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Connected Video Technology
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The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) recently announced the availability of connected vehicle technology within the Ala Moana Boulevard / Nimitz Highway corridor. The connected vehicle technology can provide alerts and other information about the corridor to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians through a free application. HDOT requested proposals for a connected traffic control system on the Ala Moana Boulevard / Nimitz Highway corridor in late 2019 as part of a research project with the University of Hawai‘i. The goal of the research project is to determine the capabilities of the latest connected traffic control systems to efficiently and safely manage multiple modes of transportation. Installation of the system components was completed in April. “Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology is the future of transportation,” said Senator Lorraine Inouye, Chair, Senate Transporta- See TECHNOLOGY continued on page 17
tion Committee. “The recent effects of COVID-19 and the State’s economic dependency on tourism has further shown us that we need to continue to look for ways to diversify our economy. The V2E pilot is just one of many ways we can make Hawaii an attractive test site for CAV manufacturers. This joint partnership with HDOT, UH, and Econolite shows the initiative that we need to position Hawai‘i to be a leader in CAV technology.” “The Vehicle to Everything (V2E) solution selected for the Nimitz pilot is a huge advancement in management of our corridors,” said Highways Deputy Director Ed Sniffen. “We’re now able to communicate with the controllers using 4G cellular modems and utilize adaptive signal control to respond to situations causing congestion along the route. It’s a total game changer.”
CONNECTING THE DOTs Contributors: Editor-in-Chief: Table of Contents Lynn Araki-Regan Rep. Henry Aquino Managing Editor: Jade Butay Derek Chow Connected Video Technology ................................1 Rae Nguyen Sgt. John JD DeJesus Director’s Message .....................................................3 Copy Editor: Sgt. Gabe Delapenia Dan Dennison Parallels of Statehood & Current Beliefs.............4 Juli Chun Arnold Fukumoto Message from Senator Lorraine Inouye............. 5 Art Director: Alan Hilton Sharilyn Ikeda Legislative Wrap Up of 2020 by Rep. Aquino... 6 Frank Uratani Sen. Lorraine Inouye Quarantine Enforcement ......................................... 7 Column Writers: Duane Kim Shelly Kunishige Administration ............................................................. 8 Darren Cantrill Carter Luke Airports .........................................................................11 Rey Domingo Melanie Martin Tim Sakahara Joni Savusa Harbors ........................................................................ 13 Davis Yogi Highways ..................................................................... 17 National Immunization Awareness Month .... 19 15 Facts About Hawaii ............................................21 Arrivals & Departures .............................................24
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