Monday, February 7, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Close Calls in the Skies: FAA Reporting Methods Questioned

Link to article in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/04/AR2011020406956.html

2) British Airlines Warn Tories Not to Sell Stake in Air Traffic Control

Link to article in The Observer:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2011/feb/06/nats-airlines-government-stake-selloff

3) Air New Zealand to Allow Calls, Texts on New Plane

Link to article in The New Zealand Herald:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology/news/article.cfm?c_id=5&objectid=10704698

4) How Airports Can Use Technology to Improve the Customer Experience

Link to article on Tnooz:

http://www.tnooz.com/2011/02/04/how-to/how-airports-can-use-technology-to-improve-the-customer-experience

CAMERAS

5) Victorian Government Denies Release of Speed Camera Locations Will Raise Road Toll

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/speed-camera-blitz-in-the-suburbs/story-e6frf7kx-1226001064979

GPS / NAVIGATION

6) ‘Death by GPS’ in Desert

Navigation devices being depended upon in wilderness areas with deadly results.

Link to article in The Sacramento Bee:

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/01/30/3362727/death-by-gps-in-desert.html

OTHER

7) Chat with Siddhartha Banerjee, Developer of Meter Down, a Rickshaw and Taxi Fare Calculator

Link to article on Tech2:

http://tech2.in.com/india/topstuff/mobiletablet-apps-software/chat-with-siddhartha-bannerjee-developer-of-meter-down/190942/0

8) Cairo Taxi Guide App Released for Free Due to Situation in Egyptian Capital

Link to further information from iTunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cairo-taxi-guide/id416874893?mt=8

9) Presentations from FOT-Net Webinar, ‘Cooperation Needs on Field Operational Tests’

Link to further information and presentations from FOT-Net:

http://www.fot-net.eu/en/news__events/events/past_fot_events/fot-net_webinar_took__place_on_03_february_1400_cet.htm

PARKING

10) A New App Can Help you Park in Hollywood

Link to story and video on KNBC-TV:

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/station/as-seen-on/A_New_App_Can_Help_You_Park_in_Hollywood_Los_Angeles-112355369.html

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

11) Sharing the Value of Transit

Link to blog in Mass Transit:

http://news.cygnusb2bmail.com/portal/wts/cgmcFeaAq9qbaC8DefjbsxcBjx37a

ROADWAYS

12) Kansas City, Kansas Police Use Forensic Mapping to Investigate Accidents

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Kansas-City-Police-Use-Forensic-Mapping-to-Investigate-Accidents.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

13) Airport Checkpoints of the Future

Personal data will be used to score passengers.

Link to article in Aviation Week and Space Technology:

http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?channel=awst&id=news/awst/2011/02/07/AW_02_07_2011_p43-279149.xml

14) February Issue of The Responder

Link to newsletter:

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx0aW1uZXR3b3Jrc2l0ZXxneDozZDNmNzI5Mjg3YWJkMzEz

TRANSIT

15) Taking Mobile Digital Signage to a New Level

Link to article in Mass Transit:

http://www.masstransitmag.com/interactive/2011/02/03/taking-mobile-digital-signage-to-a-new-level/

16) What’s the Best TriMet App Out There? Easy: PDX Bus (by a Mile)

Link to column in The Oregonian:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2011/02/andrew_wallace_inventor_of_pdx.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

17) South Dakota 511 Road Test

Link to story and video on KELO-TV:

http://www.keloland.com/News/NewsDetail6371.cfm?Id=110346

18) Spread of Smart Phones Eases Holiday Traffic Congestion in South Korea

Link to article in The Chosun Ilbo:

http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/02/07/2011020700548.html

19) Rare Look Inside Virginia DOT Control Room

Link to story and video on WAVY-TV:

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/rare-look-inside-vdot-control-room

20) More 411 Would have Helped Drivers Trapped on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive

Link to column in the Chicago Tribune:

http://blogs.chicagotribune.com/news_columnists_ezorn/2011/02/more-411-would-have-helped-the-lsd-911.html

VEHICLES

21) Europe’s Cars Adopt Daytime Lights to Boost Safety

Link to AFP article:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hvkCrDH_d0tFk8c6t5DJ6bWfBFJg?docId=CNG.f633c1f93ead7c4ea82895634cdfeeaf.721

Link to further information from the EU:

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/pdf/projects/drl.pdf

22) Give Your Dashboard the Finger

An in-car interface helps drivers keep their hands on the wheel.

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/communications/32251/

23) For Car Cassette Decks, Play Time is Over

Link to article in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/automobiles/06AUDIO.html

News Releases

1) Sensis to Design NextGen Airspace Procedures for High-Density Airport Terminal Areas

2) TripAdvisor Acquires EveryTrail, Expands Mobile Travel Offering

3) Digital Signage Federation Releases Digital Signage Privacy Standards

4) New Washington State Good to Go! Statewide Customer Service Center to Feature Enhanced Web Site and Pass Options for Electronic Tolls

Upcoming Events

Webinar: Organizational Change – Supporting Effective ITS Deployment in State and Local Government – February 9

http://webportal.itsa.org/Events/ViewEventDetail.aspx?code=68a25752-cb19-e011-9979-00142210ec9e

Today in Transportation History

1961 **50^th anniversary** The Manned Lunar Landing Task Group, chaired by George M. Low, delivered a report to NASA saying a manned landing on the moon was possible before the end of the decade.

http://www.lib.rpi.edu/Archives/history/presidents/low,gm.html

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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MARITIME

1) Integrated Maritime Monitoring System Launched in Bulgaria

Link to article in The Sofia Echo:

http://www.sofiaecho.com/2011/02/03/1036380_integrated-maritime-monitoring-system-launched-in-bulgaria

TELEMATICS

2) Auto Insurers Get New Window on Driving Habits

Link to article in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704775604576120361954865544.html

TRANSIT

3) Edmonton Transit to Test System to Provide Real-Time Bus Updates

Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/location+system+technology+costs+city+test/4215475/story.html

4) Beefed-Up MBTA Still Falters Under Blizzard of Visitors

Link to article in the Boston Herald:

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/news/on_the_t/index.php/2011/02/01/beefed-up-mbta-still-falters-under-blizzard-of-visitors/

Link to MBTA site: http://www.mbta.com/

5) Firms Make Deals with New York MTA to Sell Transit-Themed Signs, Apparel

Link to article in Crain’s New York Business:

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20110130/SMALLBIZ/301309982

6) What are Best Practices in Transit Branding, Marketing and Communications?

Link to blog on The City Fix:

http://thecityfix.com/what-are-best-practices-in-transit-branding-marketing-and-communications/

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

7) New 24-Hour Traffic Channel on Philadelphia TV Finding Viewers

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20110203_New_24-hour_traffic_channel_on_TV_here_finding_viewers.html

Link to further information on Tango Traffic: http://tangotraffic.com/

8) Motorists in Tennessee Hunger for Helpful Traffic Updates

State says it’s unlikely to provide updates on congestion due to limited information.

Link to article in The Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110202/WILLIAMSON12/102020330/Motorists-hunger-helpful-traffic-updatesthe

9) American Idle: On the Road

To shorten ever-growing commutes, will drivers pay money to take faster lanes, avoid traffic?

Link to column in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703445904576118082299960882.html

VEHICLES

10) New Nevada Director Says ‘DMV in a Box’ Proposal Will Revolutionize Service

Proposal would provide self-service kiosks around state.

Link to Nevada News Bureau article:

http://www.nevadanewsbureau.com/2011/02/02/new-dmv-director-says-dmv-in-a-box-proposal-will-revolutionize-service/

11) Apple Update Foils Toyotas

Link to article in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/cartech/apple-update-foils-toyotas-20110201-1abkq.html

News Releases

1) FAA, JetBlue Agreement to Bring NextGen Precision to East Coast, Caribbean Routes

2) Free Wi-Fi for 200,000 Sydney Ferries Commuters

3) Case Study: Opticom Traffic Signal Priority Control for Emergency Vehicle Preemption in Savannah, Georgia

4) Al McGowan Named CEO of TrafficCast

5) Luxembourg National Railway Offers iPhone App with Timetable Information

Solicitation

–  Call for Proposals – Telematics Applications for Rail Passengers’ Services – European Commission

http://ec.europa.eu/transport/grants/2011_03_21_en.htm

Upcoming Events

Positive Train Control World Congress – February 22-24 – Miami

http://www.ptcworldcongress.com

Today in Transportation History

1961 **50^th anniversary** Operation ‘Looking Glass’ began. A US Air Force aircraft was airborne at all times to provide command and control of the US nuclear arsenal in the event of an attack which destroyed the ground-based command center.

http://www.nebraskastudies.org/0900/stories/0901_0124.html

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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GEWI FREE NEWSLETTER read by thousands worldwide.

GEWI’s newsletter provides useful and practical information about global traffic technologies, customer projects and trends, and is full of ideas about real-world solutions using GEWI’s TIC product. In the next edition: how TIC3 can be used to manage parking data, how TIC3 can be used to create randomized traffic data for system testing, and details on TIC’s flexible and scalable pricing solutions for both public and private sector customers to enable progress to be made on transportation projects (even under today’s era of budgetary constraints). Sign up today to receive GEWI’s next newsletter being distributed this Friday, Feb. 4th, and then continue to receive more news six times a year.  To subscribe, simply visit, www.GEWI.com and select Newsletter Subscription.  For more information contact jim.oneill@gewi.com

AVIATION

1) Airlines Face Obligation in EU Proposal to Give Passenger Data

Link to Bloomberg article:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-02/airlines-face-obligation-in-eu-proposal-to-give-passenger-data.html

Link to news release from the EU:

http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/120

2) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Replace Confusing Road Signs this Year

Link to article in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2011/02/02/20110202phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport-new-road-signs.html

3) Delta Sends Its 11,000 Agents to Charm School

Link to column in The Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704775604576120080627254652.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) Social Surveillance Yields Smarter Directions

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/32250/?a=f

OTHER

5) US DOT E-rulemaking Pilot Project Encounters Minor Glitch

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2011/02/02/dot-erulemaking-pilot-project-encounters-minor-glitch.aspx

Link to Regulation Room: http://www.regulationroom.org/

6) Articles from January/February 2011 Edition of Public Roads

–  Managing Traffic Operations During Adverse Weather Events

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/11janfeb/01.cfm

–  Twisting Roads Still Spell Trouble

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/11janfeb/02.cfm

–  Using GPR to Unearth Sensor Malfunctions

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/11janfeb/04.cfm

–  Traffic Simulation Runs: How Many Needed?

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/11janfeb/05.cfm

–  Pooling Talent and Technologies – University Transportation Centers

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/11janfeb/06.cfm

PARKING

7) San Francisco Parking Meters to Alert Drivers When Spot is Open

Link to article in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.com/transportation/SF-Parking-Meters-Alert-Drivers.html

SAFETY / SECURITY

8) TSA Tells Freedom of Information Act Requestor to Define ‘Complaint’

Link to blog in The Examiner:

http://www.sfexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/02/tsa-tells-foia-requestor-define-complaint

TELEMATICS

9) Fleet Management’s Magic Box

Link to article in World Trade:

http://www.worldtrademag.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000988410

TRANSIT

10) Three Toronto Transit Drivers to Lose Jobs for Texting While Driving

Link to article in the Toronto Sun:

http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2011/01/31/17104666.html
11) Metro-North Drives Commuters to Frustration, and Back Again

Some riders say railroad’s messages are not reflective of reality.

Link to article on New Canaan Patch:

http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/metro-north-drives-commuters-to-frustration-and-back-again-4

12) Transit Agency Compliance with Title VI: Limited English Proficiency Requirements

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/Transit_Agency_Compliance_with_Title_VI_Limited_En_164762.aspx

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

13) Delaware DOT’s ‘War Room’ Technology Helps Save Time, Money Throughout the Year

Link to article in The News Journal:

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20110202/NEWS02/102020351/1007/DelDOT-s–war-room–saves-time–money

14) The ‘Mega-Storm’ Bears Down on the Nation – and Radio Gears Up

Link to article on Radio-Info.com:

http://www.radio-info.com/news/the-mega-storm-bears-down-on-the-nation-and-radio-gears-up

15) Webinar Recording: North American Traffic Technology Tour – Highlights from GEWI’s 2010 Tech Demos

Link to recording via ITS America:

http://itsa.na5.acrobat.com/p15318854/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal

16) February Edition of Florida DOT’s SunGuide Disseminator

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2011/2011-002-Feb.pdf

VEHICLES

17) New Car Technology Tells Tailgaters to Back Off

Link to story and audio on NPR’s All Things Considered:

http://www.npr.org/2011/01/31/133374309/new-car-technology-tells-tailgaters-to-back-off

WEATHER

18) Inside Storm Central for the Chicago Area

Link to article and video in the Chicago Sun-Times:

http://www.suntimes.com/3607236-417/birk-weather-storm-romeoville-monitors.html

19) Weather.gov Weak Even Without Blizzard, Study Says

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

http://fcw.com/articles/2011/02/02/weather.gov-performance-blizzard.aspx

Link to report from Indeep 76:

http://www.indeep76.com/weather.gov/

News Releases

1) European Council Adopts Regulation on Rights of Bus and Coach Passengers, Including Information Updates

2) Registration Now Open for the 18^th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems

3) FCC Announces Membership of the Emergency Response Interoperability Center Public Safety Advisory Committee

4) Lehigh University Launches Real-Time Bus Tracking Web Site

5) Telmap Introduces Multimodal Routing as Part of the European Commission’s In-Time Project

6) Seattle DOT Launches Online Map to Show Potholes’ Status

7) Healthy Demand Among Chinese Consumers for Integration of Apps in Cars

8) The iPhone Revolution Reaches Rail in an End to Ticket Office Queues in the UK

9) City of Melbourne, Australia to Examine New Parking Technology

Solicitation

–  Call for Abstracts – 2011 Mid-Continent Transportation Research Symposium

http://www.intrans.iastate.edu/events/midcon2011/callforabstracts/

Upcoming Events

ITS Minnesota 17^th Annual Meeting & Information Exchange – March 8 – St. Paul, Minnesota

http://www.itsmn.org

Today in Transportation History

1961 **50^th anniversary** Passengers aboard the Portuguese cruise ship Santa Maria were released following a hijacking.

http://www.oceancruisenews.com/bm4.htm

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

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

AVIATION

1) Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Facebook

Link to article in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-02-01-facebook-inflight-wifi_N.htm

2) Companies Visit FAA Tech Center to Explore Role in NextGen Control System

Link to article in The Press of Atlantic City:

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/breaking/article_b7375796-2afd-11e0-b265-001cc4c03286.html

BUSES

3) The High-Tech Bus is the Fastest Growing Form of Intercity Transportation

Link to story on Transportation Nation:

http://transportationnation.org/2011/01/31/34737riding-under-the-radar-the-high-tech-intercity-bus/

Link to report from DePaul University:

http://las.depaul.edu/chaddick/docs/Docs/2010_Intercity_Bus_Study_12-29.pdf

CAMERAS

4) Study Puts Spotlight on Red Light Cameras

Link to article and video in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-02-01-redlight01_ST_N.htm

Link to news release from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr020111.html

GPS / NAVIGATION

5) Data Shows Disastrous GPS Jamming from FCC-Approved Broadcaster

Link to article in GPS World:

http://www.gpsworld.com/gnss-system/news/data-shows-disastrous-gps-jamming-fcc-approved-broadcaster-11029

SAFETY / SECURITY

6) Technology Improving for Wireless Commercial Vehicle Inspections

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=26025

TRANSIT

7) Are Super Bowl Planners Getting the Word Out on Transit Service?

Link to blog in The Dallas Morning News:

http://transportationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/are-super-bowl-planners-gettin.html

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

8) Voice of Vietnam Plans to Launch Traffic Channel for National Highway

Link to story on the Voice of Vietnam:

http://english.vovnews.vn/Home/VOV-plans-to-launch-traffic-channel-for-national-highway/20112/123593.vov

VEHICLES

9) US Proposes Electronic Onboard Recorders for All Interstate Trucks

Link to article in Transport Topics:

http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=26021

Link to news release from US DOT:

http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2011/fmcsa0111.html

10) In-Car Electronics Enter the Space Age, but Most Drivers are Still Cavemen

Link to commentary on BNET:

http://www.bnet.com/blog/auto-business/in-car-electronics-enter-the-space-age-but-most-drivers-are-still-cavemen/2250

11) Blurring the Line Between Luxury and Mainstream

Technology previously seen only on high-end vehicles now being offered in less expensive cars.

Link to blog in Automotive News:

http://www.autonews.com/article/20110201/BLOG06/110139978/1490

News Releases

1) inthinc Awarded Patent on Technology to Reduce Distracted Driving

2) Springfield, Missouri Airing Traffic Cameras on Government Access Channel

3) Wi-Fi Service Available on All Amtrak Cascades Trains

4) New York MTA Debuts BusTime, Providing Real-Time Updates

5) OnStar to Show Smart Energy Management Solutions

6) Toronto Transit Commission Improves E-alert Service to Include Route Filtering

7) First Nationwide GPS Guide to Offbeat US Tourist Attractions from RoadsideAmerica.com

8) Kapsch TrafficCom Names New CEO for Its North American Operations and Renames Mark IV IVHS

Upcoming Events

ITS Minnesota 17^th Annual Meeting & Information Exchange – March 8 – St. Paul, Minnesota

http://www.itsmn.org

Today in Transportation History

1911 **100^th anniversary** Explosives aboard the Katherine W exploded while cargo from the ship was being transferred to a freight car by the Central Railroad of New Jersey in Communipaw, New Jersey.

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=F70714FE3F5D16738DDDAA0894DA405B818DF1D3

1911 **100^th anniversary** The battleship HMS Thunderer was launched.

http://www.steelnavy.com/CombrigThunderer.htm

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Monday, January 31, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Hologram Welcomes Manchester Airport Passengers

Link to BBC News story and video:

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

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

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

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

CAMERAS

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

Link to article in the Herald Sun:

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

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

Link to article on Insidecostarica:

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

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

Link to BBC News story:

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

Link to news release from Transport for London:

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

MARITIME

6) Liquid Radio

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

Link to article in The Economist:

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

OTHER

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

Link to column in the Plain Dealer:

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

ROADWAYS

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

Link to article in The Seattle Times:

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

9) Lack of Traffic Signs Causing Accidents in Islamabad

Link to Associated Press of Pakistan article:

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

10) Firm to Catalog Billboards Throughout Illinois

Link to article in The State Journal-Register:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

11) US Eyeing a Global ‘Trusted Shipper’ Program

Link to AP article:

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

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

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

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

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

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

Link to article in Metro:

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

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

Link to AP article:

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

TELEMATICS

15) Articles on CNET UK’s Crave

–  GPS Telematics Boxes Provide Cheaper Insurance for Young Drivers

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

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

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

–  Mini Coyote V2 Helps You Avoid Speeding Fines

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

16) Telematics May Soon be Coming to Your Farm

Link to article in Farm & Ranch Guide:

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

TRANSIT

17) Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Apologizes for Storm Glitches on T

Problems with agency’s Web site caused communication delays.

Link to AP article:

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

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

Link to article in the Toronto Star:

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

19) Reliability of FTA’s Rail Accident Database

Link to report from the US Government Accountability Office:

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

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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

Link to article on ZDNet Australia

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

Link to news release from NICTA:

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

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

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

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

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

Link to article in The Korea Herald:

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

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

Link to story and video on WJBF-TV:

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

VEHICLES

24) BMW Cars Get Real-Time Traffic Information

Link to article on autoevolution:

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

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

Link to article on Gizmag:

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

News Releases

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

2) OnStar Signs More than 1,600 Retail Locations

3) Follow Overland Park, Kansas Snow Crews Progress Live

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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Friday, January 21, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

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

AVIATION

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

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

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

Link to news release from Clear Channel Airports:

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

CAMERAS

2) Vehicle Cameras Improve Safety for Teen Drivers

Link to article in The Kansas City Star:

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

MARITIME

3) Pentagon Approves Navy Plan to Develop Shipboard Network

Link to article on Nextgov:

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

Link to further information from Northrop Grumman:

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

Link to further information from Lockheed Martin:

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

OTHER

4) Articles from CTS Research E-News

–  Cell Phones Used to Receive Traffic Safety Messages

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

–  Camera Networks for Security and Traffic Applications

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

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

5) New Video Helps Drive Message to Port Truckers

Link to blog and video from the Environmental Defense Fund:

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

RAILROADS

6) Control System Fails for Japan’s Bullet Trains

Link to article in The Yomiuri Shimbun:

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

Link to statement from JR East:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

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

Link to story and video on KOMO-TV:

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

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

Link to CP article:

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

Link to article in Airlines International:

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

9) A Short-Circuit to Distracted Driving

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

Link to article in The New York Times:

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

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

Link to article and video in The Miami Herald:

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

TELEMATICS

11) Green Telematics: The Eco-driving Opportunity

Link to article in Telematics Update:

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

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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

Link to article in The Times of India:

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

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

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

VEHICLES

13) Car Shoppers Want Wi-Fi Connection

Link to blog on MoneyWatch:

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

14) SARTRE Vehicle Platooning Project Carries Out First Successful Test

Link to article in Traffic Technology International:

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

News Releases

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

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

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

Friday Bonus

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

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

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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Thursday, January 20, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

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

AVIATION

1) Technologies Aid Dulles International Airport Air Traffic Controllers

Link to article in Government Technology:

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

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

Link to article on Tnooz:

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

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

3) Utah DOT Aims to Increase Express Lane Revenue

Link to article in the Standard-Examiner:

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

GPS / NAVIGATION

4) European Commission: Complete Galileo

Link to article in Aviation Week:

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

MARITIME

5) Port of Terrebonne, Louisiana to Begin Tracking Vessels

Link to article in the Daily Comet:

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

PEDESTRIANS

6) Portable Devices Linked to US Pedestrian Death Spike

Link to AFP article:

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

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

7) Highway Officials Take Road Needs to Social Media

Link to article in The Journal of Commerce:

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

Link to news release from AASHTO:

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

8) Minnesota DOT Holds Public Hearing via the Internet

Link to story and video on KEYC-TV:

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

9) Government Execs Discuss Strategies for Updating Social Media Accounts

Link to article in Government Technology:

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

RAILROADS

10) Amtrak E-mail Misuse Alleged in IG Scandal

Link to article in the National Journal:

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

ROADWAYS

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

Enhancing coordination with local jurisdictions one area being looked at.

Link to article in the Gwinnett Daily Post:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

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

Link to article on Nextgov:

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

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

Link to article on GPS Business News:

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

TRANSIT

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

Link to Reuters article:

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

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

Link to Itar-Tass article:

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

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

Link to article in the Edmonton Journal:

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

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

Link to article and video on Sciblogs:

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

VEHICLES

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

Link to AP article:

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

News Releases

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

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

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

4) See More Views with the New Google Maps Widget

5) Raytheon to Open GIS Collaboration Center in Southern California

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

Upcoming Events

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

http://truckingshow.com/

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

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

GPS / NAVIGATION

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

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

Link to story and video on NY1 News:

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

OTHER

2) Pay as You Drive

Link to commentary in the Toronto Star:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

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

Link to story on WTVJ-TV:

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

TELEMATICS

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

Link to column on CNBC:

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

TRANSIT

5) Buses Using Virtual World to Navigate

Link to article in the Star Tribune:

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

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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

Link to article in Computerworld UK:

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

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

Link to article on Focus Taiwan:

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

VEHICLES

8) Audi Launches Urban Intelligent Assist Project

Link to article on autoevolution:

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

Link to news release from Audi:

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

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

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

Link to additional information on SARTRE Project:

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

10) Car Theft by Antenna

Researchers beat automatic locking and ignition systems.

Link to article in Technology Review:

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

News Releases

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

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

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

4) GM Establishes Global Chief Technology Officer

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

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

Solicitation

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

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

Upcoming Events

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

http://maritimeshows.com/vietnam2011/

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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

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

AVIATION

1) Philippines Senate Leader Wants Air Traffic Modernization Deal Probed

Link to article in the People’s Journal:

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

2) Electronic Devices: Interfering with Flight?

Link to article in The New York Times:

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

3) Digital Directions

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

Link to article in Passenger Terminal World:

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

CAMERAS

4) Traffic Cameras Help Fargo, North Dakota Street Crews

Link to story and video on KVLY-TV:

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

CARTOGRAPHY

5) China Launches Its Online Mapping Service

Link to Xinhua article:

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

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

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

6) Will Electronic Toll Systems Become Terrorist Targets?

Link to article in Network World:

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

GPS / NAVIGATION

7) Europe Defends ‘Stupid’ Galileo Satellite

Link to AFP article:

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

8) The Route Out of Traffic Hell

A review of the TomTom Go Live 1000.

Link to review in the Irish Independent:

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

OTHER

9) How London Leads the Way in Techno Wizardry

Link to article in the London Evening Standard:

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

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

Link to article on StreetCorner:

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

PUBLIC INFORMATION / EDUCATION

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

Link to article and video in USA Today:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

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

Link to blog on TOLLROADSnews:

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

SPACE

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

Link to story on Fox News:

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

Link to article in the Journal of Cosmology:

http://journalofcosmology.com/Mars110.html

TRANSIT

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

Link to article in the Missoulian:

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

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

Link to article on Balkans.com:

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

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

Link to article in Metro:

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

17) Transit Agencies Cultivate Customer Base to Grow Rail Ridership

Link to article in Metro:

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

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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

Link to video on Streetfilms:

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

19) Online Traffic Busters to Navigate Jakarta’s Streets

Link to article in the Jakarta Globe:

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

20) Latest Issue of CONDUITS Newsletter Online

Link to newsletter:

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

News Releases

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

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

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

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

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

6) Linda Marshall Named President of OnStar

Upcoming Events

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

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

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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Thursday, January 13, 2011 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) Airline Call Centers Handled Latest Storm Better

Link to AP article:

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

2) Ash Cloud Studies Yield Suggestions

Better communication among aviation stakeholders among recommendations.

Link to article in Aviation Week:

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

3) Technology-Enabled Game-Changing Airline Business Models

Link to article in Airline Leader:

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

ELECTRONIC TOLLING

4) Latest Issue of Tolltrans Online

Link to magazine:

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

MARITIME

5) Vessel Traffic Management Information System Installed in Gibraltar

Link to article in Panorama:

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

OTHER

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

Link to article in Cork Student News:

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

Link to additional information from Avego:

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

ROADWAYS

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

Link to article on MinnPost:

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

SAFETY / SECURITY

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

Link to story on CNN:

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

9) Auto Execs Predict Fed Guidelines on Distraction

Link to article in The Detroit News:

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

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

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

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

TRANSIT

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

Link to article in Community Transportation:

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

TRAVELER INFORMATION / TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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

Enforcers to receiving weekly dance instruction.

Link to Philippine Information Agency article:

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

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

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

Link to article on Livemint:

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

VEHICLES

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

Link to article in The New York Times:

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

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

Link to article in The Detroit News:

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

News Releases

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

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

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

Upcoming Events

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

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

Today in Transportation History

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

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

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