Preliminary Program
Congressional Fact Finding Sessions
A Unique Opportunity to Provide Testimony to Congress--TBD
The Annual Meeting will feature Congressional fact finding sessions designed to provide opportunities for attendees to serve as panelists and ‘testify’ on topics of interest to Congress relating to surface transportation reauthorization and other legislation. The sessions will be moderated by senior staff members from Congressional committees and caucuses with jurisdiction over transportation and technology-related legislation. Congressional fact finding sessions are an exciting opportunity to share your expertise with Congressional officials and engage in a meaningful discussion about the critical role ITS plays in our nation’s transportation system.
Advancing ITS--Reauthorization and Beyond
Monday, May 21
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Room: Cheasapeake F
The Congressional ITS has taken an active role promoting ITS solutions in the transportation reauthorization bill, successfully offering amendments to expand funding eligibility for ITS projects and introducing the Smart Technologies for Communities Act (H.R. 995) to fund ITS deployment wihch was incorporated in the Senate version of the legislation. ITS Cacus staff will hear recommendations from a panel of experts about what Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation should be doing to advance the broader and more effective deployment of ITS solutions to address our nation's transportation challenges, both during the reauthorization process and beyond.
Connected Vehicles
Tuesday, May 22
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Room: Chesapeake F
As Congress works to reach agreement on a surface transportation reauthorization bill, House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee staff will hear from experts in the ITS industry about the Connected Vehicle program, included how a Connected Vehicle network could help address the challenges facing our nation's transportation system. From preventing crashes and reducing traffic congestion to providing motorists with real-time information and offering new transportation financing mechanisms, this session will focus on how we move from research to deployment of this game-changing network and how it will impact our nation's transportation users.
Congestion Management
Tuesday, May 22
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Room: Chesapeake F
Senate and House transporation staff from Members of the Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transporation Committeees will hear from experts regarding best practices to better manage traffic congestion. Strategies will be discussed to optimize roadway capacity through a suite of ITS technologies, influence driver behavior, and provide incentives for travelers to drive during non-peak travel periods as well as consider alternative modes of transportation. From improving traffic signalization and incident management tp providing real-time travel information and electronic tolling, this session will focus on how we can address traffic congestion without necessarily having to add roadway capacity.
ITS Standards Workship (Presented by USDOT)
Sunday, May 20 1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m.
The ITS JPO Professional Capacity Building Program will present a workshop on the ITS Standards Training series. The workshop will include excerpts from the first three training modules:
- I101: Using ITS Standards: An Overview
- A101: Introduction to Acquiring Standards-based ITS Systems
- A102: Introduction to User Needs Identification
Participants will also gain exposure to the additional 15 modules currently available for them to pursue online. These modules cover practical applications for acquiring and testing standards based ITS systems. The modules are tailored to address systems designed using the Systems Engineering Process (SEP) and those designed without using the SEP. Training will include hands-on exercises to support participants’ understanding of concepts. The workshop will inform participants of 19 new modules currently under development and the opportunities for future training, including individual online learning or the possibility of grouping modules together to provide a blended learning experience with an instructor.
State Chapters Strengthening Workshop
Sunday, May 20 2:00-5:00 p.m. ($50)
ITS America’s State Chapters Council will host this workshop to provide members of its state and regional chapters with information and strategies to achieve their maximum potential. The State Chapters Strengthening Workshop will bring together chapter leaders from around the country to share best practices and lessons learned on subjects crucial to state chapter success. The workshop will be followed by a networking reception from 5:30-7:00 p.m. where attendees can continue the learning and information exchange.
Investor Roundtable
The Importance of Private Investment to Advancing Transportation
Monday, May 21 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Join a group of private investors that are actively engaged in the transportation technology space. Get an overview of their business and hear why they are interested in investing in transportation technology companies. Join in an open discussion and ask your questions.
Moderator: John Peracchio, Perrachio & Company, LLC
Panelists: John A. Casesa, Guggenheim Securities, LLC; Gary A. Downing, Raymond James & Associates, Inc.; Christopher John Thomas, Fontinalis Partners, LLC
Media Roundtable
Intelligent Transportation is Growing News: What Reporters Want to Know
Monday, May 21 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
The growing intelligent transportation industry is emerging as a solution to America's infrastructure crisis combined with the promise of thousands of new jobs. Reporters are quickly latching onto these stories as developing technologies are defining the future of transportation and lowering the costs of operating our system. Join us as a panel of leading transportation journalists talk about how transportation is covered in the media and what it takes to get a transporation story told in the news of a 24-hour world.
Speakers: Adam Snider, Transportartation Reporter, Politico; Ashley Halsey III, Transportation Reporter, Washington Post; Jim Avila, Senior National Correspondent, 20/20 Correspondent, ABC News; Angela Greiling-Keane, Transportation Reporter, Bloomberg News
Welcome Night Reception (Exhibit Hall)
Monday, May 21 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.
All attendees are invited to a special reception insidee our grand scale exhibit hall. Don't miiss this exclusive opportunity to connect with colleagues and learn about the ITS products and service solutions that our exhbitors have to offer. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served.
Women In ITS (Hosted by WTS International)
Tuesday, May 22 7:30 a.m-8:30 a.m.
SIGN UP FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL WOMEN IN ITS BREAKFAST AT THE ITS AMERICA ANNUAL MEETING
ITS America and WTS International invite you to attend the fifth annual Women in ITS Breakfast at the ITS America Annual Meeting this coming Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:30 am at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center just outside Washington, DC. Sponsored this year by Keolis Transit America, the breakfast has become an important event for dialogue and networking and a place where transportation leaders from the public and private sectors and academia come together to share their vision and experience on the growing role and importance of women to promote smart transportation solutions.
Please RSVP to Kenneth Hillary ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to attend. The breakfast is limited to 60 attendees, so please confirm your attendance by May 4, 2012.
Founded in 1977, WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. Boasting over 4,000 members-both women and men-WTS is helping women find opportunity and recogntiion in the transportation industry. Through its professional activities, networking opportunties, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal. This year's invitation only breakfast event will bring together leaders in the field to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in transportation, with particular focus to the role of women in the ITS field.
Emergency Responder Day
Tuesday, May 22 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
Building on the success of the inaugural Emergency Responder Day at the 2011 World Congress on ITS in Orlando, this year’s ITS America Annual Meeting will continue this new tradition by holding Emergency Responder Day on Tuesday at the Conference to emphasize the importance of incident and emergency management in our transportation system. The day’s activities in the Exhibit Hall hope to encourage networking and information sharing among incident and emergency responders and transportation professionals to enhance the contribution all make to public safety and congestion management and to highlight the invaluable role that technology plays.
Student Day
Tuesday, May 22 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Beginning with the invitation to attend the U.S. Department of Transportation Plenary from 8:30 am to 10:00 am, students from around the region and the country are invited to participate in ITS America's Annual Meeting activities to encourage dialogue and networking between transportation professionals from around the world and those who will follow them—our high school, university, and graduate students who have shown or declared an interest in the field of transportation. Events will access to the exhibit hall, an afternoon student engagement and networking session with transportation leaders, and career building services.
ITS America Business Meeting & Awards Presentation
Tuesday, May 22 12:30 p.m-1:30 p.m.
ITS America Board Chair Abbas Mohaddes will update the membership on the state of ITS during this annual business meeting. ITS America President & CEO will offer a snapshot of what is happening at ITS America. The business meeting will also include the ITS Hall of Fame induction as well as the presentation of the State Chapters and Student Essay Competition Awards sponsored by Southwest Research Institute.
ITS America Appreciation Reception
Tuesday, May 22 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
ITS America says "thank you" to attendees at this "appreciation" reception on the beautiful grounds of the Gaylord overlooking the Potomac River. Gather with friends and colleauges and enjoy live music and an assortment of food and beverages.
Integrated Corridor Management: The Intersection of Highway and Transit Operations (Presented by FTA)
Wednesday, May 23 12:30-4:30 p.m.
The U.S.DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is organizing a workshop focused on the Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) initiative on May 23, 2012 during the ITS America Annual Meeting and Exhibition at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.
The purpose of the workshop is to:
- Discover how ICM can help you improve the performance of your region’s multimodal transportation corridors.
- Explore challenges and opportunities with real-world implementers from freeway, arterial and transit perspectives including representatives from the two ICM Demonstration Sites.
- Examine what it really takes to integrate technologies and operations across modes and jurisdictions to improve corridor performance.
- Discuss how transportation operations can better coordinate with neighboring agencies.
It will include an introduction to the overall ICM program and the ICM Implementation Guide, details on the progress of the Dallas and San Diego demonstration sites as well as other sites working on ICM designs and deployments. Additionally, during a panel discussion issues and questions from and by the audience of moving the ICM concept forward will be discussed.
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