Thursday, August 4, 2016

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Thursday, August 4, 2016 – ISSN 1529-1057

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AVIATION

1) In-Flight Wi-Fi Developments Bringing the Home Experience to the Aircraft

Link to Future Travel Experience article

http://www.futuretravelexperience.com/2016/07/developing-wi-fi-speeds-are-bringing-home-like-connection-to-aircraft/

CAMERAS

2) Radar-Capable Traffic Cams Installed Through Pyongyang, Pictures Show

Link to NK News article

https://www.nknews.org/2016/08/radar-capable-traffic-cams-installed-throughout-pyongyang-pictures-show/

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION

3) Making Columbus Transportation 'Smart' Will Take Years

Link to Columbus Dispatch article

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2016/08/04/1-smart-cities-transportation-initiative-to-take-years-to-develop.html

4) Columbus's Smart City Challenge Grant Victory Discussed at Forum

Link to WCBE Radio story

http://wcbe.org/post/smart-city-challenge-grant-discussed-cmc

MARITIME

5) UK's Maritime Surveillance, Security Slammed

Link to Marine Electronics & Communications article

http://www.marinemec.com/news/view,uks-maritime-security-slammed_44027.htm

OTHER

6) New Zealand Ministry of Transport Apologizes for 'Offensive' Survey

Link to Newshub article

http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/ministry-of-transport-apologises-for-offensive-survey-2016080415  

ROADWAYS

7) Virginia DOT Uses Active Traffic Management System to Ease I-66 Bottleneck

Link to Washington Post article

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dr-gridlock/wp/2016/08/03/vdot-uses-new-system-to-ease-i-66-bottleneck/

8) Pennsylvania Turnpike Plans 550-Mile Broadband Internet Network

Link to Philadelphia Inquirer article

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Pa-Turnpike-plans-550-mile-broadband-Internet-network.html

9) Quincy, Massachusetts Officials Post Signs Explaining Confusing New Traffic Signal

Link to Patriot Ledger article

http://www.patriotledger.com/news/20160803/new-quincy-center-signs-seek-to-clear-up-traffic-signal-confusion

VEHICLES

10) NHTSA to Release Self-Driving Vehicle Guidelines by End of Summer

Link to Detroit Free Press article

http://on.freep.com/2aP2oaP

11) USDOT to Host Webinars on Insights, Challenges and Lessons Learned from First Phase of the Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program

Link to further information

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103439157490&ca=257f3d15-ab27-47c4-87c3-fe142e0ba4c9

News Releases

1) GEWI Newsletter: The Asset Management Issue

2) Testing Begins on New Countdown Clocks and Digital Screens for New York MTA Subway and Buses

3) US Transportation Secretary Announces New Partnership with Australia to Promote Cooperation on Key Transportation Priorities, Including ITS

4) ARRL Expresses Support for All Activities that Strengthen Emergency Communications Infrastructure

5) Giant Marijuana Joint is Latest Tactic in Colorado DOT's Drugged Driving Campaign

6) Mobile Barriers Releases Updated Guidance on Portable Positive Protection

7) UK Met Office Wins Contract to Provide Weather Information and Advice to Highways England

Solicitations

 -  Call for Nominations – Diversity Award 2016 – ITS Australia

http://www.summitemarketing.com.au/t/ViewEmail/r/CABED8E560E90BA82540EF23F30FEDED/04DE90B08ADBC906E663AB054A538FBA

 -  Request for Information – Independent Testing, Verification and Validation of Shared Autonomous Vehicles – Contra Costa Transportation Authority

http://www.ccta.net/about/download/57a12b1e088fd.pdf

Upcoming Events

FHWA Webinar: Road Weather Management Capability Maturity Framework – August 23

https://collaboration.fhwa.dot.gov/dot/fhwa/RWMX/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=17

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