BrookfieldNOW:

http://www.brookfieldnow.com/news/100379259.html

TRANSIT

18) New York City Buses to Get Ads Opposing Islam Center

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/nyregion/10mta.html

19) NTSB Criticizes DC Metro Board Over Fatal Crash in 2009

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/09/AR2010080905986.html

Link to news releases from WMATA:

http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=4601

http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=4602

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

20) Drawls Welcome: Texas DOT Tests Phone Info Line

Link to AP article:

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory?id=11367583

Link to news release from Texas DOT:

http://www.dot.state.tx.us/news/035-2010.htm

21) Twin Cities Ahead of Curve in Managing Congestion

Link to article on Twin Cities Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/08/09/twin-cities-ahead-curve-managing-congestion

VEHICLES

22) After 12 Years, EU License Plate Gets Traction

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gsMi_PefCSEbXt0sO7Vfm6zzIZmAD9HGNJQ82

News Releases

1) Federal Highway Administrator Mendez Helps Launch Smarter Highways on I-5 in Seattle

2) Telvent to Implement Light Rail Priority System in Algeria

3) Automated Valet Creates Customized iPhone App for DFW Airport Valet

4) Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellite Surpasses 10 Years On-Orbit

5) Waze 2.0 Available for Download, Featuring New Driving Groups

6) ReportLinker Adds Collecting and Distributing Traffic Information in China

Upcoming Events

National Unified Goal for Traffic Incident Management Summit – September 21-22 – Linthicum Heights, Maryland

http://www.i95coalition.org/i95/Portals/0/Public_Files/Whats-New/NUG%20Summit%20updated.pdf

Today in Transportation History

1990 **20^th anniversary** Magellan reached Venus to begin extensive radar mapping of the planet’s surface.

http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/magellan/

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Monday, August 9, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Zimbabwe Fools Media with Plane Accident Report

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPkRvdiRHwfVff9-DFAcjUVD7mcgD9HDEESO0

2) NTSB Offers Training on Aircraft Accident Emergency Communications

Link to article on AvStop.com:

http://avstop.com/news_august_2010/ntsb_offer_training_on_aircraft_accident_emergency_communications.htm

CAMERAS

3) Traffic Camera Debate Heats Up Campaign Trails in US

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/us/08traffic.html

4) Cameras Aim to Boost Safety at Rail Crossings

Link to column in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/article_b54d4771-0592-57f4-9dca-33ae89f5afd6.html

CARTOGRAPHY

5) Making Maps Accessible

Link to blog from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

http://technology.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2010/08/making-maps-accessible.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) US Appeals Court Nixes GPS Tracking Without Warrant

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hmO9Bg0JoO7weLFb4RIKxDdF8G8w

7) TV and Parking Spots: New GPS Navigation Systems

Link to DPA article:

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/338477,new-gps-navigation-systems.html

MARITIME

8) Mississippi River Commission Inspecting Arkansas River via Towboat

Tour offers information on river’s navigation system.

Link to article in the Tulsa World:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20100808_11_A11_TheMVM941973

OTHER

9) Victoria Transport Bureaucrat’s Mind Not on the Job

Senior official under fire for sending passenger tweets to fellow transport heavyweights.

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/transport-bureaucrat-mond-not-on-the-job/story-e6frf7kx-1225901824572

10) Hot Wheels, Want d8? Text It so with New Online Communications Service for Motorists

Link to article in The Advertiser:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/hot-wheels-want-d8-text-it-so-with-new-online-communications-service-for-motorists/story-e6frea73-1225900046355

11) US DOT Appeals to Gen Y Online

Link to column on Nextgov:

http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/08/dot_appeals_to_gen_y_online.php

PEDESTRIANS

12) New Traffic Signals Make it Safer for Pedestrians

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-08-09-crosswalk09_ST_N.htm

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

13) Photos Offer a Challenge: Consider Your Commute

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/201008090405/NEWS/8090317

ROADWAYS

14) Camera Testing Continues on North Carolina’s First Toll Road

Link to story and video on WRAL-TV:

http://www.wral.com/traffic/story/8099780/

15) Roadside Memorial Signs May Be Tough Sell in South Carolina

Link to article in The Sun News:

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/08/09/1627031/roadside-signs-may-be-tough-sell.html

16) Montana’s Cell Phone Pullouts a Sign of the Times

Link to commentary in the Great Falls Tribune:

http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100808/OPINION01/8080304/State+s+cell+phone+pullouts+a+sign+of+the+times

SAFETY / SECURITY

17) Alabama Feels the High Cost of Distracted Driving

Link to article in The Birmingham News:

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2010/08/alabama_feels_the_high_cost_of.html

18) Summer Edition of Safe Highway Matters Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.safehighways.org/SafeHighwayMatters.Summer2010.pdf

TRANSIT

19) Response to Seattle Light Rail Accidents Examined

Passenger communications cited as a problem.

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012557982_traincrash07m.html

20) New York MTA Sued Over Anti-Mosque Bus Ads

Link to story and video on NY1:

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/123391/mta-sued-over-anti-mosque-bus-ads

21) After Boston Herald Tip, MBTA Turns to Social Media to Help Fight Crime on Trains

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20100731after_herald_tip_mbta_turns_to_social_media_to_help_fight_crime_on_trains_tweet_brings_the_heat/

22) The Case for Frequency Mapping

Link to blog on Human Transit:

http://www.humantransit.org/2010/08/basics-the-case-for-frequency-mapping.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

23) Traffic Alerts Evolving for George Washington Bridge Commuters

Link to article in the Times Herald-Record:

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100809/NEWS/8090320/-1/SITEMAP

24) Victorian Traffic System Wins ‘Smart’ Award

Link to article in Supply Chain Review:

http://www.supplychainreview.com.au/news/articleid/69076.aspx

VEHICLES

25) Engineers Turn Robot Arm Into Formula 1 Simulator

Link to article and video in IEEE Spectrum:

http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/engineers-turn-robot-arm-into-formula-1-simulator

26) Jerry Flint, Dean of Auto Writers, Dead at 79

Link to article in Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/08/jerry-flint-obituary-detroit-business-autos-backseat-driver.html

27) Honk if You Hate: Dashboard Gauges You Can’t Read

Link to column in Inside Jersey:

http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2010/08/honk_if_you_hate_low_tire_pres.html

News Releases

1) Spatial Roundtable Focuses on DOT Asset Management

2) Georgia Tech Extends Global Reach with Panama Logistics Innovation and Research Center

3) Washington Redskins Show Off a New and Improved FedExFied, Including Pre- and Post-Game Traffic Alerts

Solicitation

– Request for Information – IntelliDrive Performance Measurement and Performance-Based Management Demonstrations – US Department of Transportation

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2010/nri_intellidrive_performance.htm

Upcoming Events

ITS Evaluation Workshop: Emerging Needs and Opportunities in ITS Evaluation, Supporting New Directions in Research and Deployment – September 20 – Irvine, California

http://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/byLink/2010EvalWorkshop?OpenDocument&Cost%5E

Also see the International Benefits, Evaluations and Costs (IBEC) Facebook Group

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125581960792461&v=wall

Today in Transportation History

1945 **65^th anniversary** A Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Bockscar, dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki.

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=527

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Friday, August 6, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

Bernie’s Notes

Sometimes when traveling I’ve made it a point to meet TCN readers. It’s a great opportunity to not only meet face-to-face, but to learn a bit about you and your company. Just last week I had great meetings with several TCN readers in Vermont and New Hampshire. That’s caused me to think that I’m overlooking the chance to meet TCN readers in my own backyard; the New Jersey, New York City area. If you’re either in this area or expect to be visiting and would like to get together, please drop me a note at bernie@bwcommunications.net

AVIATION

1) Air Traffic Technologies Get Boost from US Senate Appropriators

Link to article on Nextgov:

http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20100805_2074.php

2) A Year After Fatal Collision, Critics Say Not Enough Being Done to Make Northern New Jersey Skies Safer

Critics say not enough being done to improve communications and better track aircraft.

Link to article in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/news/080610_Critics_say_not_enough_being_done_to_make_North_Jersey_skies_safer.html

3) Airservices Australia Unveils Major Air Navigation Upgrade Program

Link to article in LogisticsWeek:

http://logisticsweek.com/air/2010/08/australia-unveils-major-air-navigation-upgrade-programme/

4) iPad, Lower Prices May Increase Wi-Fi Usage on Planes

Link to article from The Online Reporter:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/publication/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=38622

5) National Institute for Aviation Research Launches Aging Aircraft Maintenance Web Site

Link to article on AVweb:

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/aging_aircraft_maintenance_site_203081-1.html

6) Next Generation Air Transportation System: FAA and NASA Have Improved Human Factors Research Coordination, but Stronger Leadership Needed

Link to GAO report:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10824.pdf

BICYCLES

7) Apple Introduces Us to the Smart Bike

Link to blog on Patently Apple:

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2010/08/apple-introduces-us-to-the-smart-bike.html

CAMERAS

8) Maryland to Create Statewide Database for License Plate Readers

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/767477

OTHER

9) Florida to Employees: Keep that Tweet (and Status Update, IM, SMS, etc.)

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2010/08/05/web-state-of-florida-record-keeping-electronic.aspx

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

10) Iowa Photo Shoot to Accent Transport Options

Pictures will contrast the amount of space needed to transport the same number of people by car, bus or bicycle.

Link to article in The Des Moines Register:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100806/NEWS/100805055/-1/SPORTS12/Photo-shoot-to-accent-transport-options

RAILROADS

11) Wisconsin Releases Previously Lost Train Records

Link to AP article:

http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/100018064.html

12) Eurostar Offers Redesigned Web Site

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/eurostar-offers-redesigned-web-site/

ROADWAYS

13) Warning Over ‘Steal a Road Cone’ Day in New Zealand

Link to ONE News story:

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/warning-over-steal-road-cone-3687335

TRANSIT

14) Bus Cameras Show Fatal Injury from New Angle

Link to article from the Connecticut Law Tribune:

http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1202464110184

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Georgia DOT Takes Traffic Light Timing Regional

Coordination will attempt to circumvent challenges of multiple jurisdictions.

Link to article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

http://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-politics-elections/dot-takes-traffic-light-585959.html

VEHICLES

16) Street Smarts

Driverless cars may be closer than you think but there are some issues to overcome.

Link to blog in The New York Times:

http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/06/street-smarts/

17) IntelliDrive System Engineering User Needs Workshops

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

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/2010/intellidrive_engineering.htm

News Releases

1) DC Metro Invites Software Developers to Discuss New Transit Data Feed

2) ‘Smart Intersection’ Introduced for Improved Safety and Mobility of Owosso, Michigan’s Surface Transportation System

3) Heading to Orange Beach or Gulf Shores, Alabama? Drop Off Cell Phones at the Beach Express (BEX) and Help Soldiers Call Home

4) UK Hauliers Sign Up to Improved Free-to-Use Web Site for Abnormal Loads

Job Postings

– Economist – Research and Innovative Technology Administration – Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89697524&JobTitle=Economist

Upcoming Events

Telematics Japan 2010 – October 13-14 – Tokyo

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/japan

Friday Bonus

How Gulliver’s skateboard might have looked to the Lilliputians.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU1qSSZDPws&feature=player_embedded

Today in Transportation History

1945 **65^th anniversary** The Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan during World War II.

http://www.time.com/time/2005/hiroshima/

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Thursday, August 5, 2010 – ISSN 1529-1057

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) July Issue of the National Weather Service’s The Front Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.weather.gov/os/aviation/front/10july-front.pdf

GPS / NAVIGATION

2) DeLorme Unveils First Text Satellite Messaging GPS Handheld Device

Link to article in International Business Times:

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/41123/20100805/delorme-gps-amazon-satellite-communicator-earthmate-google-maps.htm

3) GPS-Equipped Glasses are a Personal Navigation System

Link to article and video on CrunchGear:

http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/08/03/video-this-pair-of-glasses-is-actually-a-personal-navigation-system/

OTHER

4) Should Videotaping the Police Really Be a Crime?

Link to commentary in Time:

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2008566,00.html

5) The Tragic State of Pitching the Geospatial Press

Link to commentary in Directions Magazine:

http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=3558

6) Social Media in the Transportation Industry: Implications for Change

Link to audio files and presentations from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority:

http://www.njtpa.org/Involved/events/SocialMediaSymposium.aspx

7) Can Australia’s TravelSmart Work in the US?

Link to audio and PowerPoint presentation by Randy Salzman:

http://www.njtpa.org/Involved/Events/TravelSmart_Presentation.aspx

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

8) Web Site Sheds Light on Pennsylvania Transportation Crisis

Link to article in the Standard Speaker:

http://standardspeaker.com/news/website-sheds-light-on-transportation-crisis-1.922617

9) Minnesota Launches ‘No Texting While Driving’ Campaign

Link to AP article:

http://wcco.com/local/texting.while.driving.2.1844013.html

RAILROADS

10) CREATE Partners Create Web Site for 75^th Street Corridor Project

Link to article in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/prdailynews/news.asp?id=24020

Link to site: http://www.75thcip.org/

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) US Department of Homeland Security and FEMA Invite Comments to National Dialogue on Preparedness

Link to further information:

http://preparedness.ideascale.com/

TRANSIT

12) Beloit (Wisconsin) Transit Using Bingo to Attract Bus Riders

Link to story and video on WISC-TV:

http://www.channel3000.com/traffic/24518073/detail.html

13) Transit Buddies to Help Newcomers Navigate Arkansas Bus System

Link to article in The Sun:

http://www.jonesborosun.com/story.php?ID=44173

14) A Case for Open Data in Transit

Link to blog and video on Streetfilms.org:

http://www.streetfilms.org/a-case-for-open-data-in-transit/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) Time Warner Cable’s NY1 Preps 24-Hour Traffic Channel

Link to article in Multichannel News:

http://www.multichannel.com/article/455675-Time_Warner_Cable_s_NY1_Preps_24_Hour_Traffic_Channel.php

16) Qatar to Get Smart Traffic System

Link to article in Zawya:

http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100805054524

VEHICLES

17) Experts Debate How Connected Vehicles Will Talk to Each Other

Link to article on The Detroit Bureau:

http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2010/08/experts-debate-how-connected-vehicles-will-talk-to-each-other/

18) Car Tech: Building the Zero-Fatality Car

Link to article in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179697/Car_tech_Building_the_zero_fatality_car

19) Back to the Futurama with Cooperative Mobility

Link to blog on Mobile Synergetics:

http://www.mobilesynergetics.com/cooperative-mobility-futurama/

News Releases

1) Akron-Canton Airport Launches New Advertising Campaign: Intervention

Upcoming Events

2010 National Signage Research & Education Conference – October 13-14 – Cincinnati

http://www.thesignagefoundation.org/conference/

Today in Transportation History

1620 **390^th anniversary** The Mayflower left on its first attempted voyage to North America. Due to a leak on a companion ship, the vessels had to return.

http://www.archive.org/stream/mayflowerherlogj00ames#page/n9/mode/2up

1930 **80^th anniversary** Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the Moon, was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/armstrong-na.html

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