WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a webinar on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 1-2 p.m. Eastern Time on the U.S. Department of Transportation's IntelliDriveSM program. Please register no later than COB on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) IntelliDriveSM program is focused on advancing connectivity among vehicles and roadway infrastructure in order to significantly improve the safety and mobility of the U.S. transportation system. The IntelliDrive Program is a major initiative of the Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Intelligent Transportation Systems Program, in collaboration with many organizations throughout DOT, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration.

This webinar will provide an overview of the IntelliDrive program, as well as more detailed information on the research plans for Vehicle to Vehicle and Vehicle to Infrastructure safety applications specific to commercial vehicles. In addition, there will be discussion of the establishment of an IntelliDrive Commercial Vehicle Safety Working Group, envisioned to include vehicle equipment manufacturers, suppliers, fleets, researchers, and other stakeholders who are interested in participating in the research, development, and deployment of IntelliDrive Commercial Vehicle Safety Applications.

You can register by going to http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/facts-research/art-webinars-future.asp and clicking on the heading "IntelliDrive Safety Applications for Commercial Vehicles." You will be emailed a confirmation notice within 24 hours of registration that will provide information on how to participate as well as contact information for technical questions on the webinar or for special accommodations.

Please register no later than COB on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. We welcome all interested parties, including carriers and their safety managers, our State partners, and FMCSA headquarters and field staff. An International phone number will also be provided.