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ITS CANADA MISSION TO LONDON
By Colin Rayman, General Manager – ITS Canada
ITS Canada’s Chairman
Joseph Lam led a mission to London, England, from
October 8 to 12, 2006, to the 13th World Congress
on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services. Members
participating in the mission included Applanix Corporation,
Delcan Corporation, IBI Group, Intelligent Mechatronic
Corporation, Novax Industries Limited, and RuggedCom
Corporation. Highlights of the mission were a cocktail
reception sponsored by Ontario’s Ministry of
Economic Development and Trade at the ITS Canada booth,
and a dinner for one hundred specially invited guests,
co-hosted by ITS Canada and Transport Canada on board
the HMS Belfast, located on the Thames River, near
Tower Bridge.
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A
cocktail reception sponsored by Ontario’s
Ministry of Economic Development and Trade was
held at ITS Canada’s exhibit booth |
At
the hospitality event, guests were piped on board
and welcomed with beverages before exploring the vessel.
A veteran of the HMS Belfast gave a talk about the
history and missions that the cruiser was involved
with before guests sat down for dinner. The HMS Belfast
was launched in March 1938 and served throughout the
Second World War and later supported UN Forces in
Korea, remaining in service until 1965. In 1971, she
was saved as a unique reminder of Britain’s
naval heritage. Now owned and managed by the Imperial
War Museum, she is a popular tourist attraction permanently
moored between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
ITS
Canada’s hospitality event provided an opportunity
to network with leading industry participants from
around the world, including the United States, Europe,
South America, Africa, Australia and Asia. Chairman
Joseph Lam and Susan Spencer of Transport Canada were
on hand to provide welcoming remarks. Also welcoming
guests were Canada’s and Ontario’s Trade
Commissioners stationed in London.
The
13th World Congress on ITS was an outstanding success,
with over 7,000 participants from 75 countries representing
government, academia and the private sector. The Congress
included sessions, technical tours, social events,
networking opportunities and a large exhibit hall,
which featured many exhibits that attracted over 3,900
different visitors.
ITS
Canada has organized a mission to ITS World Congresses
each year since the 4th ITS World Congress in Berlin.
Toronto was host for the 6th ITS World Congress in
1999, and ITS World Congress missions have become
a valuable means of outreach to partners and potential
clients in other countries. The event raises the profile
of Canada’s ITS community among many delegates
to the World Congress, and is a successful means of
projecting member interests to a very targeted audience.
ITS CANADA SCHOLARSHIP
By
William Johnson, Chair of ITS Canada’s Education
and Training Committee
On Friday, September 22, 2006,
ITS Canada’s Board of Directors presented ITS
Canada’s Michel Van Aerde Memorial Scholarship
award to this year’s recipient, Andrew Rae. The
award of $5,000 is made through a competitive process
to a student registered full-time in a graduate studies
program at a Canadian university related to intelligent
transport systems.
Andrew
Rae of the University of Waterloo was the successful
winner of the award for 2006. The Review Committee
made its selection based on his strong academic record,
clearly stated goals, demonstrated understanding of
ITS and strong letters of recommendation.
Andrew
is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick (BSc
Eng) and the University of Toronto (MASc) in Electrical
and Computer Engineering. In 2005, he was accepted
into the PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering
at the University of Waterloo. His doctoral research
will focus on the use of computer vision systems,
the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) for monitoring and assessing
the position and environment of motor vehicles. Andrew
has worked in industry as a research engineer, and
is planning to pursue a career in research, development
and teaching related to the automotive sector.
ITS
Canada extends congratulations to Andrew and wishes
him every success in his graduate studies.
ITS CANADA ELECTIONS
Elections
for ITS Canada’s Board of Directors will be
held early in 2007. In order to be eligible to cast
a ballot and/or run for election to the Board of Directors,
membership dues must be fully paid. The Director positions
cover a two-year term, beginning with the Annual General
Meeting (AGM) in May 2007 and ending with the AGM
in Spring 2009. For full details on the responsibilities
of Directors, please visit:
www.itscanada.ca/english/documents/DirectorResponsibilities_EN.pdf
CITE CONFERENCE– ‘The World in a City’
May 6 to 9, 2007 – Toronto, Ontario
The
Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE)
is now organizing the technical program for its 2007
Conference. The CITE conference brings together transportation
professionals from across the country and beyond,
in a combined conference/trade show that typically
attracts between 200 and 300 registrants. The overall
conference theme, The World in a City, recognizes
Toronto as a centre for sharing experiences and insights
from around the world.
Building
upon the 2007 conference theme The World in a City,
CITE is excited to invite delegates to bring your
national and international transportation experiences
and knowledge to share with us in May 2007. In return,
CITE is promising you a superior conference experience
and some unique social events and technical tours
that would generally not be part of your typical personal
or business trip to Toronto.
The
2007 Local Arrangements Committee has been busy preparing
the technical and social aspects of the conference,
and is planning to distribute a complete conference
invitation in the Fall of this year. To keep abreast
of the conference-related announcements and key dates,
CITE will periodically be inviting you to visit the
conference website as updates are provided.
In the meantime, CITE is hoping that you are setting aside the time in your calendar and making the necessary arrangements to ensure you are able to enjoy the 2007 CITE Conference.
The
conference hotel, the Holiday Inn on King, is located
in the heart of Toronto’s Downtown. Within minutes,
delegates can walk to 150 unique restaurants and bars,
the theatre district and major Downtown attractions.
The rooftop pool provides a timely refuge with a 2700
view of the downtown skyline and Lake Ontario.
The
purpose of the Call for Papers is to solicit abstracts
for the technical paper sessions. We are looking to
our members to share experiences and insights from
research and new applications in a wide variety of
transportation disciplines. Topics to be discussed
at the Conference include Transportation Technology,
Sustainable Transportation, Intelligent Transportation
Systems, Transportation Demand Management, Work Zones,
Traffic Signals, Traffic Management and other current
subjects.
Abstract
Submissions
Abstracts should be a maximum of 250 words in length
and provide details on the background of the issues
addressed, objectives of the work described, methodology
applied and conclusions reached. Abstracts will be
reviewed for quality, general interest, and overall
significance. Those authors whose abstracts receive
tentative approval will be invited to submit a full
paper for the presentation sessions.
Schedule
For Submission
The following is the schedule for the technical program
paper submissions:
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Submission of
abstracts: |
11/15/06 (date
extended!) |
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Tentative Acceptance by CITE: |
12/15/06 |
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Submission of full papers
for final review: |
02/15/07 |
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Full papers reviewed by CITE: |
03/01/07 |
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Final acceptance or submission
of revisions: |
03/30/07 |
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Confirmation of authorization to submit will be required
following approval.
How
To Submit An Abstract
Abstracts must be submitted by email to CITE2007@itransconsulting.com
and must provide the following information:
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Paper Title |
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Author’s Name
(If there is more than one author, please identify
the principal author. All correspondence will
be sent to the principal author.) |
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Full Contact Information
(including email address) |
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Indication of eligibility
for student paper awards |
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Author’s photograph
(required with submission of paper). |
CUTA FALL CONFERENCE FEATURES ITS SESSIONS
CUTA's
upcoming Fall Conference, being held November 4 to
8, 2006, in Toronto, Ontario, features three ITS workshops
on November 8th:
Session
10: ITS Workshop – Customer Amenities
Overall customer response and lessons learned will
be shared with transportation providers that are investigating
ITS applications: “511” for travel updates
that cross all boundaries; a commuter “e-news”
service that provides immediate service interruption
updates to users’ email; VIA Rail’s new
offering of wireless Internet access on its passenger
trains.
Session
13: ITS Workshop – ITS Applications
BC Transit’s HandyDART dispatch service demonstrates
ITS initiatives that help both management and staff.
At the STO in Gatineau, dynamic message signs at bus
stops provide real-time information. The session will
also cover Benefit-Cost Evaluation to implement ITS
applications.
Session
16: ITS Workshop – ITS Architecture and Transit
Technologies
This session will focus on Canadian ITS architecture
and emerging transit technologies that are being implemented
throughout Canada. The ITS Architecture for Canada
provides a common framework for intelligent transportation
systems. York Region is enhancing customer travel
amenities through new technologies that provide accurate
and convenient access to information. Showcased will
be real-time information at stops, trip planning,
and on-board video screens to enhance the overall
customer experience. Experiences will also be shared
on Halifax’s exploration of the robustness of
Transit Signal Priority as it relates to its services,
and on Grand River Transit’s new ITS technologies
on its new iXpress service. The workshop closes with
projects being studied at the ITS laboratory at the
University of Toronto and a panel discussion on the
future of ITS.
For additional
information, please visit: www.cutaactu.ca/en/toronto.
NEWS bITS
Second
Pan-American ITS Congress and Exhibition
ITS Canada, ITS Argentina, ITS Chile, ITS Brazil and
ITS America co-founded a regional platform called
Pan-American ITS (PAITS) in order to establish cooperation
and exchange links among all ITS national associations
in the Americas. The effort is also expected to result
in better coordination for the development and deployment
of ITS in the regions, particularly in terms of shared
standards and architecture, education and training,
and commercial activities in general.
On a rotating basis, the members of Pan-American ITS
sponsor an annual regional ITS congress and exhibition.
This year, the Second Pan-American ITS Congress will
be held in Santiago, Chile, on November 15 to 17,
offering unique networking opportunities, a fantastic
display of technologies in the exhibit hall, and an
international selection of distinguished speakers
discussing leading regional and local projects, new
technologies and solutions, and other topics of interest.
For additional information, please visit: www.itschile.cl/congreso_2006/index_en.htm.
Global
ITS Directory
ITS Spain has developed a new World ITS Directory,
an online listing through which users can identify
key decision-makers and specialists from around the
world. It provides information on organizations' knowledge
bases and areas of expertise. Any professional involved
in ITS-related activities for a public or private
organization can register online. Inclusion and access
are free to both individuals and organizations.
For additional
information, please visit: www.worlditsdirectory.com.
MEMBERS
IN THE NEWS
EIS
Electronic Integrated Systems Inc. has entered
into an agreement with Blackhawk Enterprises to supply
24 Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor (RTMS) devices
for Chattanooga ’s Fog Detection System in Tennessee . This brings the total numbers of RTMS detectors installed in Tennessee to over 900. RTMS is a sensor for the detection and measurement of traffic, providing per-lane presence, volume, occupancy, speed and classification information in up to eight detection zones simultaneously. EIS has also completed installation of RTMS detectors for the SCOOT system in Collier County, Florida. The project involved 165 detectors – a combination
of RTMS SPIDER systems and inductive loops. The SPIDER
was installed at 16 intersections with 16 solar-powered
wireless DSS radio RTMS sensors monitoring a total
of 65 lanes. For more information, visit www.eistraffic.com.
Novax
Industries has launched TransPOD, a multilayered applications-based technology, providing Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Emergency Vehicle Preemption and a host of MISPTM Municipal Infrastructure Service Products across a secure mobile communications architecture. The combination of GPS, inertial navigation and distance measuring allows each TransPOD bus a determination of location with precision, even in urban canyons and underground parking lots. This facilitates a range of benefits, from automated next-stop announcements to location-based advertisements. In terms of TSP and Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Novax has developed a comprehensive range of criteria that can be applied. TransPOD's ability to communicate across virtually any wireless communications architecture – WiFi, 3G-4G, HSDPA, EVDO – allows substantial operating and service enhancements, such as AVL, emergency video from the bus, VOIP communications (driver as well as passengers), remote telemetry such as passenger counts, fares collected and status of onboard systems (engine parameters) and a variety of public service opportunities including Internet access. For more information, visit www.novax.com.
Traficon
has signed with Traffic Systems, specialists in traffic
signal engineering design, as UK and Northern Ireland
distributors for Traficon's Traficam sensor. The sensor
eliminates the need for installing road loops by imposing
virtual loops covering up to eight lanes, and they
are already on trial in several locations. For more
information, visit: www.traficon.com.
On
October 12, 2006, TransLink released
its business case for the Evergreen Light Rapid Transit
Line to the North East Sector. The Evergreen Line
will convert 1.9 million annual car trips to transit,
growing to 3.6 million trips per year by 2021. Giving
the growing population of the North East Sector access
to the region’s rapid transit network will attract
5 million new riders to transit when the Millennium
Line and bus improvements are included. As a result,
the line will cover 94 percent of its annual operating
costs in 2013 and will more than cover its operating
costs by 2021. One of its greatest benefits will be
the effectiveness of rapid rail transit to convert
single-occupant vehicle trips to public transit. Without
a viable rapid transit alternative, by 2021 there
will be almost 50,000 more vehicles in the North East
Sector than there are today, and the competition for
road capacity will become even more intense. For more
information, visit TransLink’s website and select
Rapid Transit Expansion: www.translink.bc.ca/Plans_Projects.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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13th
World Congress and Exhibition on Intelligent Tranport
Systems and Services
October 8 to 12, 2006 – London, UK
www.itsworldcongress.com |
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IMSA Traffic Expo
October 25, 2006 – Brampton, Ontario
www.imsa.ca |
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6th International Conference
on Transport Systems Telematics
October 25 to 27, 2006 – Katowice, Poland
www.tst-conference.org
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CUTA
2006 Fall Conference and Trans-Expo
November 4 to 8, 2006 – Toronto, Ontario
Trans-Expo – November 7
www.cutaactu.on.ca |
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IBTTA Technology Workshop
November 12 to 14, 2006 – Santiago, Chile
www.ibtta.org/Events |
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ITS Canada
Training Workshop: Implementing Integrated Traveller
Information Services in Eastern Ontario &
Outaouais
November 15, 2006 – Ottawa, Ontario
www.itscanada.ca/ottawa2006 |
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5th
Chilean Congress / 2nd Pan American Congress
on ITS and Exhibition
November 15 to 17, 2006 – Santiago,
Chile
www.itschile.cl/congreso_2006/index_en.htm |
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First
Middle-East ITS Conference
December 4 and 5, 2006 – Dubai, UAE
www.its-arab.org |
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ITS
Canada-AQTR Workshop: Intelligent Transportaton
Systems and Transit
December 7, 2006 – Montreal, Quebec
www.itscanada.ca/montreal2006 |
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Intertraffic
China
March 15 to 17, 2007 – Beijing China
www.intertraffic.com |
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TAC's Spring 2007 Technical
Meetings
April 11 to 18, 2007 – Ottawa, Ontario
www.tac-atc.ca |
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Smart
Moving Conference 2007 / Traffex 2007
April 17 to 19, 2007 – Birmingham, UK
Theme: “SMART Solutions for Today”
www.its-uk.org.uk |
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ITS
Canada Annual Conference and General Meeting
April 29 to May 1, 2007 – Niagara Falls,
Ontario
www.itscanada.ca/niagara2007 |
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SASITS e-Transport Conference
March 6 to 8, 2007 – Pretoria, South Africa
www.sasits.com |
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CITE 2007 Conference
May 6 to 9, 2007 – Toronto, Ontario
www.itetoronto.ca |
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Intertraffic Istanbul
May 9 to 11, 2007 – Istanbul, Turkey
www.intertraffic.com |
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XVII
Canadian Multidiscipinary Road Safety Conference
June 3 to 6, 2007 – Montreal, Quebec
www.cmrsc.polymtl.ca |
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ITS
America 2007 Annual Meeting and Exposition
June 4 to 6, 2007 – Palm Springs, California
www.itsa.org |
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European
ITS Congress
June 18 to 20, 2007 – Aalborg, Denmark
www.itsineurope.com |
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14th
World Congress on ITS
October 9 to 13, 2007 – Beijing, China
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