Thursday, July 7, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) Inhofe Introduces ‘Pilot’s Bill of Rights’

Bill calls for pilots facing enforcement action to be given air traffic communication recordings and simplification of Notice to Airmen system.

Link to article in the Tulsa World:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=505&articleid=20110706_16_A11_CUTLIN890205

Link to news release from Senator James Inhofe:

http://inhofe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=018d2b10-e736-c509-be28-11227b914847

2) UK Airlines Poised to Back Government Plan to Sell Down Its Stake in National Air Traffic Services

Link to article in the Financial Times:

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/24547714-a8cb-11e0-b877-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1RPqMwuQI

3) Obama Speech Revives Business Jet PR Battle

Link to article in Aviation Week:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=busav&id=news/bav/2011/07/04/01.xml

4) Few Airlines Respond to Pilot Fatigue Study

Link to ABC News story:

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/airlines-radio-silent-pilot-fatigue-study/story?id=14009295

5) ‘Throwing Airplanes Into the Air’ – Life Inside Airport Control Towers

Link to blog in The Wall Street Journal:

http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2011/07/07/throwing-airplanes-into-the-air-life-inside-airport-control-towers

 OTHER

6) New York State Police: Email Traffic Ticket is a Hoax, Contains Virus

Link to article in The Journal News:

http://www.lohud.com/article/20110707/NEWS03/107070378/State-police-Email-traffic-ticket-hoax-contains-virus

Link to news release from the New York State Police:

http://troopers.ny.gov/Public_Information/2011_News_Releases/07-06-11_Hoax_E-mail_Alert.cfm

ROADWAYS

7) Move to Standardize Road Signs in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Link to article in the Daily Mirror:

http://print.dailymirror.lk/business/127-local/49386.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) Safety Group Wants More Data on Cellphone Bans

Governors Highway Safety Association urges states to not enact new laws until more research is done.

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-07-06-distracted-driving-cellphones-texting-ban-state-laws_n.htm

9) Cellphones, Devices Biggest Driving Distractions

Link to Reuters article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/07/uk-cell-phones-devices-biggest-driving-d-idUSLNE76604720110707

Link to news release from the Governors Highway Safety Association:

http://www.ghsa.org/html/media/pressreleases/2011/20110707_sfdist.html

10) Honduran Mimes Turn Silent to Educate for Traffic Safety

Link to story and video from CNN:

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/watercooler/163887/70/Mimes-take-to-the-streets-of-Honduras

TELEMATICS

11) Fleet Telematics Leader Vnomics Making Its Mark in Multiple Spaces

Link to interview on TMCnet:

http://embedded-m2m-solutions.tmcnet.com/topics/embedded-m2m-solutions/articles/194310-fleet-telematics-leader-vnomics-making-its-mark-multiple.htm

TRANSIT

12) Paris Transport Plans to Put Travel Pass in Mobiles – Report

Link to article in Telecompaper:

http://www.telecompaper.com/news/paris-transport-plans-to-put-travel-pass-in-mobiles-report

Link to article in La Tribune:

http://www.latribune.fr/technos-medias/telecoms/20110705trib000634355/le-passe-navigo-bientot-sur-telephone-mobile-.html (in French)

13) Toronto Subway Naming Rights Up for Grabs as TTC Approves Ad Contract

Link to story and video on CityNews:

http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/141205–subway-naming-rights-up-for-grabs-as-ttc-approves-advertising-contract

14) New Maps on New York City Subway Platforms Seek Clarity

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/07/new-maps-on-subway-platforms-seek-clarity/

15) NY Waterway Bus Locator Still Proving to be a Success with Ferry Commuters

Link to article in FerryTimes:

http://www.nywaterway.com/Newsletter.aspx?aid=18

Link to NY Waterway’s Real-Time GPS Bus Locator:

http://tds1.saucontech.com/tds-map/nywmenu.htm

VEHICLES

16) Electric, Hybrid Cars to be Required to Sound Pedestrian Alerts

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-07-07/electric-hybrid-cars-to-be-required-to-sound-pedestrian-alerts.html

News Releases

1) DC Metro Customers Voice Strong Preference for Short, Distinctive Station Names

2) Government of Canada and Saint John Transit Launch New Vehicle-Tracking Technology

3) FDOT’s Florida 511 Launches New Traffic App

4) UCLA and KCET Air Public Service Special on ‘Carmageddon’

Upcoming Events

Using Regional ITS Architecture(s) – July 20 – Garden Grove, California

http://www.ntionline.com/courses/courseinfo.php?id=68

Today in Transportation History  

 

1941 **70^th anniversary** US forces landed in Iceland to relieve British troops during World War II.

http://www.history.army.mil/books/70-7_03.htm

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) MIT Algorithm Could Help Prevent Midair Collisions

Link to CNET blog:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20076904-1/mit-algorithm-could-help-prevent-midair-collisions/

Link to further information from MIT:

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/air-traffic-control-0705.html

2) Passenger Says Photo Led to Ouster from US Airways Flight

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/business/125060558.html

OTHER

3) Apple Obtains US Trademark for ‘280’ Along with I-280 Shield for Map Icon

Link to blog on TechCrunch:

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/06/apple-obtains-u-s-trademark-for-280-wait-what/

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

4) Bangalore Accident Videos Now on Facebook

Police post crashes to raise awareness.

Link to story and video on CNN-IBN:

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/bangalore-accident-videos-now-on-facebook/165272-3.html

5) DC Influencer: Lloyd Brown, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Link to article in PR Week:

http://goo.gl/disBy

6) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Videos Updated in Montana

Link to article in the Ravalli Republic:

http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_a97c5c4c-a6a8-11e0-94ad-001cc4c002e0.html

ROADWAYS

7) Highway Signs Growing Like Weeds?

Towns asking New Jersey DOT to prune roadside signs.

Link to article in the Asbury Park Press:

http://www.app.com/article/20110705/NJNEWS10/307050081/Highway-signs-growing-like-weeds-

8) National City, California Tests System that May Lower Response Times

Link to story and video on KGTV-TV:

http://www.10news.com/news/28444240/detail.html

9) Philippine Officials Remove ‘Witches Crossing’ Sign Following Outrage from Residents

Sign was designed to deter speeding at accident-prone location.

Link to article in Gulf News:

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/philippines/philippine-officials-take-down-witches-crossing-sign-following-outrage-from-residents-1.834064

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) QR Codes Aim to Curb Drunken Driving in Texas

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/health/QR-Codes-Curb-Drunken-Driving-Texas.html

11) Social Media Spreads Locations of Random Breath-Testing, Mobile Speed Cameras in Canberra Area

Link to article in The Canberra Times:

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/social-media-spreads-rbt-locations/2218455.aspx

TELEMATICS

12) A Sensing Probe in Every Car?

Link to article in Government Computer News:

http://gcn.com/articles/2011/07/18/mobile-telematics-apps-side.aspx

13) National Weather Service Goes Trucking for Hard-to-Reach Data

Link to article in Government Computer News:

http://gcn.com/articles/2011/07/18/mobile-telematics-apps.aspx

14) Hyundai’s Blue Link Joins OnStar, Sync in Chatty-Car Drive

Link to article in Investor’s Business Daily:

http://www.investors.com/NewsAndAnalysis/Article.aspx?id=577320

TRANSIT

15) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Again Considers Audio Ads on Its Buses

Link to article in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/07/06/mbta_again_considers_audio_ads_on_its_buses

16) Google Maps 5.7 for Android Gets Transit Navigation

Link to blog on CNET:

http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-20077252-12/google-maps-5.7-for-android-gets-transit-navigation/

Link to announcement and video from Google:

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-maps-57-for-android-introduces.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

17) Sirius XM Radio to Launch ‘Carmageddon Radio’

Link to article on Satellite Radio Playground:

http://satelliteradioplayground.com/2011/07/06/sirius-xm-radio-nasdaqsiri-to-launch-carmageddon-radio/

VEHICLES

18) Connected Cars: Take One to Ease Congestion

Link to commentary on AutomotiveWorld.com:

http://www.automotiveworld.com/news/components/87960-connected-cars-take-one-to-ease-congestion

News Releases

1) Smart City Technologies Will Grow Fivefold to Exceed $39 Billion in 2016 – ABI Research

2) TripAdvisor Now Provides Travelers Access to European Train Travel Options

3) Mitsubishi Motors and Kids Safety First to Conduct Safety Seat Checks at Mitsubishi Dealerships

Upcoming Events

Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (SASHTO) Annual Meeting – August 20-24 – Louisville, Kentucky

http://www.sashto.org/SASHTO2011

Today in Transportation History  

 

1936 **75^th anniversary** The Bureau of Air Commerce took over three control centers in Chicago, Cleveland and Newark to begin the US government’s management of the air traffic system.

http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Government_Role/FAA_History/POL8.htm

1936 **75^th anniversary** A major breach of the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal took place.  The breach was never repaired and marked the beginning of the end for the canal.

http://www.mbbcs.org.uk/

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) The Paperless Cockpit

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/business/05pilots.html

2) FAA Pushes Back Paperwork Deadline for Block Aircraft Registration Request Program

Link to article in Flight International:

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2011/07/04/359100/faa-pushes-back-barr-paperwork-deadline.html

3) Boeing Using ‘Brand Journalism’ to Turn Its Website Around

Link to article from Ragan.com:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=45879

4) Southwest Airlines and Social Media Strategy: Five Lessons for Marketers

Link to blog on Social Media Explorer:

http://www.socialmediaexplorer.com/social-media-marketing/southwest-airlines-strategy

CAMERAS

5) High-Tech South African Cops to Target Traffic Offenders

Link to article on IOL News:

http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/hi-tech-cops-target-road-hogs-1.1093566

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

6) Political Party Joins Montreal Newspaper’s Efforts to Get Mercier Bridge Inspection Reports

Link to article in The Gazette:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/joins+efforts+road+reports/5049706/story.html

RIDESHARING

7) Three Carpooling Apps to Cut Commuting Costs

Link to blog on CNET:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20076860-48/three-carpooling-apps-to-cut-commuting-costs

ROADWAYS

8) Utah DOT Hopes Trailblazers Will Help Ease Commute

Link to story and video on KSL-TV:

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=838&sid=13016848

9) South Chicago Suburbs Feel Like They’re on a Toll Road to Nowhere

Illinois Tollway policy bans blue hospitality signs promoting off-highway services.

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-07-04/classified/ct-met-getting-around-0704-20110704_1_toll-road-choice-hotels-oases

SAFETY / SECURITY

10) Awareness of Potential of eSafety Systems on the Rise

Link to article from ERTICO:

http://www.ertico.com/fia-news-awareness-of-potential-of-esafety-systems-on-the-rise/

SPACE

11) First iPhone Flying on Last Shuttle Mission

Link to article from NASA:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/behindscenes/whatsgoingup135.html

Link to further information from Odyssey Space Research:

http://www.odysseysr.com/spacelab/index.html

TOURISM

12) Tourism New Zealand in Major Online Overhaul

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2011/07/05/news/tourism-new-zealand-in-major-online-overhaul

TRANSIT

13) Toronto Transit Commission Wants to Charge for Text Messages

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

http://www.thestar.com/news/transportation/article/1017857–like-those-ttc-texts-prepare-to-pay

14) Caltrain to Use Cameras as Suicides Rise

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/04/BALG1K5JG2.DTL

15) Metro-North Considers Winter Strategy

Improved customer communications and quicker decisions on service cuts are two priorities for next winter.

Link to article in The Advocate:

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Plowing-ahead-Metro-North-considers-winter-1451127.php

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

16) Roadwork Info Freer in Ontario than Quebec

Web simplicity; tight-lipped Quebec makes it tough.

Link to article in The Gazette:

http://www.montrealgazette.com/Roadwork+info+freer+Ontario/5049704/story.html

17) Phone Data to Give a Picture of Traffic Shutdown in Los Angeles

Link to blog in The New York Times:

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/phone-data-to-give-a-picture-of-traffic-disaster-in-l-a/

Link to news release from Waze and KABC-TV:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8620621.htm

VEHICLES

18) The Open-Source Car

Link to blog on ZDNet:

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/the-open-source-car/9193?tag=mantle_skin;content

News Releases

1) CITE Offers Free Certificate Programs to New Students in July 2011

2) Washington State Technology Company Sues Ford Motor Company for Patent Infringement

Upcoming Events

Talking Freight Seminar: Engaging the Private Sector – July 20

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/news/news_detail.asp?ID=741

Today in Transportation History  

 

1961 **50^th anniversary** Israel launched its first rocket, Shavit 2.

http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/features/this-week-in-haaretz-1961-israel-launches-a-rocket-into-space-1.300683

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Monday, July 4, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

AVIATION

1) New Air Traffic Control System at Crossroads

Link to AP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iUQ2FxxC4lL6xlLlnTpUoYWhY87A?docId=447e31f1c14e4d2ab89dc382b692b96b

2) New Guidance System for Skies Could Face Delays

Link to article and video in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/antidote-to-air-gridlock-is-complex-undertaking/2011/06/30/AG9bdnwH_story.html

CAMERAS

3) Distance Speed Cameras Locked-In In Australian Capital Territory

Link to article in The Canberra Times:

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/distance-speed-cameras-locked-in/2214626.aspx

4) Costa Rican Traffic Cameras to Do More than Check Speeding Vehicles

Link to article on InsideCostaRica:

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2011/july/04/costarica11070403.htm

OTHER

5) Israeli Government Committee to End Wildcat Spelling of Place Names

New policy designed to ‘make it easier to read maps and signs.’

Link to article in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=227702

6) Mumbaikars ‘Dislike’ Traffic Cops’ Facebook Page

Link to story on NDTV:

http://www.ndtv.com/article/cities/mumbaikars-dislike-traffic-cops-facebook-page-116584

7) Florida’s Learner-Permit Driving Exam Returns Online, Raising Questions About Cheating

Link to article in The Palm Beach Post:

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/floridas-learner-permit-driving-exam-returns-online-raising-1579687.html

8) Intelligent Transport Systems in Action

Action plan and legal framework for the deployment of ITS in Europe.

Link to publication from the EU:

http://bookshop.europa.eu/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/EU-Bookshop-Site/en_GB/-/EUR/ViewPublication-Start?PublicationKey=MI3210588

ROADWAYS

9) New Minnesota-Wisconsin Bridge Could Attract Overweight Rigs, but New Technology Could Snag Violators

Link to article in the Star Tribune:

http://www.startribune.com/local/east/124920834.html

10) Sri Lanka Signboards, Street Names – Being Visible Silently

Link to article in The Sunday Times:

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/110703/BusinessTimes/bt28.html

11) Surprise, Arizona Produces Video About Their Intelligent Transportation System

Link to video:

http://youtu.be/B1-kE9Q6Cvc

TELEMATICS

12) OnStar Paying Special Attention to China with Mobile App Launch

Link to article on Torque News:

http://www.torquenews.com/119/onstar-paying-special-attention-china-mobile-app-launch

TRANSIT

13) E-Ticketing Planned for Swiss Transport

Link to article on The Local:

http://www.thelocal.ch/national/20110704_441.html

14) Bus Rapid Transit Eyed as Speedy Solution for US 36 in Colorado

Link to article in the Boulder Daily Camera:

http://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-county-news/ci_18398995

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

15) New Message Signs, Cameras Coming to Kentucky Highways

Link to AP article:

http://www.fox19.com/story/15021359/new-message-signs-cameras-coming-to-ky-highways

VEHICLES

16) An Executive Viewpoint: Scott J. McCormick, President, Connected Vehicle Trade Association

Link to interview on TheWhereBusiness.com:

http://social.thewherebusiness.com/content/executive-viewpoint-scott-j-mccormick-president-connected-vehicle-trade-association

17) Connected Cars: Not Just Science Fiction Anymore

Link to article in PCWorld:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/234846/connected_cars_not_just_science_fiction_anymore.html

News Releases

1) innovITS Advance: Connecting Vehicles, Highways and Telecommunications

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Fundamentals of Machine Vision – Smart Cameras – July 12

http://video.webcasts.com/events/pmny001/viewer/index.jsp?eventid=38968&adid=em1

Today in Transportation History  

 

1961 **50^th anniversary** Soviet nuclear submarine K-19 developed a leak in its reactor coolant system resulting in the death of a number aboard the sub.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/k19/index.html

1981 **30^th anniversary** Joy McGrath and Bernie Wagenblast were married in Westfield, New Jersey.

http://goo.gl/Gnb8D

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