Monday, January 16, 2006
Bernie Wagenblast
Transportation Communications Newsletter
Monday, January 16, 2006 -- ISSN 1529-1057
Changes in SAFETEA-LU federal legislation presents new opportunities for ITS funding in US cities.
Learn more about the Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure Program (ITIP) and how the changes
may affect your city by visiting: http://www.itip2.com.
1) Traffic Reports without Choppers
Sensors, cell phones, GPS, and dashboard computers are being enlisted in the drive to make data delivered to commuters more useful.
Link to story in The Boston Globe:
http://www.boston.com/business/personaltech/articles/2006/01/16/traffic_reports_without_choppers/
2) South Dakota DOT Asked to Explain Electronic Message Boards
Link to story in the Argus Leader:
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060113/NEWS/601130329/1001/NEWS
3) Picture-Perfect Map Search Raises Privacy Issues
Link to AP story:
http://www.suntimes.com/output/tech/cst-nws-pic16.html
4) Swap of Airwaves Encounters Snags
Long-awaited swap of airwaves aimed at eliminating cell phone interference with emergency-service radios across the US is in turmoil.
Link to story in USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2006-01-15-police-radio_x.htm
5) New CD-ROM Helps Agencies Develop Traffic Management Workshops
Link to article in FHWA’s Research & Technology Transporter:
http://www.tfhrc.gov/trnsptr/dec05/index.htm#traf
6) NJ Transit Drops Ban on Photos of Trains
Link to story in the Asbury Park Press:
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060114/NEWS/601140330
Link to letter from NJ Transit to Railpace Newsmagazine:
http://railpace.com/njt-letter.jpg
7) News from ERTICO
- GST RESCUE On the Move
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/gst_rescue_on_the_move.htm
- eSafety Support – Working to Save Lives
http://www.ertico.com/en/news_and_events/ertico_newsroom/esafety_support__working_to_save_lives.htm
8) New Jersey Bill Seeks to Drive Point on Car Distractions
All distractions would be offenses under proposed legislation.
Link to story in The Press of Atlantic City:
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/story/5834189p-5849997c.html
Link to news release from Assembly John S. Wisniewski:
http://politics.nexcess.net/pressrelease/2005/12/assemblyman_john_s_wisniewski.html
9) Ford Touts F-Series Trucks as Mobile Offices
Link to story in Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/story/0,10801,107734,00.html
10) Japan’s Auto Industry to Use Infotech to Maintain Edge in World Market
Link to story in the Sun Star:
11) Monroe County, New York to Get Federal Dollars for Traffic Cameras
Link to story in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060114/NEWS01/601140323/1002/NEWS
News Releases
1) New Washington State DOT Web Cameras Provide a Greater View of Tri-Cities Area Travel
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthCentral/news/2005/01_12_06_Cameras.htm
2) Partnering Effort Results in Additional Real-Time Traffic Information for Detroit Area Motorists
http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9620_11057-133792--,00.html
3) GM Ups Navigation Ante with Two Free Map Upgrades
Upcoming Events
Maritime Security Council International Congress on Maritime Security - March 20-22 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
http://www.maritimesecurity.org
Today in Transportation History
1969 – The Metroliner begins service on the Penn Central Railroad between New York and Washington, DC with one train per day in each direction.
http://www.geocities.com/orvillei/penncentral1969.html
More links for traffic and transportation: http://www.trafficlinq.com
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