Transportation
News, blogs, analysis, tips, discussion and how-to about transportation.
Cargo Firm's Social Network Speeds Up Problem Resolution
Can Advanced Technologies Really Help Curb Highway Congestion?
Fri, April 20, 2012 - Few things can ruin your day like a big traffic jam. The problem is, most experts say such heavy congestion found daily on your favorite highway, is only going to get worse.
European Parliament Agrees to Send Airline Passenger Data to US
Thu, April 19, 2012 - EU Parliament approves the controversial deal, but not without dispute
In-Flight Wi-Fi, Missing Science and a Survey
Mon, February 13, 2012 - At first blush, it's another one of those, "Sure, it will happen ... eventually," type of situations. I mean does anyone envision a commercial air fleet without readily available Internet service 20 years down the runway?
Virgin America Jet Emblazoned with Steve Jobs Quote Takes to the Skies
Tue, January 24, 2012 - Silicon Valley-based airline Virgin America named one its jets after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. But the jet isn't named "Steve Jobs."
SITA Hopes to Test NFC At Airports This Summer
Tue, January 24, 2012 - The company is in talks with a European airline and has set up a demo room
In Search of the Tech-Savvy Airport
Thu, December 15, 2011 - We set out to learn which airports best serve the tech-toting traveler. Perhaps we underestimated the effort required.
Mystery 'Virus' Disrupts New Zealand Ambulance Service
Tue, November 15, 2011 - Staff at New Zealand’s St John’s Ambulance service were forced to coordinate emergency call-outs using manual radio systems last week after computers systems were hit by a mystery ‘virus’.
On the Front Line Against the Next Stuxnet
Sat, October 01, 2011 - Meet the people who will get the call when the next Stuxnet worm strikes
Virgin America's Techie in-Flight Entertainment System
Tue, September 13, 2011 - The tech-forward airline announces upgrades to its current seat-back system, including Wi-Fi with multidevice capabilities.
How the Right Tech Plans Can Lead to Better Customer Service
Wed, August 31, 2011 - Keep your average customer in mind when developing the products they must interact with, recommends CIO magazine publisher emeritus Gary Beach.
Cell Phones Stay on, but Protesters Disrupt SF Subway
Tue, August 16, 2011 - BART shuts down stations to keep Anonymous out
FCC Looking Into BART Mobile Phone Shutdown
Mon, August 15, 2011 - The Bay Area transit agency cut some mobile phone service to thwart a protest last week
Toyota Joins Linux Foundation
Fri, July 08, 2011 - Toyota is the latest company to join the non-profit Linux Foundation, which is dedicated to accelerating the growth of the open-source operating system.
Computer Problem Grounds United Flights
Sat, June 18, 2011 - United Airlines had to cancel flights on Friday night after a computer breakdown affected key systems, including those for its website, flight departures and reservations.


