WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 - The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) announced today a call for entries for the "2010 Best of ITS Awards," a highly competitive program that recognizes the organizations that have produced the most innovative products and services in the intelligent transportation systems industry.

ITS America will award private corporations and public agencies or research institutions in the following categories:

The finalists will be recognized and the winners announced during a special awards ceremony held from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010 during ITS America's 20th Annual Meeting & Exposition at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

The deadline for entries is February 26, 2010. For a complete list of guidelines and more information on the awards program, please visit http://www.itsa.org/amawards.html.

Only members of ITS America are eligible to participate. For more information on becoming a member, contact Ms. Marijke Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202-721-4203.

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America represents more than 400 member organizations including public agencies, private corporations, and academic institutions involved in the research, development, and deployment of technologies that improve safety, increase mobility, and sustain the environment.

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