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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Mon Apr 2, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Monday, April 2, 2007

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Monday, April 2, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON�T DELAY � To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.

1) Hurricane Evacuation Plan Ready for South Carolina Coast

Link to story in The Sun News:

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/myrtlebeachonline/news/local/17006575.htm

2) Computer Lane

It isn't speed but the growing number of accessories and amusements that are fast driving us to distraction.

Link to story in The San Diego Union-Tribune:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070401-9999-lz1c01cars.html

3) For Toll Booth Cheats, the Jig is Up

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-04-01-toll-scofflaws_N.htm

4) Thames Becomes a Giant Wi-Fi Hotspot

Network has a voice channel, and is also being used for the GPS tracking of river traffic and wireless closed-circuit TV surveillance.

Link to ZDNet Asia story:

http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/communications/0,39044192,62001267,00.htm

Link to news release from Thames Online:

http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=164673

5) Tech Professor Helps Guide Drivers

Link to story in The News Star:

http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007703300308

6) New Mexico Traveler Information Site�s Problems Might Have Been Deliberate

Link to story in The Santa Fe New Mexican:

http://www.freenewmexican.com/news/59526.html

7) First Responders: Much Work Remains to Improve Communications Interoperability

Link to US Government Accountability Office report:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07301.pdf

8) Pennsylvania Emergency Radio System Slow to Connect

Link to story in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_500578.html

9) New York City Police Test Technology to Safeguard City From Nuclear Attacks

NYPD will employ a new technology in the subway system designed to detect the harmful radiation present in nuclear weapons.

Link to story in The New York Sun:

http://www.nysun.com/article/51636

10) Motorists to Get Free Traffic Report on Malaysian Highway Authority Expressways from September

Link to Bernama story:

http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=254615&cat=ct

11) Predicting Highway Crashes

A new traffic model pinpoints where and when accidents happen, flagging particularly dangerous stretches of highway.

Link to article in Technology Review:

http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/18466/

12) Pennsylvania DOT Benchmarks GPS

A much-watched airport access road project provides a golden opportunity to examine the technology in action.

Link to story in Constructioneer:

http://www.acppubs.com/article/CA6426764.html

13) Turn On to Highway Message Boards

Link to story in The Washington Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/a-651469~Turn_on_to_highway_message_boards.html

14) Viet Nam Television to Launch Show on Traffic Safety

Link to Vietnam News Agency story:

http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/showarticle.php?num=08SOC020407

15) Report on 2^nd Workshop with Emergency Call Service Providers

Link to story from ERTICO:

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/2nd_workshop_with_emergency_call_service_providers.htm

16) March Issue of IEEE ITS Society Newsletter Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.its.washington.edu/itsc/v9n1.pdf

News Releases

1) ITS Virginia Exposition Highlights Growing Role of Intelligent Transportation Systems

http://www.itsva.org/resources/files/2007_ITSVA_Conference_News_Release.pdf

2) Washington State DOT to Send E-mail Updates About Whatcom County Highway Projects
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/03/30_whatcomcountyemailupdates.htm

Upcoming Events

Navigation Europe 2007 � June 6-7 � Amsterdam

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/naveurope2007/

Today in Transportation History

1987 **20^th anniversary** - The US Congress allows states to increase speed limits from 55 mph to 65 mph. This repealed a 1974 law.

http://www.autolife.umd.umich.edu/Environment/E_Overview/55mph_SpeedLimit.htm

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Tue Apr 3, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Tuesday, April 3, 2007

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

ITS America Presents Systems Engineering Workshop on New FHWA Systems Engineering Guide

Professionals involved in ITS at any level are invited to attend a Systems Engineering Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2007 in Palm Springs, California. Presented by ITS America the day before its 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition kicks off, this one-day workshop is designed to provide guidance on the new FHWA Systems Engineering Guide. This is an opportunity to enhance your knowledge of the systems engineering process required for ITS projects. The fee for this workshop is $60.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.

To register online, visit https://www.one-stop-registration.com/itsa/OSR.Index or download the form at http://www.itsa.org/itsa/files/pdf/ITSA07RegistrationForm.pdf.

For more information on this workshop, visit www.itsa.org/seworkshop.html.

1) Missouri Residents Sue Over Ads in Plate Renewal Notices

Link to AP story:

http://newstribune.com/articles/2007/04/03/news_state/272state36ads.txt

2) Bill Prohibiting Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers in Arkansas Defeated

Link to Arkansas News Bureau story:

http://www.arkansasnews.com/archive/2007/04/03/News/341534.html

3) Communication Mishaps are Deadly

Washington State representative says language barriers can lead to lost lives in emergencies.

Link to column in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/309984_santos03.html

4) As Landline Customers Go Wireless, 911 Loses Funding

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-04-02-911-loses-funding_N.htm

5) Greater Expectations

The US Department of Transportation is leading an effort to help chart the course for tomorrow�s 911 network.

Link to article in MissionCritical Communications:

http://www.its.dot.gov/press/pdf/911_network.pdf

6) Amtrak Accelerates Use of Mobile Devices

Link to story in Computerworld:

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9015501

7) Technology May Help Tsunami Warnings

Link to UPI story:

http://www.postchronicle.com/news/technology/article_21272887.shtml

Link to news release from the University of Nevada, Reno:

http://www.unr.edu/news/detail.aspx?id=2109

8) Hailing a Taxi with a Mouse Click

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2007-04-03-cab-ride-usat_N.htm

Link to 1-800-CAB-RIDE: http://www.1800cabride.com

9) American Traffic Solutions Revs Its Engines

Link to story in the East Valley Tribune:

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/87103

News Releases

1) Federal Communications Commission Terminates Proceeding on the Use of Cellular Phones Onboard Aircraft

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-272051A1.pdf

2) Navigation to Become a Focus of China's Car GPS Market

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2007/0004558588&EDATE

3) PublicRoutes.com Launches First International Directions Resource for Public Transportation

http://www.publicroutes.com/default.aspx?link=pressmedia_apr2_07_uk

Upcoming Events

2007 IBTTA Spring Technology Workshop � June 10-12 � Berlin

http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2265

Today in Transportation History

2007 � A French train set a new speed record for a conventional train. The train hit 357.2 MPH (574.8 KPH).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6529479,00.html

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Wed Apr 4, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Wednesday, April 4, 2007

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Wednesday, April 4, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

The TCN is More Than Just News!

Job listings, RFIs, RFPs, events�all can be posted for free in the Transportation Communications Newsletter. As a service to the transportation industry I�m happy to include notices that go out to over 5,800 readers of the TCN. Just a few things are needed. First, the item should have some relationship to both transportation and communications (ITS---yes, paving project---no). Second, I need a link where additional information can be found since all the necessary detail can�t be included in the TCN.

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1) Hawaii Crash Data Won�t Stay a State Secret

Link to story in The Honolulu Advertiser:

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/NEWS03/704040404/1001/NEWS

2) Iowa Senate Puts Brakes on Red Light Camera Ban for Now

Link to story in the Quad-City Times:

http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/04/04/news/local/doc461312ec4b8c9741488120.txt

3) Smarter Cars Could Mean Safer Roads

Link to story in the Daytona Beach News-Journal:

http://www.news-journalonline.com/NewsJournalOnline/News/Headlines/frtHEAD02040407.htm

4) Caltrans Seeks to Speed Up Crash Cleanups

State officials, who want to cut in half the 3-hour average time it takes to clear roads after accidents, sponsor a brainstorming meeting.

Link to story in the Los Angeles Times:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-accidents4apr04,1,5484456.story?coll=la-headlines-california

5) Motorway Data Set for Revamp

UK Highways Agency will cut congestion using real-time information.

Link to story in Computing:

http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2187196/motorway-set-revamp

6) New Florida SunGuide Center Controls More Electronic Signs

Link to story and video report on WTSP-TV:

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=52061

7) New Control System May Boost Artic Air Traffic

Link to AP story:

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070403/arctic_flight_routes.html?.v=1

8) Solar Bursts May Threaten GPS

Link to AP story:

http://www.lompocrecord.com/articles/2007/04/04/ap/hitech/d8o9unk00.txt

9) Russia Challenges US on Satellite Navigation

Link to story from The New York Times:

http://news.com.com/Russia+challenges+U.S.+on+satellite+navigation/2100-1008_3-6173186.html?tag=nefd.top

10) US Transportation Security Administration RFI Seek Input on New Airport Security System

Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/43428-1.html

11) Wherefore Art Thou?

The federal Real ID program will require major work on back-end systems.
Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/print/26_07/43382-1.html

12) Wi-Fi Bus Ride

The Colorado Springs Transit Services Division works to enhance Wi-Fi for its commuters.

Link to story in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.php?id=104572

13) Railway Tickets on Your Phone in the UK

Project moves to phase 2 with passengers now able to scan their own phones at ticket gates.

Link to story in Wireless Week:

http://www.wirelessweek.com/article/CA6430653.html

14) South Africa Traffic Data Goes Online from Mid-April

Link to South African Broadcasting Corporation story:

http://www.sabcnews.com/south_africa/general/0,2172,146631,00.html

News Releases

1) MyWeather Solves the Traffic Puzzle - Online traffic product combines weather and traffic information

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-04-2007/0004559425&EDATE

Upcoming Events

79^th Annual American Association of Airport Executives Conference and Exposition � June 10-13 � Washington, DC

http://www.aaae.org/products/meeting_details.html?Record_id=125

Today in Transportation History

1933 � The dirigible Akron crashes off the coast of New Jersey killing 74 people.

http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1920.htm

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Thu Apr 5, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Thursday, April 5, 2007

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Thursday, April 5, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) FCC Seeks to Reform 911 Call Tracking

Link to AP story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-6535716,00.html

2) US, EU Making Progress on Passenger Data Deal

Link to AP story:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=11305

3) Disaster Strikes the Washington State Bridge -- in Video Simulation

State uses YouTube to show catastrophic result of quake, winds.

Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/310385_520youtube05.html

Link to news release from Washington State DOT:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/04/sr520simulations.htm

Link to videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIiuDUgvZpY (earthquake)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qchD9ltCPG8 (windstorm)

4) Company Uses Radar to Report on Traffic

Link to AP story:

http://www.columbian.com/business/APStories/AP04052007news122869.cfm

Link to news release from SpeedInfo:

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070405005255&newsLang=en

5) The Subway Tunnel as Video Billboard

Link to story on CNET News:

http://news.com.com/The+subway+tunnel+as+video+billboard/2100-1024_3-6173720.html?tag=nefd.lede

News Releases

1) Arlington, Texas Opens New Traffic Management Center

http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/news/2007/archive_0407_03.html

2) Imtech: Acquires Peek Traffic

http://www.epicos.com/epicos/portal/media-type/html/user/anon/page/default.psml/js_panename/News+Information+Article+View;jsessionid=E174E39085671B51E79641D81A5BF839.tomcat3?articleid=75384&showfull=false

3) CoreStreet's PIVMAN System Plays Critical Role in Nationwide Homeland Security Demonstration

http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=220196

Upcoming Events

7^th International Conference on ITS Telecommunications � June 6-8 � Sophia Antipolis, France

http://www.itst2007.eurecom.fr/

Today in Transportation History

1621 � The Mayflower departs Plymouth for a return voyage to England.

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/4107/4107-h/4107-h.htm

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Fri Apr 6, 2007 8:57 pm
Subject: Friday, April 6, 2007

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Friday, April 6, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1) Runway Safety System has Gap

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-04-05-runway-safety_N.htm

2) Johannesburg to Invest Heavily in Smart-Transport Solutions Ahead of 2010

Link to story in Engineering News:

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=106388

3) An SOS for 911 Systems in Age of High-Tech

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/06/us/06phone.html?ex=1333512000&en=33eca3e5f7094de5&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

4) Living Room Entertainment -- in the Car

Link to story in Wired:

http://www.wired.com/cars/futuretransport/news/2007/04/bmwmultimedia_0406

News Releases

1) NYRides.com Announces Launch - Unique portal is one-stop shop for transportation information

http://www.primenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=116942

Link to site: http://www.nyrides.com

2) �Donde Esta El Restaurante? VZ Navigator from Verizon Wireless Provides Location-Based Service in Spanish

http://news.vzw.com/news/2007/04/pr2007-04-06.html

3) Female Drivers Look to GPS as Permanent In-Car Buddy

http://www.lbszone.com/content/view/1813/2/

4) Valdosta, Georgia Places Traffic Cameras on the Web

http://www.valdostacity.com/PublicInfo/pressreleases/city%20traffic%20cameras.doc

Link to cameras: http://216.128.199.100/valdosta-traffic/

Upcoming Events

Interior Motives Europe 2007 � May 22-24 � Berlin

http://www.interiormotivesconference.com/europe/

Friday Bonus

I wonder if this training film is part of the package in a possible sale of Chrysler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbVY5teBzlg&mode=related&search

Today in Transportation History

1950 - A train drops off a bridge in Tangua, Brazil, killing 110 people.

http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=395

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Mon Apr 9, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Monday, April 9, 2007

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Monday, April 9, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

Registration Deadline Approaching for U.S. DOT Public Meeting on Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems Initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation will host a public meeting in Ypsilanti, Michigan from April 25-26, 2007 to present results from a vehicle safety research initiative, the Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems (IVBSS) program. The IVBSS program is one of the nine first-tier ITS research initiatives being sponsored by the FHWA�s Joint Program Office. Pre-registration for this meeting is mandatory. Registration will be open through April 13, 2007. The preliminary agenda, meeting notice and registration information is available at http://www.itsa.org/ivbss.html.

1) A Wheel-Time Test

A review of San Diego County�s 511 system.

Link to column in The San Diego Union-Tribune:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20070408-9999-mz1c08rowe.html

2) I-81 Corridor Coalition Proposed

Link to story in The Sentinel:

http://www.cumberlink.com/articles/2007/04/07/news/news565.txt

3) Oregon DOT Test Drives Mileage Tax

Link to story in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1175927213135480.xml&coll=7

4) Companies Building Internet-Based System for US Navy to Remotely Monitor and Diagnose Machinery Systems on Ships Worldwide

Link to story in The Virginian-Pilot:

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=122499&ran=84818�

5) A Snipe at Speedsters

Lidar offers pinpoint accuracy in nabbing speeding motorists.

Link to story in Government Technology:

http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.php?id=104343

6) KC Scout�s Traffic Alerts Encounter Delay

E-mail and text messages won�t begin until May at the earliest.

Link to story in The Kansas City Star:

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/63996.html

7) Malaysia Police Want Trucks Fitted with GPS to Curb Highway Robbery

Link to Bernama story:

http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/state_news/news.php?id=255386&cat=st

8) Bringing Wi-Fi to the Highway

The first Internet cars are beginning to appear.

Link to story and video report on KGO-TV:

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=drive_to_discover&id=5191236

9) New York State DOT Integrates Transportation Status with Google Maps

Link to story in The New York State Enterprise:

http://www.cio.state.ny.us/newsletters/2007_04_newsletter.htm#a2

10) Cell Phone Gridlock Video is a Good Call

Link to story in the New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04092007/news/regionalnews/cellphone_gridlock_video_is_a_good_call_regionalnews_jeremy_olshan__transit_reporter.htm

11) Google Offers Flight Information by Text Message

Link to story in The New York Times:

http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/04/08/travel/08transgoogle.html (requires free registration)

12) New Web Site to Ease Wi-Fi Woes

Site provides information and reviews on connectivity at airports worldwide.

Link to story on Inflight Online:

http://www.shephard.co.uk/Inflight/Default.aspx?Action=-1000945703&ID=794684a2-3ebb-4723-987f-c91f7385f51d

Link to atlarge: http://www.atlarge.com/

13) London Tube Accessibility Site Launched

Link to BBC News story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/6538417.stm

Link to Transport for London Journey Planner: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner

14) Pass/No Pass: Dynamic Road Prediction for Safe Overtaking

Link to story in GPS World:

http://tl.gpsworld.com/gpstl/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=416710

15) Research Opportunities in Radio Frequency Identification Transportation Applications

Link to further information from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7569

News Releases

1) American Airlines Launches AA.com/Women Increasing Its Focus on Women's Travel Market

http://www.aa.com/content/amrcorp/pressReleases/2007_04/09_women.jhtml

Link to site: http://www.aa.com/women

2) Virginia Unveils Interactive Kiosks for State Parks � First in the nation to deploy GPS technology system wide

http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=374

3) Consumer Demand for GPS Headed in the Right Direction, CEA Research Finds

http://www.ce.org/Press/CurrentNews/press_release_detail.asp?id=11264

4) Calling All Drivers � Dash Hits the Streets with Unique Nationwide Road Test Program

http://www.dash.net/news_pr-070409.php

Upcoming Events

HeavyRoute User Requirements Workshop � May 15 � Vienna

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/heavyroute_user_requirements_workshop_15_may_2007.htm

Today in Transportation History

1959 � The first group of astronauts, the Mercury Seven, is introduced to the public.

http://history.nasa.gov/40thmerc7/intro.htm

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From: Bernie Wagenblast <i95berniew@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:00 pm
Subject: Tuesday, April 10, 2007

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON�T DELAY � To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.

1) Iowa Senate Narrowly Passes a Ban on Red-Light Cameras

Link to story in the Quad-City Times:

http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2007/04/10/news/local/doc461b0f68efd48722911156.txt

2) Good News for Drivers Who Have Asked �When am I Ever Going to Get There?�

Journey times to be posted on Scotland motorways using cameras which track vehicle license numbers.

Link to story in The Scotsman:

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=548612007

3) Montana Driving Records on Web Soon

Link to AP story:

http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2007/04/10/news/state/40-driving.txt

Link to news release from the Montana Department of Justice:

http://www.doj.mt.gov/news/releases2007/20070409.asp

4) Nebraska Unveils Traffic Management Technology

Link to story on KETV-TV:

http://www.ketv.com/automotive/11591981/detail.html

5) I-10 Construction in Tucson Raises Rescue Concerns

Arizona DOT building traffic management center and installing 72 cameras to monitor freeway and frontage roads.

Link to story and video report on KVOA-TV:

http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6346628&nav=HMO6HMaY

6) Toyota Cars to Get Real-Time Traffic, Road Data to Map Smartest Route

Link to story in The Age:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Technology/Toyota-cars-get-realtime-traffic-road-data-to-map-smartest-routes/2007/04/10/1175971100524.html

Link to news release from Toyota:

http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/news/07/0410_1.html

News Releases

1) Workshop for Systems Engineering for ITS Projects to be Offered at ITS 2007 America Annual Meeting

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/news/2007-06_syseng.asp

2) Experience the "VII Technology Showcase" at ITS America's 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb517657.htm

3) Finalists Revealed for the 2007 Telematics Awards

http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2007/4/emw516926.htm

4) Global Traffic Network, Inc. Acquires Toronto-Based Wise Broadcasting Network Inc.

http://ir.globaltrafficnetwork.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=236990

5) First Issue of Dubai Roads and Traffic Authority Magazine Published

http://www.rta.gov.ae/news002.asp?newsid=872

6) Florida Marlins and Operation Lifesaver Announce Partnership to Promote Railroad Safety � Rolling Billboards on Freight Cars

http://www.oli.org/news/press_release_detail.php?press_release_ID=153

Upcoming Events

Airport Show � May 28-30 � Dubai

http://www.theairportshow.com/

Today in Transportation History

1963 � The US Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher sank off the New England coast.

http://www.thresherbase.org/

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1) 911 Centers Struggle to Keep Up with New Technology

Link to story from ABC News:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3026710&page=1

2) Anti-Drunken-Driving Efforts Aimed at Latinos

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-04-10-hispanic-dui_N.htm

3) What�s Wrong With A One-Size Fits All Identity?

Plenty. A private market in identity services is long overdue.

Link to commentary in The American:

http://www.american.com/archive/2007/april-0407/what2019s-wrong-with-a-one-size-fits-all-identity

4) Satnav, GPS, LBS: Where are We Going?

Link to story in Mobile Business:

http://www.mbmagazine.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2150&Itemid=46

5) Interview with Richard Beaubien, President of ITS Michigan

Link to interview in Spinal Column:

http://www.spinalcolumnonline.com/1editorialbody.lasso?-token.folder=2007-04-11&-token.story=52695.113117&-nothing

6) April Issue of Florida DOT�s SunGuide Disseminator Online

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/ITS/Projects_Deploy/Newsletters/2007/04_2007/04_2007.htm

News Releases

1) FCC Announces Agenda for First Responders Summit

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-272214A1.pdf

2) Iowa DOT Launches New Web Site Featuring Iowa�s Historic Auto Trails

Link to site: http://www.dot.iowa.gov/autotrails/indexauto.htm

3) Texas Governor Praises Progress of Statewide Radio Communications Capabilities

http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/press/pressreleases/PressRelease.2007-04-11.1648

4) AIG Auto Insurance Launches GPS-Based Teen Driver Pilot Program

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070409005004&newsLang=en

5) Caltrans Wins Safety Award for ''Report Drunk Drivers, Call 911'' Campaign

http://digital50.com/news/items/BW/2001/07/14/20070411005828/caltrans-wins-safety-award-for-report-drunk-drivers-call-911-campaign.html

Upcoming Events

17^th World Conference on Disaster Management � July 8-11 � Toronto

http://www.wcdm.org

Today in Transportation History

1970 � Apollo 13 is launched.

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS13/a13.htm

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1) Florida DOT Rolls Out New 511 Traffic Tool

Link to story and video report on WBBH-TV:

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=12048&z=3&p

2) Patent Suit Hits GPS Giants

The next big market for GPS systems�real-time traffic information�is headed to court.

Link to story in Electronic News:

http://www.edn.com/article/CA6433423.html

3) Priority Bus Green Lights Scrapped in Sydney

Link to story in the Brisbane Times:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/national/priority-bus-green-lights-scrapped/2007/04/11/1175971183194.html

4) Dutch Justice Department to Remove Speed Cameras Which Don�t Contribute to Traffic Safety

Link to story on Expatica:

http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=1&story_id=38655

5) Boston T to Roll Out New Maps to Boost Use of Its Buses

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/04/11/t_to_roll_out_new_maps_to_boost_use_of_its_buses/

6) Feds Want Warning Sign Removed

Sign which warns drivers headed for a dangerous mountain pass is in federal right-of-way.

Link to story and video report on KOMO-TV:

http://www.komotv.com/news/local/6976457.html

7) Tennessee DOT to Expand Reach of Highway Advisory Radio System in Nashville Area

Link to story in The Tennessean:

http://tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070412/NEWS01/704120371/1006/NEWS

8) Digital Cartographer Tele Atlas Plans to Bring Its Mobile Mapping Vans to Asia

Link to AP story:

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/business/technology/17067353.htm

9) Transportation Security: TSA Has Made Progress in Implementing the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program, but Challenges Remain

Link to US Government Accountability Office testimony:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07681t.pdf

10) Reference Location Sign Study � Phase I

Link to report from the I-95 Corridor Coalition:

http://66.167.232.132/pm/projectmanagement/Upfiles/reports/full376.pdf

Link to executive summary: http://66.167.232.132/pm/projectmanagement/Upfiles/reports/summary377.pdf

News Releases

1) National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Says Technology Will Provide Next Big Push in Highway Safety

http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2007/070411.htm

2) Washington State DOT Tracking Movement of 100-Ton Expansion Joint to Tacoma Narrows Bridge

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/News/2007/04/11_expjoint_moving.htm

Link to GPS tracking site: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/sr16narrowsbridge/track/

3) Queensland Adds Traffic Cameras to Web

http://www.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=51341

4) VII Technology Showcase Demonstrations � ITS America and Members Take VII Technologies on the Road

http://www.itsa.org/viitechdemos.html

5) Egypt, US Work Together to Reduce Traffic Deaths - Education for young and old alike seen as a key to greater road safety

http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2007&m=April&x=20070404164835ajesrom0.4610407

Upcoming Events

Sensors Expo & Conference � June 11-13 � Rosemont, Illinois

http://www.gpsworldexpo.com

Today in Transportation History

1961 � The Soviet Union puts the first person into space with the launch of Yuri Gagarin aboard Vostok 1.

http://www.astronautix.com/astros/gagarin.htm

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1) Iowa House Won�t Ban Stoplight Cameras

Link to story in The Des Moines Register:

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/NEWS10/704130377/1011

2) Feds Port ID Plan Criticized

Link to AP story:

http://www.heraldnet.com/stories/07/04/13/100wir_a3port001.cfm

3) Communicators Serve State, People

A former communications professional with Vermont government, comments on the importance of the position in the public sector.

Link to commentary in The Burlington Free Press:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070413/OPINION/704130322/1006

News Releases

1) New South Wales RTA Committed to Bus Priority System

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/transport-communications-add/message/37

Upcoming Events

Transport Logistic 2007 � June 12-15 � Munich

http://www.transportlogistic.de/link/en/15972762

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It may not be the quickest way to Europe, and you�ll still have to take off your shoes, but you won�t have to put up those annoying security lines at the airport.

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Today in Transportation History

1846 � The Pennsylvania Railroad is incorporated.

http://www.prrths.com/

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Registration Deadline Extended for U.S. DOT Public Meeting on Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems Initiative

The deadline to register for the U.S. DOT public meeting on the Integrated Vehicle Based Safety Systems (IVBSS) Initiative has been extended through Friday, April 20, 2007. Attendance is limited and there are only a few spaces left! The meeting will be held in Ypsilanti, Michigan from April 25-26, 2007 and will present results from the IVBSS program�one of the nine first-tier ITS research initiatives being sponsored by the FHWA�s Joint Program Office. For a copy of the final agenda, meeting documents and registration form, visit http://www.itsa.org/ivbss.html.

1) Boston�s Logan Airport Gets Radar to Detect Ships

Monitoring could improve flow of air traffic.

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/04/14/logan_to_get_radar_to_detect_ships/

2) China Launches �Compass� Navigation Satellite

Link to story Xinhua story:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-04/14/content_5974414.htm

3) Minnesota Highway Project Will Give GPS a Try

Link to AP story:

http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=290704

4) One Day Soon, Smart Cars May Stop Drivers from Making Deadly Mistakes

Link to column in the Orlando Sentinel:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/columnists/orl-roadwise16_107apr16,0,1089080.column?coll=orl-news-col

5) �Virtual Humans� Sought for Crash Tests

Link to AP story:

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070415/crash_testing.html?.v=4

6) Behold the All-Seeing, Self-Parking, Safety-Enforcing, Networked Car

Link to story from Popular Science:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/03/09/cars.intelligence.popsci/

7) High-Tech Taxis for the Disabled

Link to story in Australian IT:

http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,21553513%5E15841%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html

News Releases

1) Container Tracking Pilot Highlights the Benefits of RFID Standards in Port Management

http://www.abiresearch.com/abiprdisplay.jsp?pressid=840

2) GreenLight 1.0 - Interactive Traffic & Weather Solution Launched at NAB 2007

http://www.trafficcast.com/news_07.04.16.htm

3) Intelligent Vehicle Safety Systems/eCall Encouraged by European Parliament

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/intelligent_vehicle_safety_systemsecall_encouraged_by_european_parliament.htm

Upcoming Events

6^th European Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Transport Systems and Service � June 18-20 � Aalborg, Denmark

http://www.itsineurope.com

Today in Transportation History

1953 � The royal yacht, Britannia, was launched in Scotland by Queen Elizabeth II.

http://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/

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GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON�T DELAY � To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.

1) US and Canada Take Different Approach to ADS-B Usage

Link to story in Jane�s Airport Review:

http://www.janes.com/transport/news/jar/jar070417_1_n.shtml

2) Vermont 511 Travel System Sees Record Use

Link to story in The Burlington Free Press:

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070417/NEWS/70417005

3) A 21^st Century Approach to Managing Traffic in New Hampshire

Link to article in New Hampshire DOT�s On the Move:

http://www.nh.gov/dot/media/newsletters/newsletter-spring2007.pdf

4) Maybe a Lavender Web Site Wasn�t How to Attract Women

Link to column in The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/17/business/17road.html?ex=1334462400&en=41b1f2030986d50b&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

5) Highway Signs Warning of Tsunamis Seen as Blight

Sooke, British Columbia residents, business owners say they are hurting property values and tourism.

Link to story in The Globe and Mail:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070417.BCSIGNS17/TPStory/National

6) Traffic Control Devices, Visibility, and Rail-Highway Grade Crossings 2006

Link to report from the Transportation Research Board:

http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7593

News Releases

1) Nissan to Test Intelligent Transport System Using Cell Phones

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2007/_STORY/070417-01-e.html

2) Container Tracking Pilot Highlights the Benefits of RFID Standards in Port Management

http://www.abiresearch.com/abiprdisplay.jsp?pressid=840

3) Amtrak Launches New Whistle Stop Community Web Site

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Copy/News_Release_Page&c=am2Copy&cid=1176405276644&ssid=180

Link to site: http://whistlestop.amtrak.com

Upcoming Events

Web Seminar: Core Suite of ITS Technologies for Transit Agencies � May 22

http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/t3/s070522_core_suite.asp

Today in Transportation History

1951 � The British submarine, Affray was reported missing while conducting maneuvers off the south coast of England.

http://www.submariners.co.uk/Dits/Articles/disaster.htm

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1) Montana Takes Lead in Revolt Against Real ID

Link to story on Stateline:

http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=199732

2) Green Light for Australian In-Flight Mobile Trial

Link to story in The Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/mobiles--handhelds/green-light-for-inflight-mobile-trial/2007/04/18/1176696904629.html

3) Smart Plate Waits for Red Tape to Unsnarl

Canadian entrepreneur hopes to market license plates embedded with RFID tags.

Link to story in the Financial Post:

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/financialpost/smallbiz2007/story.html?id=3abd26cd-e6b9-4d1b-85ce-bb711dc14b23&k=74728

4) Control Center to Monitor I-10 Construction Project in Tucson

Link to story in the Tucson Citizen:

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/48598.php

5) �Smart� System for Malaysian Roads

Link to story in The Star:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/18/north/17466761&sec=North

6) Mixed Views as New Data System Hits South African Roads

Link to story from Business Day:

http://allafrica.com/stories/200704180512.html

7) North Carolina Airport Promotes United Flight

Few airlines get publicity paid for.

Link to story in The News & Observer:

http://www.newsobserver.com/104/story/565294.html

News Releases

1) Nissan�s Carwings Helps Promote Local Tourism in Japan

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2007/_STORY/070418-01-e.html

2) Moovera and Vodafone Collaborate on Wi-Fi for Public Transport

http://www.moovera.com/pdf/moovera_vodafone_apr07.pdf

3) Boeing-Led Team Developing Surface Navigation Concept for DARPA

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q2/070418c_nr.html

Upcoming Events

11^th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED) � June 18-21 - Montr�al

http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/Transed2007/home.htm

Today in Transportation History

1991 � The US Congress ends a one-day railroad workers strike.

http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=19486

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1) Transportation Experts Ponder Future

Illinois DOT believes one part of the solution to congestion is state-of-the-art ability to communicate vital information on travel conditions to motorists.

Link to Medill News Service story:

http://www.dailyherald.com/business/story.asp?id=303759

2) Airlines Set to Trial In-Flight Mobile

Air France's trial for passengers to send e-mails and text messages during flights will start in July, with calling to come later. BMI and Ryanair may follow.

Link to story in BusinessWeek:

http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/apr2007/gb20070418_232899.htm

3) New York: Education, Engineering Required to Close the Train �Gap�

Safety board tells MTA an awareness campaign is needed to reduce danger of gap between trains and platforms.

Link to AP story:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--traingap0418apr18,0,4429105.story?coll=ny-region-apnewyork

News Releases

1) Chinese Market for Commercial Telematics to Exceed $300 Million by the End of 2007

http://www.abiresearch.com/abiprdisplay.jsp?pressid=843

2) FCC to Host Summit on Spectrum Policy and Management: Building Interoperable Public Safety Communications

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-272441A1.pdf

Solicitation

- Request for Proposals � Guide to Effective Communication Technology for Paratransit Service

http://projectaction.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ESPA_requests_for_proposals

Upcoming Events

The 3^RD Institution of Engineering and Technology Conference on Automotive Electronics Conference 2007 � June 28-29 � Coventry, UK

http://conferences.iee.org/autoelec/

Today in Transportation History

1955 � Volkswagen of America was established in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7383

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1) Southwest Airlines Mulls Selling Wireless Internet on Flights

Link to story in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/business/ledger/index.ssf?/base/business-6/1177045866122820.xml&coll=1

2) Idaho State University Professor Leading Effort to Improve GPS Precision

Link to AP story:

http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2007/04/20/ISU-professor-leading-effort-to-improve-GPS-precision

3) �Intelligent Cameras� May Take Over Security at Indian Airports

Link to story from Daily News and Analysis:

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=32550&n_tit=%91Intelligent+Cameras%92+may+Take+over+Security+at+Indian+Airports+

4) Chicago Exhibit to Feature Famous Maps

Link to AP story:

http://www.heraldnewsdaily.com/stories/index.php?action=fullnews&id=96689

Link to further information from The Field Museum:

http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/maps_tempexhib.htm

5) Best Practices for Border Bridge Incident Management

Link to report from the I-95 Corridor Coalition:

http://66.167.232.132/pm/ViewProject.asp?pid=255

News Releases

1) Successful Inaugural Class of Operations Academy Senior Management Program � Second Session Planned for November 2007

http://www.operationsacademy.org/PDF/operations%20academy%20graduation%20press%20release%204-12.doc

2) WTAE-TV, Pittsburgh Launches 24-Hour Weather and Traffic Station

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/weather/12408007/detail.html

3) New Vehicle Sensor is Designed to Help Prevent Traffic Crashes in Urban Areas

http://sev.prnewswire.com/auto/20070418/CLW08318042007-1.html

4) Navteq Study Shows Integrated Navigation Reduces Fuel Costs by 15%

http://www.navteq.com/webapps/NewsUserServlet?action=NewsDetail&newsId=521

Upcoming Events

Transportation Research Board 2007 Summer Conference � July 6-9 � Chicago

http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7067

Solicitation

- Request for Proposals � Consulting Support Services � I-95 Corridor Coalition

http://www.i95coalition.org/PDF/Whatsnew/Solicitation%20Marketing%20Info.pdf

Friday Bonus

The good news is that your asphalt costs go way down.

http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/monty/archive/monty-20070330.html

Today in Transportation History

**35^th anniversary** - Apollo 16 lands on the moon.

http://www.nasm.si.edu/collections/imagery/apollo/AS16/a16.htm

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Monday, April 23, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

ITS America�s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

With expanded networking opportunities, a focused educational program and a grand-scale exhibition, ITS America�s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition, June 4-6, 2007 promises to be one of our best events ever! This year�s meeting in Palm Springs, California will be THE major gathering of transportation and technology professionals. Our event will feature dozens of innovative mobility solutions and one of the largest integrated demonstrations of deployed and marketable ITS technologies � in particular Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) technologies.

Pre-registration is available through May 30. For the latest information on the program, registration, sponsorships, and exhibit opportunities, visit www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html.

1) Judge Creates Class Action for Iowa Traffic Camera Lawsuit

Link to AP story:

http://www.whotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=6407547&nav=2HAB

2) High-Tech Radios to Boost Boston T Safety

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2007/04/21/high_tech_radios_to_boost_t_safety/

Link to news release from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority:

http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=11519&month=&year

3) Growing Wireless Use Highlights Limitations of 911

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2007-04-22-e911-systems_N.htm

4) Expanded Program May Reduce Weather-Related Flight Delays

Link to story in The Washington Post:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/20/AR2007042001938.html (may require free registration)

5) Arizona Plans Statewide Speed-Enforcement Program

State is planning to use automated equipment to enforce speed limits and catch red-light runners. Program will be the first of its kind in the US.

Link to AP story:

http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/179713

6) Fastquake Alert Urged for Saving More Lives

System could minimize effect, depending on location of epicenter.

Link to MediaNews story:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_5731178

7) US Government to Test Internet Routing in Space

Link to story from National Journal�s Technology Daily:

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36689&dcn=todaysnews

8) Europe Testing EGNOS Flight Satellite Navigation Service

Link to story from SatNews:

http://www.satnews.com/stories2007/4335/

Link to further information on innovations report:

http://www.innovations-report.de/html/berichte/informationstechnologie/bericht-83116.html

9) Toll Signs Take New Direction

Experiment aims to boost safety.

Link to column in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0704220329apr23,1,5853125.column?coll=chi-news-hed

10) UK MP�s Campaign Silences Train Horns at Night

Link to story in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/04/21/ntrain21.xml

11) Farther, Faster? Not Anymore

Progress in transportation is stalling as technology lags and suburban sprawl ties things up.

Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20070423_Farther__faster__Not_anymore.html

12) New Road Signs Put Brakes on Speed Cameras

Vehicle-activated signs are seen as more driver-friendly than cameras and are being used as replacements in some locations.

Link to story in The Telegraph:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/04/21/ndrive21.xml

13) Green Insurance Uses GPS

A UK insurer has created an insurance policy that uses technology as well as discounts to encourage greener driving.

Link to story on New Car Net:

http://www.newcarnet.co.uk/Auto_news.html?id=6726

14) Pennsylvania DOT Keeps Eyes on Highways

Cameras pick up problems quickly. Allow for quick response. More planned for summer.

Link to story in The Express-Times:

http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-11/117730115050700.xml&coll=2

15) Satellite Navigation Users at Risk for False Messages

Off-the-shelf equipment used to transmit fake warnings.

Link to IDG News Service story:

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&taxonomyName=mobile_devices&articleId=9017379&taxonomyId=75

16) Rise in LED Signs Poses Highway Hazard

Link to commentary in The Tennessean:

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070423/OPINION01/704230369/1008

17) RFID Sensor System Promoted for Highway Safety

Link to story on RFID Update:

http://www.rfidupdate.com/news/04232007.html#article_1344

18) Car Locators Expected to Grow

Link to story on Twice:

http://www.twice.com/article/CA6435610.html?industryid=23103 (may require free registration)

19) In Case of Emergency: Share

New tools and standards ease the way for crisis centers to cooperate.

Link to story in Washington Technology:

http://www.washingtontechnology.com/print/22_07/30514-1.html

News Releases

1) Dubai�s Road and Transport Authority Launches Toll-Free Call Center to Answer Question on Forthcoming Toll System

http://www.ameinfo.com/117664.html

2) Telvent to Acquire Caseta Technologies

http://www.telvent.com/press/2007/NP_Caseta_23Abr07_Ing.pdf

3) Media Advisory: News Conference April 25 to Release Report on Road Crash Deaths of American Travelers Abroad

http://www.cathygillen.com/clientnews.php

Upcoming Events

Web Conference: Talking Freight - Freight Analysis Framework Forecasts and 2005 Provisional Estimates � May 16

https://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/webconference/web_conf_learner_reg.aspx?webConfID=10705

Job Postings

- Manager of Toll System Development � MTA Bridges and Tunnels � New York, New York

http://www.mta.info/bandt/employ/jobp741.htm

- Project & Quality Assurance Manager, Intelligent Transportation Systems � MTA Bridges and Tunnels � New York, New York

http://www.mta.info/bandt/employ/jobp743.htm

- Intelligent Transportation Systems Support Specialist Assistant � MTA Bridges and Tunnels � New York, New York

http://www.mta.info/bandt/employ/jobp077.htm

- Webmaster � MTA Bridges and Tunnels � New York, New York

http://www.mta.info/bandt/employ/jobp040.htm

Solicitation

- Request for Proposals � 511 Traveler Information Service � Wisconsin Department of Transportation

http://vendornet.state.wi.us/vendornet/asp/BidDetail.asp?Systembidnumber=11326&LegalNoticeReferal=11326

Today in Transportation History

1987 **20^th anniversary** - Chrysler Corporation announces the purchase of Lamborghini.

http://www.lambostuff.com/xq/asp/Page.1/action.1/qx/history-of-lamborghini.htm

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON�T DELAY � To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.

1) California Senate OKs High-Tech License Ban

State lawmaker says fear that radio frequency ID would infringe on privacy.

Link to AP story:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/bayandstate/ci_5738583

2) Canada, Mexico Travel Cards Under Privacy Attack

Link to CNET News story:

http://news.com.com/Canada%2C+Mexico+travel+cards+under+privacy+attack/2100-1029_3-6178552.html?tag=nefd.top

3) You�ve Gone Wrong Way about New Madrid Metro Map, Designer Told

Link to story in The Times:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1695587.ece

4) JetBlue Ponders In-Flight Text Messaging

Link to story from the Financial Times:

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=FT&Date=20070423&ID=6786877

5) Even if Not On Time, It�ll be Online

GPS devices soon will allow Chicago Transit Authority customers to check where their bus is online and how long they have to wait.

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0704230644apr24,1,7098311.story?coll=chi-news-hed

Link to news release from the CTA:

http://www.transitchicago.com/news/ctaandpress.wu?action=displayarticledetail&articleid=119117

6) Florida May Use $750,000 for No-Ad Drivers Guide

Link to story in The Palm Beach Post:

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/state/content/state/epaper/2007/04/24/a12a_xgr_drivers_0424.html

7) Geospatial and the Elite

Old-school geographic information systems still dig deep on mapping and analyses.

Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/print/26_08/43500-1.html?topic=techreport

8) Advanced Transportation Technology Being Developed at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Link to story and video report on WDEF-TV:

http://wdef.com/node/4402

Upcoming Events

47^th Annual Workshop on Transportation Law � July 6-9 � San Diego

http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=7042

Today in Transportation History

1967 **40^th anniversary** - Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov died while returning to Earth aboard Soyuz 1. The first known death in a space accident.

http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/cosmonauts/english/komarov_vladimir.htm

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

New Book Driving Questions � Developing a National Transportation Vision by Northeastern University Professor of Strategy, Joseph M. Giglio, Ph.D.

The book outlines the current status of the nation's surface transportation system, what a long-range vision of the system might look like and what we should do to turn strategy into reality. The author argues that developing a strategy to address the country's future transportation needs starts with analyzing the evolving external environment. To understand the future needs of surface transportation customers, we must begin by identifying and evaluating the economic, demographic, technological and socio-political variables shaping the future. The author focuses on the key unasked and unanswered questions that should be driving our search for a sound vision of the surface transportation system in America. Also, he suggests a series of guiding principles to guide policymakers as they seek answers to these questions.

The publication date is April 30. For additional information please visit www.hudson.org or call 202-974-2400.

1) New Low-Fare Airline Tries Web-Only Approach

Link to story from The New York Times:

http://news.com.com/New+low-fare+airline+tries+Web-only+approach/2100-1032_3-6179070.html?tag=newsmap

Link to Skybus: http://www.skybus.com/

2) 511 Instituted in Northeast Florida

Link to story in The Times-Union:

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/042507/met_165407171.shtml

3) Technology to Help Cities Manage Booming USA

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2007-04-24-tech-city-growth_N.htm

4) �Smart Traffic Sign� to be Tested in Tel Aviv

Link to story in The Jerusalem Post:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1177514486045&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

5) Drivers Who Direct

Los Angeles motorists let off steam by making videos tied to area's legendary traffic snarls.

Link to story in the Daily Breeze:

http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/7181726.html

6) New York Motorists Stuck for Hours by Road Work that Closes Hutchinson River Parkway Lanes with No Warning

Cameras and electronic signs not used to alert drivers, also communication gaps between agencies.

Link to story in The Journal News:

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070424/NEWS02/704240367/1018/NEWS02

7) New Standards Updates (April 2007) Available on ITS Standards Web Site

Link to updates:

http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/news.asp#apr07

8) OnStar, MapQuest Unite in Joint Venture

Link to AP story:

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070425/onstar_mapquest.html?.v=3

Link to news release from OnStar:

http://www.onstar.com/us_english/jsp/new_at_onstar/mapquest.jsp

News Releases

1) HipCricket and Total Traffic Network Offer Real-Time Traffic Alerts via Text and E-Mail

http://www.hipcricket.com/pr_25-apr-07_CCT1.asp

2) Ask Patty Launches the MyCarPage Service for Women

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/4/prweb521272.htm

Link to Ask Patty: http://www.askpatty.com/

Upcoming Events

4^th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design � July 9-12 � Stevenson, Washington

http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=6981

Today in Transportation History

1507 **500^th anniversary** - �America� is first used on a map by cartographer Martin Waldseem�ller on the map �Universalis Cosmographia.�

http://www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/lewis_clark/exploring/ch1-1.html

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1) EU Demands Progress on Galileo

Link to AP story:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4751143.html

2) Giving Up Control

US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration head says drivers are hesitant to let safety systems control cars.

Link to story in AutoWeek:

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/FREE/70425018/1528

3) Scientists Predict Next Solar Cycle Peak

Increase in sunspots could affect GPS and airliner communications.

Link to AP story:

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Solar-Cycle.html (free registration required)

4) Communication Nets Communication System

Agreement to construct cell towers in the environmentally sensitive Adirondacks developed when all parties saw the same priority.

Link to story in The Press Republican:

http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_116020646.html

5) US Department of Homeland Security: Technology Gaps Slowing Port Security Effort

Link to story from CongressDaily:

http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=36724&dcn=todaysnews

6) Pay Now, Drive Later: It's Latest in Toll Technology
Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/transportation/313126_tolls26.html

7) Trafficking in Technology

Pennsylvania DOT's Philadelphia regional office is home to a giant video screen showing road conditions in the area.

Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/pa/chester/nabes/20070426_Trafficking_in_technology.html

8) Bermuda Taxi Firm�s License Suspended for �Not Using GPS�

Link to story in the Bermuda Sun:

http://www.bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=33495&TM=8699.955

News Releases

1) Configurable Automotive Displays are Popular with Engineers as Well as Drivers

http://www.abiresearch.com/abiprdisplay.jsp?pressid=847

2) Boeing Demonstrates Key GPS III Features in Critical Program Review

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2007/q2/070426c_nr.html

Upcoming Events

2007 Annual ITS Tri-Chapter Information Exchange Summit (ITS-PA, ITS-MD ITS-VA) � July 11 � Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

http://itspennsylvania.com/Portals/0/Save%20the%20Date.pdf

Today in Transportation History

1954 � Pullman Standard introduces its version of piggyback service with truck trailers loaded onto railcars.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,806900-1,00.html

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1) Big City, Bad Traffic, Great Warnings

Link to story in the National Post:

http://autos.canada.com/news/story.html?id=0c9105b7-c06f-411f-b70f-cf8bc39fde66

2) The Feds Focus on Tucson, Arizona Traffic Problems

Several proposals involve using ITS.

Link to story and video report on KVOA-TV:

http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6433886&nav=HMO6HMaW

3) Controversial Welsh Police Chief Resorts to Traffic Shock Tactics

Uses photo of decapitated motorcyclist to drive home his anti-speeding message. Also plans to use hidden speed cameras.

Link to story on ic Wales:

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_headline=police-chief-resorts-to-traffic-shock-tactics&method=full&objectid=18969718&siteid=50082-name_page.html

4) GPS Traffic Reports for Impatient Drivers

Link to CNET News story:

http://news.com.com/GPS+traffic+reports+for+impatient+drivers/2100-1041_3-6179663.html

5) Real ID Creator: Law�s Been Misunderstood

Link to CNET News story:

http://news.com.com/Real+ID+creator+Laws+been+misunderstood/2100-7348-6179476.html?part=dht&tag=nl.e433

6) Colorado Gets the Bug � WeatherBug

State is deploying a Web service that allows emergency management workers to view weather data overlaid on geographic information.

Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/43360-1.html

7) Rosum: Taking GPS Indoors

A Silicon Valley startup is blazing new trails for Global Positioning System technology.

Link to story in BusinessWeek:

http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/apr2007/tc20070426_529453.htm?chan=technology_technology+index+page_telecom

8) Automakers Still Not Tuned-In to HD Radio

Link to story on The Auto Channel:

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2007/04/27/045702.html

News Releases

1) American Airlines Introduces txtSAAVER - Customers in Dallas/Fort Worth Can Now Receive Fare Specials Directly to Text-Enabled Cell Phones

http://www.aa.com/content/amrcorp/pressReleases/2007_04/26_txtsaaver.jhtml

Upcoming Events

IBTTA Violations Enforcement Summit � July 29-31 � Boston

http://www.ibtta.org/Events/eventdetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2275

Solicitation

- Request for Information � Internet-Based Video Distribution System � Maricopa County Department of Transportation

http://transportcommunications.googlepages.com/maricopacountyrfi

Friday Bonus

Which page of the MUTCD is this on?

http://www.2600.com/travel/data/2005-08-10/IMG_8022.JPG

Today in Transportation History

1936 � The United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America break away from the American Federation of Labor.

http://www.uaw.org/history/uaw70years.html

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GLOBAL BORDER SECURITY CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

MAY 8-10, 2007, SAN ANTONIO, TX

This three-day international conference and two-day exhibition will focus on cross border cargo transport and security, immigration issues and drug cartel containment.

Over 100 exhibitors and 1000 buyers from 10 countries are expected.

DON�T DELAY � To exhibit or attend, please contact George DeBakey, Harry Carter, or Peter Cappiello at 301-493-5500 or visit www.globalbordersecurity.com for more information.

1) Editorial Calls for Expansion of ITS in Louisiana

Link to editorial in The Daily Advertiser:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070429/OPINION01/704290334/1014/OPINION

2) Soon, Real-Time Traffic Images on Your Computer, Mobile

Mumbai police webcams will help Mumbaikars plan city commutes better; already 70 of 100 cameras are on, 40 with working connectivity.

Link to story on Mumbai Newsline:

http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=233873

3) Are High-Tech Police Cars a Help or Risk for Officers?

Link to story in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-11/117790768615530.xml&coll=1

Link to additional information on Project54:

http://www.project54.unh.edu

4) Ontario Ponders a New Proposed Warning System that Could Save Lives

Link to story on CHUM-TV:

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_10416.aspx

5) GPS-Linked Phone System in Works at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Link to story on WRAL-TV:

http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/1367078/

Link to news release from UNC-CH:

http://www.unc.edu/news/archives/feb01/vicci020801.htm

6) More Cars Make the Call for Help

Rescuers, relatives notified of crashes.

Link to story in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0704290305apr30,1,5604983.story?coll=chi-newslocalchicago-hed

7) April Issue of Oregon DOT�s ITS Newsletter

Link to newsletter:

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/ITS/news_2007_04_20.shtml

News Releases

1) Transportation Marketing & Communications Association to Hand Out 2007 Compass Awards

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/freightnews/article.asp?id=10600

Solicitation

- Request for Proposals � Multi-State Vehicle-Probe Traffic Data � I-95 Corridor Coalition

http://www.i95coalition.org/PDF/Whatsnew/marketing_proble_RFP_release.pdf

Upcoming Events

9^th Smart Cards + Smart Label (RFID) China Exhibition & Users Conference � May 29-31 � Beijing

http://www.scsl-china.com/index.php

Today in Transportation History

1948 **60^th anniversary** - Land Rover is introduced.

http://www.landrovercentre.com/history/history_land_rover.htm

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Experience the �VII Technology Showcase� at ITS America's 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

ITS America will present a VII Technology Showcase at its 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition, June 4-6, 2007. Check out the latest vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication systems and related applications from Caltrans, California PATH, Econolite, InfoTek, Mark IV IVHS, O.M.J.C. Signal Controller, Raytheon and TechnoCom. The showcase will be staged in a parking lot outside the Palm Springs Convention Center � just a few steps from the exhibit hall to approximately 100,000 square feet of outdoor VII demonstrations! For the latest information on the VII Technology Showcase and its partners, visit www.itsa.org/amviishowcase.html.

1) Freeway Meltdown Offers Telecommuting Test Case in Bay Area

Link to MediaNews story:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/bayandstate/ci_5791602

2) UK Motorists Could be Tracked with GPS, Cameras

Link to Reuters story:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2124492,00.asp

3) Study Lauds Maritime Navigation System

Galveston Bay's PORTS has saved $15 million a year, federal report says.

Link to story in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/4763369.html

4) Air Traffic Controllers: FAA Radio Ban Threatens Safety

Link to AP story:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2007-04-30-faa-radio-ban_N.htm

5) Maryland E-ZPass Workers Told to Deny Claims

Link to story and video report on WBAL-TV:

http://www.wbaltv.com/news/13227569/detail.html

6) Mapping the Bay Bridge Traffic Snarl

Link to story on Poynter Online:

http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=31&aid=122291

7) GPS Rivals

Link to UPI stories:

http://www.upi.com/Security_Terrorism/Analysis/2007/04/29/outside_view_gps_rivals__part_1/ (part 1)

http://www.upi.com/Security_Terrorism/Analysis/2007/04/29/outside_view_gps_rivals__part_2/ (part 2)

8) GPS + Live Traffic = Big Headache?

Link to column in The Orange County Register:

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/homepage/article_1676380.php

9) Azerbaijan Prepares Contest Paperwork for Baku Intelligent Traffic Control System

Link story on Today.Az:

http://www.today.az/news/business/40252.html

News Releases

1) Strategy Analytics: Automotive Sensors Market Expanding to $17 Billion by 2013

http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070501006156&newsLang=en

2) SmartSensor Contributing to Award-Winning Project - Illinois DOT project named 2006 ITS Midwest Project of the Year

http://www.wavetronix.com/pr/library/2007/04/30_SmartSensorContributingToProject.html

Upcoming Events

The 2^nd Annual Homeland Port Security Conference � May 22 � Baltimore

http://www.usni.org/conferences/details.asp?id=3

Today in Transportation History

1902 � The first gasoline-powered Locomobile was completed in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

http://www.autolit.net/Graphics/1205/wc1133.jpg

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Wednesday, May 2, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

New Book Driving Questions � Developing a National Transportation Vision by Northeastern University Professor of Strategy, Joseph M. Giglio, Ph.D.

The book is available through Amazon. For additional information please visit www.hudson.org or call 202-974-2400.

1) Technology Aids Bay Area Drivers

Link to story on InsideBayArea:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/business/ci_5799342

2) Online Maps Adjusted for Bay Area Ramp Closure

Link to MediaNews story:

http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_5798963

3) Telematics Becomes Real � an Interview with Thilo Koslowski of Gartner

Link to interview from Telematics Update:

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/detroit2007/conference/Mailshots/april30_thilo.htm

4) Three US States May Require Sex Offenders to Use Special License Plates

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-05-01-sex-offender-tags_N.htm

5) Road Warriors

Tie-ups. Backups. Gridlock. The American commute has never been so painful. Is there any solution?

Link to story in U.S. News & World Report:

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/070429/7gridlock.htm

6) GPS Next Target of Cell Phone Industry

Link to Reuters story:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18437488/

7) Web Auto Dealers Honing Their Web Site Strategies

Link to story in Internet Retailer:

http://www.internetretailer.com/article.asp?id=22250

8) Traffic Tickets Going Digital

Link to story on Stateline:

http://www.stateline.org/live/details/story?contentId=204380

9) Holes Remain in Lahar Warning System in Pierce County, Washington
Link to story in The News Tribune:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/331/story/52780.html

10) News from ERTICO

- Network of National ITS Associations Meets in Norway

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/network_of_national_its_associations_meets_in_norway.htm

- ERTICO Issues Annual Report

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/ertico_issues_annual_report_2006.htm

11) May Edition of Florida DOT�s SunGuide Disseminator

Link to newsletter:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Newsletters/2007/05_2007/05_2007.htm

12) Weather Applications and Products Enabled Through Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) - Feasibility and Concept Development Study

Link to publication from the Federal Highway Administration:

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

Upcoming Events

2007 Cascadia-Microsoft Conference on Transportation, Technology, and Energy � May 7 � Redmond, Washington

http://www.discovery.org/scripts/viewDB/index.php?command=view&id=270&program=Cascadia&isEvent=true

Today in Transportation History

1952 **55^th anniversary** - The first jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1, takes off on its inaugural flight from London to Johannesburg.

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/chasingthesun/planes/comet.html

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1) New Jersey is Exploring Traffic Congestion

Technology companies are slowly moving into a field dominated by helicopter traffic spotters -- telling drivers about traffic jams and how to avoid them.

Link to story in The Record:

http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjczN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MTI3MzIxJnlyaXJ5N2Y3MTdmN3ZxZWVFRXl5Mg

2) Brazil Crash Prompts US National Transportation Safety Board to Seek Improvements

Agency recommends improvements in the collision-avoidance system on jets to make warnings more noticeable to pilots.

Link to story from Newsday:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/web/online/Top-News-Headlines/Brazil-Crash-Prompts-NTSB-to-Seek-Improvements/1$11825

3) Disasters Can Trip Up Web Maps

Melted freeway merits update; local sinkhole doesn't.

Link to story in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/314087_onlinemaps03.html

4) More Airlines Asking Passengers to Pay for In-Flight Services with Plastic

Link to story in The Arizona Republic:

http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/052biz-cashless0503.html

5) Federal Highway Administration Touts Visualization Tools

Link to story in Directions Magazine:

http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=2453&trv=1

6) Warning Signs May Replace Memorials

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-05-02-memorials-signs_N.htm

7) Emergency Notification Systems Get the Call

Link to story in Government Computer News:

http://www.gcn.com/print/26_09/43561-1.html

8) Boaties Warned on GPS Use

Maritime New Zealand says more traditional forms of positions fixing should be used.

Link to story in The New Zealand Herald:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10437681

9) Utah DOT Working to Inform Drivers

Campaign highlights construction projects.

Link to story in the Deseret Morning News:

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660217210,00.html

10) American Airlines Unveils New In-Flight Entertainment Device

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-05-02-american-airlines-first-class-perks_N.htm

Link to news release from American Airlines:

http://www.aa.com/content/amrcorp/pressReleases/2007_05/01_peds.jhtml

11) Value Pricing Project Quarterly Report (January � March 2007)

Link to report from US DOT:

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/tolling_pricing/value_pricing/quarterlyreport/qtr1rpt07/index.htm

Job Posting

- Transportation Specialist (Program Manager, ITS Joint Program Office for the Vehicle Infrastructure Initiative � Federal Highway Administration � Washington, DC

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=56910255

Upcoming Events

17^th International Symposium on Transportation and Traffic Theory (ISTTT17) � July 23-25 � London

http://www.isttt.org

Today in Transportation History

1962 **45^th anniversary** - A freight train and two commuter trains collided in Mikawashima, Japan, killing over 160 people.

http://shippai.jst.go.jp/en/Detail?fn=2&id=CA1000604

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1) Phones Studied as Attack Detector

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2007-05-03-cellphone-attack-detector_N.htm

2) Virginia Officials Look Back at Crash to Learn

Link to story in The Free Lance-Star:

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/052007/05042007/280557

3) Federal Communications Commission: No Trucker TV in 2 GHz BAS/ENG Band

Link to story in TV Technology:

http://www.tvtechnology.com/pages/s.0115/t.5869.html

Link to FCC order:

http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2007/db0503/DA-07-1946A1.pdf

4) New UK Web Site Measures Auto Manufacturers� CO₂ Performance

Link to story on just-auto:

http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?ID=91238&lk=dm

Link to Clean Green Cars: http://www.cleangreencars.co.uk/

5) Iowa DOT Cameras Show Traffic Patterns

Link to story and video report on KCRG-TV:

http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/7321181.html

6) Organizations Start Campaign Against Real ID

Link to story in Federal Computer Week:

http://www.fcw.com/article102618-05-02-07-Web&newsletter=yes

7) Beating Gridlock

Customized telephone road reports available in British Columbia.

Link to story in the South Delta Leader:

http://www.southdeltaleader.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper=48&cat=23&id=977418&more

Link to additional information on Ekho Traffic: http://www.ekhoinfo.com/

8) US Automakers �Not Rushing to Commit� to HD Radio

Link to story in Radio World:

http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0100/t.5804.html

9) How Smaller Transit Agencies Size Up Security System Needs

Link to story in Metro:

http://www.metro-magazine.com/t_featpick.cfm?id=90510612

10) New Standards Updates (May 2007) Available on ITS Standards Web Site

Link to updates from US DOT:

http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/news.asp#may07

News Releases

1) First Galileo Navigation Message Transmitted

http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEM0QSU681F_index_0.html

2) AASHTO Launches Transportation Vision Web Site

http://news.transportation.org/press_release.aspx?Action=ViewNews&NewsID=125

3) Pennsylvania DOT Launches New Web Site to Inform Public About Transportation Needs, Solutions

http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Internet/pdNews.nsf/772afb60d785515285256bf1004a1be6/b7546919c0ea276f852572d1006e193d?OpenDocument

Link to site: http://www.rideonpa.org

4) 511.org's Improved Park & Ride Lot Information Makes It Easier to Connect to BART

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-03-2007/0004580825&EDATE

5) CIUT-FM Traffic Reports Have �Intelligence� � University of Toronto students team with civil engineering department for up-to-date information

http://www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/070504-3120.asp

Upcoming Events

Connected Vehicle Conference � May 23 � Novi, Michigan

http://www.telematicsupdate.com/safetyDetroit2007/cvta07.htm

Friday Bonus

Highway engineer pranks.

http://xkcd.com/c253.html

Today in Transportation History

1989 � The Mount Macdonald Tunnel officially opens through Rogers Pass in British Columbia. It is the longest railway tunnel in the western hemisphere.

http://railfame.ca/sec_ind/technology/en_2003_MountMacdonaldTunnel.asp

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1) Coordination, Communication Key to Rebuilding Fire-Damaged Highway Interchange in California

Link to commentary in the Contra Costa Times:

http://www.contracostatimes.com/columns/ci_5826596

2) SEPTA�s Nerve Center Tracks Trains, Buses by the Minute

Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer:

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20070505_SEPTAs_nerve_center_tracks_trains__buses_by_the_minute.html

3) Davenport, Iowa Seeks Refunds from Traffic Camera Vendors

Link to story on WHBF-TV:

http://www.whbf.com/Global/story.asp?S=6475691&nav=0zGo

4) Alaska Airlines Web Site Might Have Been a Bit Too Candid

Link to story in The Seattle Times:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003695098_sundaybuzz06.html

5) Amtrak Offering Tickets Through Cell Phones

Link to story on Digital Trends:

http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12922.html

Link to Amtrak news release:

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Copy/News_Release_Page&c=am2Copy&cid=1178240116611&ssid=180

6) Delaware Creates �No DUI� Stickers

Link to story in The News Journal:

http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070506/NEWS/705060337/-1/NEWS01

7) Bus 2.0

From Boston to Brazil, city planners and transportation gurus are reimagining the possibilities of the humble motorbus, using high-tech �smart mobility.�

Link to story in The Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/news/education/higher/articles/2007/05/06/bus_20/

8) Incident Management is Everyone�s Business

Link to commentary by Tennessee Transportation Commissioner, Gerald Nicely in The Chattanoogan:

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_106937.asp

9) The Coolest Thing Since Going There

Google Earth is turning into one heck of a travel tool (and it's a blast to play with).

Link to story in Budget Travel:

http://www.budgettravelonline.com/bt-dyn/content/article/2007/03/26/AR2007032600704.html?referrer=email&referrer=email&referrer=email&referrer=email

10) Calculated Risk

Coast Guard�s Chris Kluckhuhn started under the radar on vessel-tracking system.

Link to story in Government Computing News:

http://www.gcn.com/print/26_10/44231-1.html

11) Working Without Wires

Municipal Wi-Fi is coming. Government employees, not citizens, may be the biggest users.

Link to article in Governing:

http://www.governing.com/articles/5wifi.htm

12) New Web Site Promotes Ontario Highway Campaign

Link to story in The Sault Star:

http://www.saultstar.com/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentID=495605&catname=Local+News

Link to 4Lane17: http://www.4lane17.com

News Releases

1) Canada and Ontario Invest in New Technology to Keep Border Traffic Moving Smoothly
http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/releases/nat/2007/07-h080e.htm

2) Grosse Ile Bridge Company to Provide Afternoon Traffic Reports

http://gibc.typepad.com/toll_bridge_facts/news_and_commentary/index.html

3) Telematics Market Set to Flourish Says a New Report from ReportBuyer.com

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17528/

Upcoming Events

2007 China-US Conference on Disaster Management � August 1-4 � Beijing

http://www.globalinteractions.org/2007-events-programs/disaster-management.aspx

Today in Transportation History

1915 � The RMS Lusitania is sunk by a German submarine off the southern coast of Ireland. Over 1,200 people died.

http://www.lusitania.net/

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Final Program Available for ITS America�s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition

With expanded networking opportunities, a focused educational program and a grand-scale exhibition, ITS America�s 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition, June 4-6, 2007 promises to be one of our best events ever! The Final Program is now available at http://www.itsa.org/annualmeeting.html. If you haven�t yet registered there is still time to do so with pre-registration rates available through May 31. For information on available sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, contact Edgar Martinez at emartinez@....

1) Real-Time Traffic Data Keeps Route 78 Drivers Moving

Link to story in The Star-Ledger:

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-11/1178512180131440.xml&coll=1

2) Runway Technology

Federal Aviation Administration administrator highlights satellite-based navigation technology that airlines are using to make runway approaches safer and use less fuel.

Link to AP story:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4784391.html

3) US Federal Railroad Administration Needs to Step Up Crossing Safety Oversight, Office of Inspector General Says

Link to story in Progressive Railroading:

http://www.progressiverailroading.com/freightnews/article.asp?id=10663

Link to statement from OIG:

http://www.oig.dot.gov/StreamFile?file=/data/pdfdocs/cc2007052.pdf

4) For Printed Maps, End of the Road is a Click Away

Link to story in The Virginian-Pilot:

http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=124217&ran=242123

5) US Coast Guard Establishes Mariner Web Site

Site provides real-time information on the status of pending mariner credential applications.

Link to story on EmeraldCoast.com:

http://community.emeraldcoast.com/onset?id=15342&template=article.html

News Releases

1) Federal Communications Commission Seeks Comments on Designation of 211 and 511 as Abbreviated Dialing Codes

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-2017A1.doc

2) Operation Lifesaver Outlines Steps to Increase Rail Safety

http://www.oli.org/news/press_release_detail.php?press_release_ID=154

3) TrafficLand.com Adds Australian Traffic Cameras to Live Video Web Site

http://corporate.trafficland.com/library/Queensland_australia_050407.pdf

Upcoming Events

HOT Lanes Peer Exchange Roundtable Workshop � May 23 � Houston

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freewaymgmt/workshop/hotlanes.htm

Today in Transportation History

1933 � The first radios connecting police cars to headquarters were installed in Eastchester, New York.

http://www.history.com/tdih.do?action=tdihArticleCategory&id=7415

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Wednesday, May 9, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

New Book Driving Questions � Developing a National Transportation Vision by Northeastern University Professor of Strategy, Joseph M. Giglio, Ph.D.

The book is available through Amazon. For additional information please visit www.hudson.org or call 202-974-2400.

1) Curbs on Satellite Photos May be Needed Says US Spy Agency Director

Link to AP story:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6618481,00.html

2) EU�s Satellite Navigation System in �Crisis� Over Funding

Link to CBC story:

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/05/09/tech-galileo.html

3) US Airlines Upset with Plan to Collect Fingerprints of Passengers

Link to UPI story:

http://www.upi.com/Security_Terrorism/Analysis/2007/05/08/analysis_airlines_will_take_fingerprints/

4) Pennsylvania DOT Putting More Eyes on the Road to Keep Motorists Moving

Link to story in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_506708.html

5) Investigation Finds Confusion Over Where to Report Road Debris in Washington State

Link to story and video report on KIRO-TV:

http://www.kirotv.com/money/13281749/detail.html

6) Moving Forward with the National Transportation Operations Coalition Performance Measurement Initiative

Participants sought for NCHRP pilot study.

Link to story in the NTOC Newsletter:

http://www.ntoctalks.com/articles/performance.php

7) US Department of Homeland Security Launches Project Portal for First Responders

Link to story in Federal Computer Week

http://www.fcw.com/article102671-05-09-07-Web

8) �Intelligent� Cars as Fuel-Efficient as Hybrids

Link to AFP story:

http://www.physorg.com/news97907482.html

9) Taxi Rides in New York City Going High-Tech

Link to AP story:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/4789242.html

10) Bridge Study Says Cell Phones Threaten Radio Listening

AM/FM radio still the preferred method for emergency alerts, music, news/sports updates, weather updates and traffic reports -- but that is likely to change.

Link to story on Radio Online:

http://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/$rol.exe/headline_id=b9879

Link to news release from Bridge Ratings:

http://www.bridgeratings.com/press_05.09.2007-Mobilphone.htm

11) $102,858 for a Typist with Rhode Island DOT?

Money paid to consultant for �typist� at traffic management center who supplies traffic updates on radio and signs.

Link to story in The Providence Journal:

http://www.projo.com/news/content/DOT_Employees_05-09-07_BN5IM6Q.355be22.html

12) In-Car Navigation Takes a New Turn Amid Resale Woes

Built-in navigation systems increase the depreciation of a car or truck.

Link to story in USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-05-08-navresale-usat_N.htm

13) Chesapeake Bay-Bridge Tunnel to Install E-ZPass

Link to story in The Daily Times:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070509/NEWS01/705090419/1002

14) Next Generation Air Transportation System: Status of the Transition to the Future Air Traffic Control System

Link to testimony for the US Government Accountability Office:

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d07784t.pdf

News Releases

1) Sanef Acquires Webraska

http://webraska.com/News/PressReleases_Show.php?pr=20070509_sanefwebraska

2) Madison, Wisconsin Area Traffic Cameras Now Available to General Public

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/opencms/export/nr/modules/news/news_0170.html_786229440.html

Link to Madison area traffic information: http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/madison/

Job Posting

- Senior General Engineer � US DOT�s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center � Cambridge, Massachusetts

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=56717744&AVSDM=5%2F8%2F2007+5%3A06%3A41+PM

Upcoming Events

ANSI Homeland Security Standards Workshop on Transit Security � May 29 � Arlington, Virginia
http://www.ansi.org/news_publications/news_story.aspx?menuid=7&articleid=1488

Today in Transportation History

1972 **35^th anniversary** � Israeli commandos storm a hijacked jet at Lod Airport in Tel Aviv.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/may/9/newsid_4326000/4326707.stm

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Thursday, May 10, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

The 2^nd Annual Navigation Europe 2007 Conference & Exhibition (June, 6-7, The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel) is the only place where you will find out how to turn in-car and portable navigation systems into mass market products.

The conference will show you how to exploit new market opportunities to increase customer uptake and maximise your revenue potential.

Top level industry executives from companies such as Ford, BMW, Nissan, Panasonic, Jentro, Blaupunkt, T-Traffic, Vodafone, Orange, Nokia will be doing insightful presentations and participating in panel debates.

Click here for more information:

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1) EU to Finance Galileo Satellite Program

Link to story in the International Herald Tribune:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/05/10/business/galileo.php

2) Port of Tacoma Picked to Test Cargo Detection
Link to story in The Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003700707_port10.html

3) Oregon Says No to $665 Million Radio

Plans for statewide public safety radio network shelved.

Link to story in The Oregonian:

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1178686503247680.xml&coll=7

4) GM Sued Over OnStar Change

Link to story in The Detroit News:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070510/AUTO01/705100380/1148/rss25

5) Signage Questions After Fatal Rail Crash

Link to story in The Record:

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070510/A_NEWS/705100337

6) $5 Million Center to Tackle Brisbane Traffic Woes

Link to story in the Brisbane Times:

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/queensland/5m-centre-to-tackle-traffic-woes/2007/05/10/1178390444783.html

7) Taxi Commission Approves Touch-Screen Monitors for All New York City Cabs

Link to AP story:

http://www.silive.com/newsflash/metro/index.ssf?/base/news-25/1178811922114290.xml&storylist=simetro

8) Ideas Conceived for Use in Space May Help Highway Safety, Air Travel

Link to story in the Houston Chronicle:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/4790808.html

9) Visionaries Provide Sensation of Automotive Safety

Link to Scripps Howard News Service story:

http://www.shns.com/shns/g_index2.cfm?action=detail&pk=AUTOS-05-10-07

10) Central Ohio Transit Authority to Wipe Buses Clean of Exterior Advertisements

Link to story in The Columbus Dispatch:

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/dispatch/content/local_news/stories/2007/05/10/BUSADS.ART_ART_05-10-07_B4_2R6LFRP.html

11) National Weather Service Providing Crosswind Information for Airports on Web

Link to article in The Front:

http://www.weather.gov/os/aviation/pdfs/front-may07.pdf

12) ITS: Green Car, Green Driver, Green Route

Link to PowerPoint presentation by Neil Schuster, ITS America President & CEO:

http://www.discovery.org/scripts/viewDB/filesDB-download.php?command=download&id=1348

13) Weather Applications and Products Enabled Through Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII) - Feasibility and Concept Development Study

Link to further information from US DOT:

http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov//JPODOCS/REPTS_TE//14350.htm

Upcoming Events

ETNITE Workshop � June 19 � Aalborg, Denmark

http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/etnite_announces_final_workshop_19_june_2007_aalborg_denmark.htm

Today in Transportation History

1869 � The Transcontinental railroad is completed across the United States.

http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/rail.html

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Friday, May 11, 2007 -- ISSN 1529-1057

1^st Annual Intelligent Vehicle Safety (IVS) Detroit 2007 Conference, May 22^nd, The Rock Financial showplace, Novi, MI (co located with Telematics Detroit 2007 Exhibition) will teach you how to implement driver assist systems.

You will learn how to integrate safety applications in the vehicles and make them communicate with the road infrastructure to drive the explosion of advanced vehicle safety technology.

Top level industry speakers include: Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Mercedes Benz, VIIConsortium, DENSO, Bosch, Visteon, Johnson Controls, Sprint and many more.

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Contact Precksha Saksena at Precksha@... or + 44 (0) 207 375 7198

1) Chicago�s OEMC: A Unified Approach to First Response

Link to story in EMS Magazine:

http://www.emsresponder.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=5337

2) Should Illinois Regulate Roadside Memorials?

Link to story in the Daily Herald:

http://www.dailyherald.com/news/illinoisstory.asp?id=311873

3) Traffic Cameras Cost Mesa, Arizona $100,000 Monthly

Link to story in the East Valley Tribune:

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/89464