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Bernie Wagenblast
Apr 12, 2006, 6:00:02 PM4/12/06
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Transportation Communications Newsletter
Wednesday, April 12, 2006 -- ISSN 1529-1057
The City of Overland Park, KS (population 170,000+) located in the Kansas City Metro Area, has an immediate opening for the position of Civil Engineer II (Traffic). Primary duties will include designing traffic signal, street light and ITS projects and managing / reviewing consultant designs. Requires a B.S. Degree in Traffic or
Civil Engineering coupled with a minimum of four years experience. Must be registered as a professional engineer and obtain Kansas licensure within six months of employment. Monthly salary range is from $4,531 to $5,664. Candidates with less experience and no professional engineer licensure may be considered at a Civil Engineer I level with a starting monthly salary from $3,670 to $4,588. Excellent career growth opportunities exist for the right candidate. Further information and application details: http://www.opkansas.org/Employment/Job_Opportunities/civil_eng.cfm
1) Wi-Fi on Trains Explored in Northern California
Link to story in the San Francisco
Chronicle:
Link to news release from the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority:
Link to request for information:
2) Illinois Tollway Retools I-PASS Fines
Officials back off rules for electronic toll system which some viewed as too harsh.
Link to story in the Daily Herald:
3) Vital Storm-Warning Tools at Risk
Experts predict aging satellites will create hurricane havoc.
Link to Gannett News Service story:
Link to additional information on the National Hurricane Conference:
4) Device Tracks Truckers' Eyes
Unit could warn fatigued drivers but raises privacy concerns.
Link to AP story:
Link to further information from Attention Technologies:
5) Report Introduces Mathematical Formula to Measure Environmental Effect of Idling Vehicles in Canada
Among recommendations, report says travel on existing road network needs to become more efficient with the help of technology.
Link to report from Student Math Action Team OPRIG McMaster:
6) Federal Highway Administration “Focus on Congestion” Web Site Updated
Link to further
information:
Link to site: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/congestion/
7) Yahoo Revamps Travel Planning Via Search, Maps
Link to Reuters story:
Link to news release from Yahoo:
8) Clear Channel Launches Vermont Total Traffic Service
Link to story in Radio & Records:
CORRECTION:
The link for story #11 in yesterday's edition was cut short. The correct link for the UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center Newsletter should be:
News Releases
1) New Industry Players Setting a Tone of Continued Growth in Fleet
Telematics
2) GPS World Unveils New Web Site – Adds "Avionics & Transportation" special
interest section
Link to site:
3) The
Third European Mobility@Transport Summit Showcased the Latest Wireless Broadband Technologies for the Transportation Industry
Upcoming Events
3rd Intelligent Transport Systems Conference - June 15-16 - Saint-Brieuc, France
Today in Transportation
History
1981 **25th anniversary** - The US space shuttle blasts off on its first flight.
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