1) Intricate Screening Of Fliers In Works

Link to story in The Washington Post (Washington, DC):

 

2) Surveillance Systems At Airports Have Image Problem

Link to article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, Missouri):

 

3) Arizona DOT Encounters Telecom Fee Snags In Deploying 511

Link to story in the ICDN Newsletter:

 

4) King Of The Road

A boring old bus company has polished its image, enhanced its services and embraced

technology to emerge as a model for transport operators in the region.

Link to article in the Far Eastern Economic Review:

 

5) Texas Transportation Researcher  - Volume 37 Number 4 Online

Articles with a communications focus include:

 -  Train Notification System Alerts Drivers

 -  Measuring Time - TTI Evaluates Delays at International Border Crossings

 -  Integrated Border Data Key to Improved Operations

Link to publication:

 

6) ITS America To Host ITS Congressional Caucus Kick-Off: Reception & Technology Demonstration

Link to further information from ITS America:

 

7) Commuters Become A Captive Audience For Ads

Why Hong Kong's roads are paved with advertising gold.

Link to article in the Far Eastern Economic Review:

 

8) Railroads Plan Remote Test

Firms start pilot program for radio-controlled locomotives.

Link to story in The Blade (Toledo, Ohio):

 

9) Canada Wants Some Trucks Exempt From Border Inspection

Link to story in The New York Times (New York, New York):
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/01/national/01BORD.html

 

10) Georgia Legislature Approves Changes For High-Tech Billboards

Signs would be allowed to change messages every six seconds.

Link to article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Direct link to bill:  http://www.ganet.org/services/newleg/legsearch.cgi?year=2001&bill=SB59

 

11) Contradictions And Confusion Follow Lapse At Airport

Link to article in The New York Times (New York, New York):

 

Link to presentation by John Marengo of the California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office:

 

13) National Emergency Number Association Annual Conference & Trade Show - June 16-20 - Indianapolis

Link to further information:

 

This site is more than just a magazine news site.  Among the helpful features you'll

find here are links to EOC resources; facts and figures on public safety dispatching;

links to glossaries on subjects such as CAD, incident command system and radio

technology.  Listings and links to public safety publications and e-mail lists are also

found on the site.  When you visit the site you'll see there's much more available. 

Even for those not working in the public safety arena, it's worth bookmarking the site

because of the overlap of issues facing the public safety and transportation industries.

 

1) Drivers Facing Exposure

Network of roadside cameras that can recognize disqualified motorists and track criminals on the run is future of crime-fighting.

Link to article in The Times (London, UK):
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,2-2002051582,00.html

 

2) Beam The Car There, Scotty

A look at the telematics industry in Australia.

Link to article in The Australian:

 

 

4) Sharjah, UAE Traffic To Be Camera-Controlled

Link to article in the Gulf News (Dubai, United Arab Emirates):

 

5) ID Card For Air Passengers

Link to article in The Washington Times (Washington, DC):

 

6) I-64 In West Virginia May Get New Signs To Boost Safety

Link to article in The Herald-Dispatch (Huntington, West Virginia):
http://www.herald-dispatch.com/2002/January/30/LNspotb.htm

 

7) Interview With Peter Holland & Scott Larson Of InfoMove

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

 

8) Air Traffic Control Expert - Issue 10 Online

 

9) Meteoric Rise For Euro-EFC

Electronic fee collection systems are starting to feature heavily on European governments' agendas.

Link to article in ITS International:

 

10) Wisconsin Intelligent Transportation Systems Alliance Annual Conference - February 21 - Madison, Wisconsin

Link to further information:

http://www.yaderhey.com/smartways/pdf/SmartWaysInvite0102.pdf  (meeting invitation)

http://www.yaderhey.com/smartways/pdf/SmartWaysReplyCard0102.pdf  (registration card)

 

11) Evaluation Of Work Zone Speed Reduction Measures

Presentation made at TRB 2002

Link to PowerPoint presentation from Center for Transportation Research and Education:

 

12) National Conference On Traffic Incident Management - March 11-13 - Irvine, California

Link to further information:

 

13) Third Annual Forum On Public Health And Transportation Safety - March 12-13 - Houston

Link to further information from the Texas Transportation Institute:

 

14) Weather.com & OnStar Virtual Advisor Join Forces To Offer Travelers Weather Information Anytime, Anywhere

Link to news release from OnStar and weather.com:

 

 

airlines and passengers.  On the site you'll find information such as a timetable

for flights serving the airport, a map of the terminals and a short history of the

airport.  A useful feature is a 'Moscow Guide' which provides a directory of phone

numbers for a wide variety of services.

 

 

1) The State Of US Telematics

An article by Ken Orski, which originally appeared in Traffic Technology International, via the ICDN Newsletter:

 

3) High-Tech Buses Set For San Diego Commute

Real-time travel information will be one of the features.

Link to story on KGTV-TV (San Diego, California):

Link to news release from the San Diego Association of Governments:

 

Link to article in the Star Tribune (Minneapolis, Minnesota):

 

5) Reckless Driving Can Be Reported On New Web Site

Link to story from the Gaston Gazette (Gaston, North Carolina):

Direct link to I'll Tell Web site:  http://www.illtell.com/

 

Link to articles in Modern Bulk Transporter:

 

7) Survey Indicates Many Carriers Failing To Utilize Technology

Link to article on eTrucker.com:

Direct link to survey from The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech:

 

8) FTA & Transit Standards Consortium To Sponsor Free Teleconference - Increasing Transit's Market Share

Link to further information from the Transit Standards Consortium:

 

9) Interview: Andrew Rimkus, Vice President Of Marketing, Airbiquity

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

 

10) Survey Details Consumer Preferences For In-Vehicle Electronics

Link to article in Mobile Electronics:

 

11) QWIP Technologies & The Insurance Corporation Of British Columbia

Link to news release from QWIP Technologies:

 

12) Traffic Woes: A Thing Of The Past?

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan says European market for ITS is anticipated to grow phenomenally over the next five years.

Link to news release from Frost & Sullivan:

 

13) TransLink Universal Fare System Ready For Public Debut

Link to news release from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission:

 

14) COMDEX Nordic In Sweden Showcases Telematics Industry & Companies

Link to news release from Invest in Sweden Agency:

 

15) Traffic Pulse Networks Launches In Houston

Link to news release from Mobility Technologies:

 

This site, run by the UK's Highways Agency, is providing current traffic information

from a number junctions on the M25 motorway, which circles London.  The average

speed is given, as well as traffic volume per lane.  The information is available in both

a text format and a Shockwave Flash-based clickable map.  Updates are only

available between 6 am and 10 p.m., London time. 

 

 

1) Planes, Trains, And Automobiles

Telematics and mobile access in cars and planes have brought good things, but

service providers and manufacturers have lost their touch.

 

2) Japanese Trains To Get Early Quake Warning

Link to article in The Asahi Shimbun (Tokyo, Japan):

 

3) "Smart" Roads Will Help Future Traffic Problems

Link to article in the Laurel Leader-Call (Laurel, Mississippi):

 

4) New System Of Message Boards Due For I-10, I-19 In Arizona

Link to article in the Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona):

 

5) FHWA Requests Preliminary Applications For Participation In The Fiscal Year 2003 ITS Deployment Program
Link to notice in the Federal Register:

 

6) Traffic Plan Announced For Super Bowl

Link to news release from the City of New Orleans:

 

7) Indianapolis Stoplight Computer Goes With The Flow

Link to article in The Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Indiana):
http://www.indystar.com/article.php?lights28.html

 

8) Technology Keeps Tabs On Buses

Pennsylvania lawmakers among those looking at high-tech methods to prevent students from becoming hijacking victims.

Link to story in The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania):

 

Link to article in The Business Journal (Charlotte, North Carolina):

 

Caltrans workers often have to dodge objects thrown by irate drivers.  Some are killed by careless motorists.
Link to column in the Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California):

 

11) TRB Freeway Operations Committee Status Reports - January 2002 Updates

Link to reports from FHWA, Washington State DOT & Siemens Gardner Transportation Systems:

 

12) Finding The Political Will To Use Life-Saving Technology

An effective anti-icing system remains in limbo because of high cost and lack of public pressure.

Link to article in the Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario):
http://www.canada.com/ottawa/news/story.asp?id={774D22C8-7218-45B2-9F38-CE784DE80A15}

(if this link isn't clickable, please paste the URL into your browser)

 

13) University Of Minnesota ITS Institute Spring Seminar Series

Link to further information:

 

Improved signs, better street markings are needed.

Link to article in the Montreal Gazette (Montreal, Quebec):
http://www.canada.com/montreal/news/story.asp?id={3ADF7192-3326-46D3-A21A-C3C9249CA61E}

 

15) Public Safety Officials Meet To Discuss Critical Communications Issues 

Link to news release from the Public Safety Wireless Network:

Link to symposium agenda:  http://www.pswn.gov/charleston_agenda.htm

 

that provides traffic information for a college campus.  On the site you'll see a map

of the NUS campus.  Along the left side of the screen you can choose to view

traffic speeds, incidents, cameras, travel time and parking information. 

 

 

1) Next Steps In Developing The Transportation Information Infrastructure ("Infostructure")

Link to excerpts from a presentation by Jeffrey F. Paniati, ITS Program Manager,

ITS Joint Program Office, US DOT at the TRB 2002 Annual Meeting via the ICDN Newsletter:
http://www.nawgits.com/icdn/infostructure.html

 

2) Deploying & Operating Integrated Intelligent Transportation Systems - Twenty Questions & Answers

Link to report from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

3) New UK Air Traffic Center Takes Control

Link to story on icSouthLondon:

 

4) Utah Transit Authority Technology To Help Riders Make Connections

Link to article in the Deseret News (Salt Lake City, Utah):

 

5) Signs Of Our Times - They Don't Work

Some riders complain that signs at MBTA rail stations don't provide helpful information.

Link to story in The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts):

 

6) Design & Construction Experts Form Partnership To Improve Security

Link to story from ITS America:

 

7) Technology Helps Ford Meet Demands

Link to article on Hoover's:

 

8) Air Security Seeks High-Tech Solutions

Link to article in the Denver Post (Denver, Colorado):

 

9) Audit Finds San Diego Red-Light Cameras Legitimate

Link to story in The San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, California):

 

10) Car Tagging Plan To Beat Thieves

Link to article in The Evening Standard (London, UK):
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/dynamic/classifieds/motoringfront/top_story.html?in_review_id=491900&in_review_text_id=450366

 

11) Camera High Above Michigan's I-75 Helps To Reroute Traffic During Backups

Link to article in The Bay City Times (Bay City, Michigan):

 

12) School Buses Start Slowly As Rolling Billboards In Texas Community

Link to article in the Plano Star Courier (Plano, Texas):

 

13) School Bus Drivers Equipped With Mobile Messenger

Link to article in The Herald-Chronicle (Winchester, Tennessee):

 

Link to further information:

 

I've often noted in the newsletter how the worlds of emergency management and

transportation operations can overlap.  On this site that's more than just theoretical.

Run by US DOT's Research and Special Programs Administration, the TEM site

gives both background on the program and useful links to other agencies and

related reports.  RESP's Office of Emergency Transportation performs coordinated

crisis management functions for multimodal transportation emergencies.  This

includes everything from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to labor strikes and

technological incidents.  Taking responsibility for this in the field are Regional

Emergency Transportation Coordinators.  Preparedness plans, training, and

coordination with other agencies takes place at the regional level.  More detailed

information is available on the site.

 

 

1) Loose Bits Sink Ships

Balancing accessibility to Web-based transportation information with security concerns discussed at TRB.

Link to article in Engineering News-Record:

 

4) Thinking Big

The editor of GPS World compares the effects of deferred maintenance on the interstate highway

system with the possible effects of deferred modernization of GPS.

Link to column in GPS World:

 

5) A Simple, Inexpensive Barrier Uses Acoustics To Warn Of Intruders

Technology could be used at airports to alert of security breaches along perimeter fencing.

Link to Associated Press story via Yahoo News Canada:

 

Internet technologies and decision support tools could automatically bid for and accept loads.  Will freight one day book itself?

Link to article in Commercial Carrier Journal:

 

 

9) FHWA 2001 Report To The American People

Link to document through Federal Highway Administration:

 

10) Logan Airport To Trot Out New Security Gizmo

Scale can alert authorities that vehicle may be weighted down with explosives.

Link to article in the Boston Herald (Boston, Massachusetts):
http://www2.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/loga01252002.htm

 

11) Large Hawaii Insurer Questions Traffic Camera System

Link to article in The Honolulu Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii):

 

12) Meteorologists Combine Diverse Weather Information For Denser Coverage

Spurred by FHWA, a two-year effort combines weather data collected by a variety of government departments in Pennsylvania.

Link to news release from Penn State University:

 

13) Washington State Advocacy Group Creates Web Site On State's Transportation Issues

Link to news release from the Washington Roundtable:

Direct link to Fix Transportation! Web site:  http://www.fixtransportation.com/

 

14) Reynolds And Reynolds To Deliver Telematics-Based Vehicle Lifecycle Management Solutions With HP

Link to news release from Reynolds and Reynolds:

 

Putting together the TCN each day I get to see a large number of Web sites. 

Some are easy to navigate, others are a mess.  Creating easy to use Web

pages is part art and part science.  For transit agencies looking at either

creating a Web presence or simply planning an update of an existing site,

this Web site is a good place to start.  Put together by consultant Bruce

Schaller, the site lists main elements that make up many transit Web sites

and briefly notes what transit agencies should strive to include.  Most useful,

the site links to existing transit Web sites that exemplify the good practices he

notes.  The site summarizes work Mr. Schaller did for the Transit Cooperative

Research Program on the effective use of transit Web sites.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Pampered At The Wheel

High-tech vehicles act as nannies to drivers on the road.

Link to article in The Washington Post (Washington, DC):

 

2) Denver RTD Makes Phone Service Easy For Passengers To Use

Link to article in the Denver Business Journal:

 

3) How GPS Gets The Taxi To You Faster

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California):

 

4) Regional Traffic Phone Link Due In Washington, DC Area

Link to article in The Washington Times (Washington, DC):

 

5) Automotive Conferees In Michigan Focus On Safety, Cleaner Propulsion

Link to story on Auto Central.com:

 

6) L.A. On Alert: Preparing For The Worst

Los Angeles public safety radio network looks at vulnerability.

Link to article in Mobile Radio Technology:

 

7) Tech Aimed At Homeland Security

Think tank calls for smart cards, better integration of communications systems among first responders.

Link to story in Government e-Business:

Direct link to reports from the Progressive Policy Institute: 

The State & Local Role In Domestic Defense:  http://www.ppionline.org/documents/local_home_d.pdf 

 

8) Telematics Terminals Market Outlook Is Strong

Link to news release from Strategy Analytics via ITS America:

 

9) Truck Weigh Stations To Go High-Tech In Missouri

Link to article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, Missouri):

 

10) Microsoft Has Greater Ambition Than Just Telematics

Link to further information from Gartner, Inc.:
http://www4.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=103932

 

11) Riding The Airwaves Of Satellite Radio

New service may be attractive to motorcoach and transit operators.

Link to article in Metro:

 

12) Red-Light Wager

Motorists association says it has a better solution to red-light running than cameras.

Link to article in Washington Technology:

Link to further information from the National Motorists Association:

 

13) MIT Professor Joseph M. Sussman Wins TRB's Roy W. Crum Distinguished Service Award

Link to news release from the Transportation Research Board:

 

14) Wyoming DOT Provides 'The Wyoming Road Report'

 

With TRB's annual meeting being held last week, a host of transportation interests gathered to

discuss hundreds of topics covering almost all aspects of transportation.  Much of the work of TRB

takes place in committees.  On this site you'll find links to the homepages of various TRB

committees.  It seems there's a committee for almost every interest.  When you click on the

page for a particular committee you can find different resources.  Most have discussion boards

that you can view.  Others, such as the Committee on Transportation of Hazardous Materials,

have links, papers and contacts you can use.  Even if you're not a member, you can find loads

of useful information on the sites.

 

 

1) Better Get That Phone - It May Be An RTA Ride Tip

Cleveland's RTA to launch delay notification system for passengers.

Link to article in The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio):
http://www.cleveland.com/cuyahoga/plaindealer/index.ssf?/xml/story.ssf/html_standard.xsl?/base/cuyahoga/10112634141540240.xml

 

2) Terrorism Factor Pervades Transportation Conference

Link to story in Engineering News-Record:

Link to story on eTrucker.com:

 

3) Weather Simulators Prepare Forecasters For The Real Thing

Link to story on DisasterRelief.org:

 

4) Wireless Ushered Into War On Terrorism

Link to story on CNET News.com:
http://news.com.com/2100-1033-817709.html

 

5) Nextel Spectrum Plan Riles Private Wireless Users

Link to article in Computerworld:

Link to release from the Industrial Telecommunications Association:

Link to news release from Nextel:

Direct link to white paper submitted by Nextel to FCC:

 

6) Birmingham May Use Cameras To Catch Bus Lane Violators

Would be first UK city outside London to use cameras to catch violators.

Link to article in The Birmingham Post (Birmingham, UK):
http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100localnews/page.cfm?objectid=11545273&method=full

 

7) Interview With Larry Haddad, Manager Cross Car Line Marketing At Nissan

Discusses where Nissan is headed in the telematics field.

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

 

8) Interview With John Bucci, National Manager, Net Car Toyota

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

 

9) Driverless Taxi Goes For Test Run In Wales

Link to story in The Guardian (London, UK):
http://www.guardian.co.uk/transport/Story/0,2763,635239,00.html

 

10) Legal Threat To Big Brother Systems In UK

Storage of telematics information could cause problems for employers.

Link to story on Fleet NewsNet:

 

11) Presentations Posted From Annual Meeting Of International Task Force On Vehicle-Highway Automation

Link to presentations via IVsource:

 

12) Tennessee DOT Sends Highway Help Vehicles To Olympics

Link to news release from the Tennessee Department of Transportation:

 

13) Message Signs Provide Real-Time Road Information In Montana

Link to news release from the Montana Department of Transportation:
http://www.mdt.state.mt.us/scripts/news/newsdata.pl?newname=20020117-120830.TOP

 

14) 2002 International Large Truck & Bus Safety Research & Policy Symposium - April 3-5 - Knoxville

Link to further information:

 

This is a national automotive R&D program in the UK aimed at promoting technology

and stimulating suppliers to develop and demonstrate market driven enabling

technologies for future motor vehicles.  Two elements of the program involve telematics

and vehicle intelligence.  Among features of the Web site are background on the

project, a technology roadmap that lays out strategic research requirements till 2022

and publications which can be downloaded.  Those who are interested can sign-up to

receive project updates.

 

 

2) How Prepared Is Your City?

Link to story from CNN:

 

3) Terror Alert System Debuts In Chicago

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois):

 

4) Airport Checks Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Say

Link to article in the San Francisco Chronicle (San Francisco, California):

 

5) Coast Guard Calls For Maritime Security Overhaul

Link to Reuters story via Yahoo News:

 

6) Customs Chief Proposes Security Plan To Protect Cargo Ships

Link to article in Government Executive:

Link to text of speech via United States Customs Service: 

 

7) Rental Cars Find Their Way Home

Satellite-based communications devices providing everything from roadside accident

assistance to directions are slowly making inroads into the rental car market.

Link to Reuters story via CNET News.com

 

 

9) Avoiding Midair Disaster A Question Of Trust

Hearings in Japan look at how to improve communication and make pilots trust technology designed to prevent such accidents.

Link to article in Asahi Shimbun:

 

Link to news release from TBI Airport Management:

 

11) vehicle Relationship Management: Back-To-Basic Telematics

Link to news release from ATX Technologies:

 

Link to further information:

 

13) Teleconference: Business Recovery Planning Strategies For Transportation Operating Agencies - January 23

Link to further information:

 

This Caltrans project is improving a section of Highway 101 near San Luis Obispo. 

Included in the improvements are the addition of truck lanes, eight-foot shoulders and

encouraging alternative transportation.  Information on the Web site includes a timeline,

FAQs and maps.  Special information is included for truckers and bicyclists.  One page

is dedicated to traffic management tools being used for the project.  You can also check

out a live Web cam to view traffic in the area of the project.

 

*Advertisement*

 

1) ITS View - January Issue Online

Link to newsletter from ITS America:

 

2) Plan Maps Out Smart Transportation

Link to article in Federal Computer Week:

 

Michigan DOT select Westland for system that warns drivers of crossing tie-ups.

Link to article in The Detroit News (Detroit, Michigan):

 

4) Truckers Beware: Texas Troopers Have A New Tool

Troopers hope "radar detector detectors" will help slow speeding big rigs.

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas):

 

5) Seoul City's Language Complaint System Opens With Wrinkles

Web site designed to take reports of incorrect usage of foreign languages on road signs, transit.

Link to article in The Korea Herald (Seoul, South Korea):

Direct link to Seoul traffic site:  http://traffic.seoul.go.kr/

 

6) UK Railway Industry Slated For "Poor" Record On Technology

Link to article in Electronic Engineering Times:

 

7) 2001 Mobile Master Awards For Enterprise Deployments

San Mateo County Public Safety Commission recognized for system which helps coordinate multiple agencies at fire scenes.

Link to article in M-Business:

http://www.mbusinessdaily.com/magazine/story/MBZ20020110S0001  (scroll down to read feature on San Mateo)

 

8)  Wising Up Wireless Investment

The utilization of wireless capabilities within the transportation industry is gaining momentum.

Link to article on eyefortransport:

 

9) Connecticut DOT Uses Technology To Battle Snow & Ice

Link to Associated Press story in The Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut):

 

10) Airlines Use Fees To Encourage E-Ticket Use

Link to article in USA Today:

 

11) Online Tickets: A Great Idea Or A Rip-Off?

Link to story on ZDNet News:

 

12) Mobile Phone Based Parking Payments In Finland

Link to article on Wireless World Forum:

 

13) Kansas City Railroad Companies Join Remote-Control Pilot Program

Link to article in The Business Journal (Kansas City, Missouri):

 

14) ComCARE Alliance Announces E-Safety Program To Make Americans Safer

Link to news release from the ComCARE Alliance:

Link to detailed program information:  http://www.comcare.org/research/news/speeches/011219eightpointplan.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) News From TRB Annual Meeting

A rundown of ITS-related news from the Transportation Research Board meeting in Washington:

Link to story from ITS America:

 

2) Regional ITS Architecture Guidance

Developing, using and maintaining an ITS architecture for your region. 

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

3) I-95 Corridor Coalition Evaluation Of The Advanced Traveler Information System Field Operational Test (TravTIPS)

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

4) Transit Agency Rides Smart Card Train

Link to article in eWeek:

Related stories:

 

5) Handhelds Join Handcuffs At Boston Airport In Fight Against Terrorism

Link to Associated Press story on digitalMass.com:

 

6) Airlines Push For 'Smart' Flight ID

Link to article in The Cincinnati Enquirer (Cincinnati, Ohio):

 

7) Four New NTCIP Standards Released

Link to story from ITS America:

 

8) GM To Expand Satellite Radio Availability

XM Radio to be offered in 23 2003 models.

Link to Associated Press story via Yahoo Finance:

 

9) New Mexico Police To Share DWI Information

Police across New Mexico will be provided the identities of habitual drunken drivers to better keep an eye on them.

Link to Associated Press story in the Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, New Mexico):
http://www.sfnewmexican.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=2986135&BRD=2144&PAG=461&dept_id=367954&rfi=6

 

10) ITS Heartland Meeting & Expo - March 26-27 - West Des Moines, Iowa

Link to news release:

Link to further information:  http://www.itsheartland.org/

 

 

The airport's site starts off with a list of travel tips letting you know what to expect

and what to do when heading to the airport.  Also available on the site is arrival and

departure information.  It's presented in a format quite similar to what you'd see at

the airport itself.  Also available is information on parking, rental cars and general

aviation.  A nice feature, especially given the number of groups who visit Branson,

is a page for tour operators and the SGF Intermodal Facility.

 

Link to plan:

 

2) Security To Determine Olympic Games Success

From traffic jams to emergencies, command center will coordinate response during the Winter Games.

Link to Reuters story via Yahoo Canada Sports:

 

3) Automated Vehicle Identification Tags In San Antonio

Lessons learned from the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative.

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation ITS Joint Program Office:

 

4) Cell Phone Towers Hinder Police Calls

Link to article in The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania):

 

5) New Zealand Road Closures Revisited

Link to reply from John O'Laughlin concerning newspaper column on clearing highway incidents:

 

6) Downeaster Site Veers A Bit Off Track

A review of the Web site for Amtrak's new Boston-Portland train.

Link to column in the Boston Herald (Boston, Massachusetts):

Direct link to Downeaster Web site:  http://www.thedowneaster.com/

 

7) Airlines Seek An E-ZPass For Fast Security Checks

Link to article in The New York Times (New York, New York):

http://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/13/travel/13REP.html  (free registration required)

 

8) Safe & Sound: Airport Security In Middle Of Wireless Security Battle

Link to article on AnywhereYouGo.com:

 

9) Web Sites Try To Deal With Changing Check-In Delays

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois):

 

10) Investigative Report: Airline Wireless LAN Security In Question

Link to article in Computerworld:

 

11) Shifting Priorities

Airlines ready their IT responses in light of security concerns and possible mandates.

Link to article in InformationWeek:

 

12) Carmakers In High Gear To Bring Telematics To Vehicles

Link to article in The Korea Times (Seoul, South Korea):

 

13) Text Messaging Risk

Sending and reading text messages while driving is the latest risk to safety.

Link to article in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia):

 

14) Better Late Than Never, California To Number Exits

Link to article in the San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, California):

 

15) ITS America 2002 Annual Meeting Program Now Online

Link to further information from ITS America:

 

An oil spill or hazardous materials release along the shoreline or in navigable

waterways can have a serious impact on transportation.  The National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Response and Restoration plays

several important roles, including helping emergency responders prepare for

potential accidents.  On the Web site there's not only background information,

but you'll also find a variety of downloadable tools which can be used.  One of

the more interesting is CAMEO (Computer-Aided Management of Emergency

Operations) which can be used to help prepare for and respond to chemical

emergencies.  Similar programs exist for oil spills.  Other items on the site

include image galleries and information for kids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Advanced Rural Transportation Systems - State Of The ARTS

Link to background information (with link to downloadable version of document) through ITS America:

 

2) The 511 Deployment Conference: Answering America's Call For Travel Information

Link to further information from ITS America:

 

Wireless connections of autos to Internet are displayed at electronics show.

Link to article in the Detroit Free Press (Detroit, Michigan):

 

4) Electronics Vendors Pursue Autos As New Horizon

Link to article in EE Times:

 

5) Clearing The Roads Has To Come First After Accidents

Link to column in The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand):

 

6) Advanced Warning For Railroad Delays In San Antonio

Link to report through USDOT's ITS Joint Program Office:

 

7) Oregon Green Light CVO Evaluation

Link to report through USDOT's ITS Joint Program Office:

 

8) Mobile Government - January Issue Online

Several articles of interest are inside, including:

 -  Mobile Imperative - Terrorist attacks boost interest in mobile technologies for investigation and emergency response.

 -  Picking Up Static - Growing cell phone traffic crowds public safety frequencies; industry and government search for a fix.

 -  Easy Rider - Wireless technology helps Los Angeles County make bus travel more attractive.
Link to these articles, and others:

 

Link to news release from the Consumer Electronics Association:

 

10) CDTA Awards Bus Tracking Contract

Albany's Capital District Transportation Authority will provide real-time information at bus stops and on Web.

Link to article in The Business Review:

 

Link to news release from the Iowa Department of Transportation:

Direct link to Weatherview site:  http://www.weatherview.dot.state.ia.us/

 

13) Interview With Mike Finley, Vice President For Enterprise Development For Wingcast

Link to interview in Telematics Update:

 

Electronic fare cards to debut for Singapore buses and trains.

Link to story on channelnewsasia.com:

Link to news release from the Singapore Land Transport Authority:

 

Link to article in Logistics Management and Distribution Report:

Link to presentation from ASI-Transmatch:  http://www.transmatch.com/ftscpp_files/frame.htm

 

The GMPTE is the provider of public transport services in the Greater Manchester area.

On their site is background information on the agency, along with typical schedule and

fare information for the network of buses, trams and rail lines serving the area.  A journey

planner is available which presents travel options using all modes as options.  Numerous

maps are available for the various services as well.  An added feature is a Web cam link

which shows a busy transport intersection in the City Centre of Manchester.

 

 

 

 

 

1) Rural ITS Toolbox

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

2) Voice Technology Makes Inroads Among Drivers

Link to article in Tech Extreme:

 

Are 50 national ID cards any better than one? 

Link to article in Time:

 

4) National ID: Beware What You Wish For

Link to commentary in the Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California):

 

5) Bluetooth Arrives For Car, Phone, Mobile Devices

Link to story on ZDNet UK:
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2102172,00.html?chkpt=zdnn_nbs_hl

 

6) Web Flight Updates Soar

Alaska Airlines pushes information to fliers; system yields fast payback.

Link to article in InternetWeek:

 

7) IEEE Standards Assists Emergency Response Teams

Link to article in IEEE's The Institute:

 

8) ITS Standards News - January Issue Online

Link to newsletter:

 

9) Telematics: The Real Benefits In The Next Two Years

Link to transcript in Telematics Update of panel discussion at Telematics West conference:

 

10) BART Shows Interest In Anti-Terror Biological Sensors

Link to article in the San Mateo County Times (San Mateo, California):

 

11) Accenture, Microsoft Carpool On Auto Gadgets

Link to article on CNET News.com:

 

12) Could High-Tech Save Detroit?

Link to article on InternetNews.com:

 

Link to ITS Florida:

 

Many of you who read the TCN may not realize there's also a Web site for the newsletter.

I thought I'd use this spot to let you know about the site and some of what you'll find there

First of all, every issue of the TCN is archived at the site.  Since the subject line of the

newsletter is the date, you can easily find an edition for a particular date going back to

November 1999.  Prior to November 1999 the TCN was a discussion group.  Those

messages, going back to the first in June 1998, can also be read in the archives. 

There's also a simple search function that's available.  If you're looking for articles say on

a particular company, you can go to the list of messages, enter the company's name,

and you'll get a listing of every edition where that name appears.  There are other features

as well.  Files have been downloaded that are available for viewing.  Most are associated

with stories in previous editions.  There's also a place where links can be listed.  Those

interested in reciprocal links should contact me.

 

 

 

1) 511 For Traffic Being Studied In Houston

Link to article in the Houston Chronicle (Houston, Texas):

 

2) e-Cruze Provides Possible Glimpse Of Telematics Future

GM concept car shows where telematics may be headed.

Link to further information and link to Webcast from Michigan Technology News.com:

 

Link to article in The Advertiser (Adelaide, Australia):

 

4) Identification & Tracking Technologies Gain Traction

Airlines and car rental companies turn to devices to identify and track dangerous people and property.

Link to article in InformationWeek:

 

5) Alaska's Bush Pilots Test Future Of Navigation

Link to story in The Christian Science Monitor:

 

6) Study Of Smart Drivers Licenses Begins

Link to Associated Press story via Austin360.com:

 

7) Video Explains County's Policies For Road Plowing

Link to column in The Detroit News (Detroit, Michigan):

Link to news release from the Road Commission for Oakland County:

 

8) Variety Of In-Car Information Services Make Debut In Korea

Link to article from Business Korea via IndustryWatch:

 

9) Broward County, Florida Posting Mile Markers On US 27 To Aid In Rescues

Link to article in The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida):

 

10) Parking Police May Go High-Tech

Link to article in the San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, California):

 

11) Green Light Given For Thai Traffic Timers

Countdown timers at signals will tell drivers how long before the light changes to green.

Link to story from Reuters via Yahoo News:

 

12) Union Pacific Railroad Uses Speech-Recognition Software To Let Customers Release Empty Railcars

Link to article on Grainnet.com:

Link to news release from SpeechWorks:

 

13) ComCARE Urges Next Generation Telematics For Safety

Link to news release from the ComCARE Alliance:

 

On its face, this may seem to be pushing the definition of "transportation."  After all

how many vehicles are affected by solar flares?  But those concerned with more

terrestrial matters, such as radio communications, are very much affected by the

amount of radiation sent to earth by the sun.  Even if you're day-to-day activities

aren't impacted by what's happening outside the planet's atmosphere, you may find

this to be an interesting site to explore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) Helping Hands

GIS played a critical role in the aftermath of September's terrorist attacks.

Link to article in Government Technology:

 

2) FHWA’s Final Rule & FTA’s Policy For Applying The

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

3) Reagan National Airport To Showcase Landing System

Satellite-based procedure will allow more planes to use airport in bad weather.

Link to article in The Washington Post (Washington, DC):

 

Link to PowerPoint presentations:

 

5) Automated Enforcement Of Traffic Signals: A Literature Review

Link to document from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

6) First International ITS Association Workshop - November 2000 - Summary

Link to summary:

Link to PowerPoint presentations:

 

7) Indian Railway Police Roll Out A Web Site

Link to article in The Times of India:

 

8) Volpe Center Posts Small Business Innovation Research 2002 Program Solicitation

Link to further information from the Volpe Center:

 

9) Detailed Information On New Hampshire Turnpikes Now Available Online

Link to news release from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation:
http://webster.state.nh.us/dot/media/nr2002/nr010402turnpikes.pdf

Direct link to NH Turnpikes information:  http://webster.state.nh.us/dot/turnpikes/tpkhome.htm

 

There's little doubt that disasters, man-made or natural, have a serious impact

on transportation.  Warnings, preceding or during a disaster, can mitigate the

effects.  On a most basic level, the partnership has been created to improve

public warning systems in the US.  The organization seeks to bring about

better coordination and cooperation at all levels of government, businesses,

service providers and the media.  The partnership is in its early stages with

its organizational conference held November 29.  On the site there's material

from the conference, background information on disaster warnings and links to

related organizations.

 

 

3) Digital State Survey - GIS/Transportation

Kansas ranked #1, followed by Arizona, Illinois and Louisiana.

Link to article in Government Technology:

 

4) Intelligent Transportation Systems At Highway-Rail Intersections

Link to report from the Federal Highway Administration:

 

7) Nokia Testing WAP Over GPRS Location Services

Link to article on cellular-news:

 

8) Simulating GPS Outages

What burden would be placed on air traffic controllers if a GPS signal outage should occur?

The FAA plans to find out in a two-phase simulation.

Link to article in Avionics Magazine:

 

9) San Diego Firm Tapped For Maryland Transit Pass Program

Link to article in The Washington Times (Washington, DC):

Link to news release from Cubic Transportation Systems:

 

10) Information Overload?  Look Ma, No Hands!

technology to help air traffic controllers do their jobs more effectively.

Link to story on TechExtreme:

 

11) 2002 National Study Of Transportation Use By Persons With Disabilities - Sources Sought

Link to notice from the United States Department of Transportation:

 

12) Volunteers Sought For IEEE Standards Working Group

Working Group P1616 - Motor Vehicle Event Data Recorders, seeks volunteers to develop standards. 

Link to working group's Web site:

 

13) Washington State DOT List Of Projects Now Available On Internet & CD-ROM

Link to news release from the Washington State Department of Transportation:

Direct link to project listings:  http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ppsc/programmanagement/cipp/CIPP_web.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) In Emergencies, Firefighters Making Intranet Connection

Wireless links giving rescue workers an edge.

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois):

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/chi-0201010258jan01.story  (free registration required)

 

Police closure of major roads for hours to investigate fatal accidents raises motorists' ire.

Link to editorial in The New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand):

 

3) High-Tech Vehicles Hit The Road

Intelligent Vehicle Initiative Field Operational Test enters new phase.

Link to article in CTS Report from the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies:

 

4) US Wireless Corp. Sells Assets To Trafficmaster USA

Link to story from ITS America:

Direct link to US Wireless 8-K filing:  http://biz.yahoo.com/e/011213/uswc.html 

 

5) Australian Road Safety Ads Under Review

Graphic ads being evaluated after road deaths jump.

Link to article in The Daily Telegraph (Surry Hills, Australia):

 

6) CIA-Backed Analysis Tool Eyed For Passenger Checks

Reservations company hopes technology can help identify suspected terrorists.
Link to article in Computerworld:

 

8) Deaths Leap In Speed Camera County

Link to article on This is London:

 

9) US DOT Enforcing Prohibited Placard Restrictions On Trucks

Link to news release from the United States Department of Transportation:

Link to additional details on the final rule:  http://hazmat.dot.gov/rules/hm206.htm

 

10) FHWA/ITS Joint Program Office Seek Partners For Development Of Standards Boulevard

Link to notice:

 

This project, and its site, are interesting for several different reasons.  First, it is a

collaborative effort which brings together many different groups, including industry,

researchers and government.  Second, it provides important information on a

regional scale.  From a network of buoys, data on ocean and weather conditions

are available via the Web.  You can check on current, air and sea temperatures, and

winds.  If you click on an individual buoy you can get more detailed information such

as salinity and visibility.  Historical information is also available to give you a better

idea of condition trends. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's easy enough to find traffic and transit information on the Internet and chances are

you know what radio station(s) in your home area broadcasts traffic reports.  But what

about when you're on the road?  As you approach a city and all you can see in front of

you are red taillights you want to know where to tune on the dial for updates.  This

site is a good place to visit before you head out on the highway.  It lists a number of

metro areas around the US and tells you where on the dial you'll find reports.  It not only

lists the stations, but includes their frequencies and when the reports are broadcast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.dot.state.wi.us/releases/opa-concept569.htm 

When you think about huge gatherings of pedestrians, the annual New Year's Eve

celebration in New York City's Times Square is among those topping the list.  As you

can imagine there are a number of transportation challenges to holding this event.  The 

Times Square Business Improvement District provides information about the event at:  http://www.timessquarebid.org/new_year/index.htm

Live video images of Times Square:  http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are numerous transportation advocacy groups around the world, but this is

one of the few which also provides traveler information as part of their Web site. 

The Straphangers Campaign addresses both subway and bus issues in New York

City.  In the area of information, site visitors can learn about each of the city's

subway lines, including diversion notices in effect, and maps, schedules and station

info (courtesy of the MTA).  There are also ratings of the lines, comparing them to

others on the system.  One of the more interesting features is an interactive subway

map, courtesy of CMAP.  Via the site you can type in an address and identify the

subway stations and lines that are nearby, search by neighborhood or by station. 

Another excellent feature is the ability to sign-up for weekly e-mail updates on

subway diversions.

 

 

Link to story from Reuters via Yahoo Finance:

 

2) Oklahoma City Bus System Seeks Boost In Image

Link to article in The Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma):

 

3) Digital Technology Is Reconfiguring The Taxi

Link to article in The New York Times (New York, New York):

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/27/technology/circuits/27TAXI.html  (free registration required)

 

4) 'Who Has The Authority...?'  Airport Command Chain Unclear

Link to article in the Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia):

 

5) A Passenger Whose Chatter Is Always Appreciated

Artificial Passenger helps drivers stay alert.

Link to article in The New York Times (New York, New York):

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/27/technology/circuits/27NEXT.html  (free registration required)

 

Portions of conference report directly affects ITS.

Link to story from ITS America:

 

7) Driven To Distraction

Is the spread of cell phones, navigation systems, and other auto-based gadgets

endangering motorists?  We try our luck in a driving simulator -- and crash.

Link to article in Popular Science:

 

8) Study: Distraction Causes Most Virginia Car Crashes

Link to Associated Press story in The Washington Times (Washington, DC):

 

9) ITS America, US DOT Plan To Issue Far-Reaching Call For Transportation Action

Link to further information from ITS America:

 

This is an organization I hadn't heard of till today.  The goal of ITMA is to reduce human harm

from traffic crashes and while the organization's name may at first lead you to think it's

membership is limited to medical professionals, a closer look indicates it reaches out to all

who have a role to play in all modes of transportation.  This includes a number of transportation

communications related areas such as public education, emergency dispatchers and traffic

engineering.  The organization has their 2002 conference in Cairo, Egypt in September.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web site you can check on traffic conditions around Oakland County by clicking on traffic cameras, checking

where roadwork is taking place or learning the average speed along covered roadways.  One of the most

interesting features is the ability to check on local intersection congestion. 

http://www2.rcocweb.org/ 

 

Use at two DC stations a first for subways.

Link to story in The Washington Post (Washington, DC):

 

2) Omaha's MAT Eyes Changes For The Future

Improved destination signing, GPS planned for bus system in 2002.

Link to article in the Omaha World-Telegram (Omaha, Nebraska):

 

3) Mind The Voice: A Cheshire Lass Tells Londoners Where To Get Off

Link to story from the Daily Mail (London, UK) via CNN Money Industry Watch:

 

4) LG Telecom, Hyundai Motor Join Hands For Telematics

Link to article in The Korea Times (Seoul, South Korea):

 

5) ITE 2002 Spring Conference & Exhibit - March 24-27 - Palm Harbor, Florida

"Today’s Transportation Challenge: Meeting Our Customers’ Expectations"

Link to further information from the Institute of Transportation Engineers:

 

 

 

8) ITS America Seeks Transportation Management Champion

Link to further information from ITS America:

 

Islandwide service is provided by the GMTA.  On their Web site you'll find a route map which

shows the routes of the five different shuttles that serve Guam.  Schedules and pass prices are

also provided.  Paratransit services are also available and information is provided on Freedom

Express, the local paratransit service operated by Goodwill Industries.