Nation’s Leading Transportation Technology Association Applauds President’s Call for Innovation in the State of the Union Address
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. – ITS America President and CEO Scott Belcher issued the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address on Tuesday:
 
“The President’s State of the Union hit the mark in focusing on investing in our nation’s infrastructure, advancing new research and technology, and ensuring that our education system supports a 21st century workforce.  Innovation is the key to our ability to compete in the global marketplace.  China, Japan and other countries are investing heavily in intelligent transportation technologies to modernize their infrastructure and spur private sector innovation and job creation. We need to show the same commitment to innovation within the transportation sector as we do in the energy, health care, and other sectors. 
 
From cars that avoid crashes and smart highways that cut congestion, to stress-sensing bridges and buses that provide real-time information for a reliable commute, 21st century technologies are critical ingredients for improving U.S. economic competitiveness and keeping people and goods moving.
 
As policymakers look for ways to do more with less, one area of common ground should be a new multi-year transportation bill that not only maintains our transportation system, but leverages private sector investment and innovative technologies to improve safety, cut congestion, reduce costs, and meet the demands of future generations.”
  
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ITS America is the leading advocate for ITS technology development and deployment in the United States.  ITS America was established in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization to foster the use of advanced technologies across America’s surface transportation system.  Members include private companies and industry leaders, government agencies at all levels, universities and research laboratories.  For more information, visit www.itsa.org.