WASHINGTON, March 25, 2009 - The Board of Directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America is made up of leaders who share our vision to help save lives, time and money and sustain the environment through broad deployment of interoperable ITS technologies. The election of our Directors is an important event and I invite you to take part in this process.

This year we have six well-qualified candidates who have been nominated to serve on the ITS America Board of Directors. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee I am honored to present the following candidates to you for election:

John Inglish, General Manager and CEO, Utah Transit Authority, has served on our Board for three years. He is a major contributor to the Strategic Planning process of ITS America.

Jill Ingrassia, Managing Director, American Automobile Association Public Affairs. She brings a wealth of experience in public relations.

Dick Landis, President and CEO, Help, Inc., has served on our Board for six years. He has been actively involved with the ITS America Coordinating Council, and is currently serving as Secretary for the ITS America Board of Directors.

Bill Russell, President and CEO, Eberle Design, Inc., has served on our Board for six years. He is currently chairing the Audit Committee and the Member Value Committee.

Keith Puls, Regional Vice President, Verizon Business. He has extensive experience in the IT and telecommunications industries.

Janette Sadik-Kahn, Commissioner, New York City Department of Transportation. She has been a pioneer in the deployment of ITS in the streets of New York City.

If you are the primary contact of your organization for ITS America you will soon be receiving a ballot with instructions in the mail. You may also vote on-line here.

Please cast your vote no later than April 24, 2009. If you are not the primary user of ITS America's benefits and services please designate the appropriate person. Thank you for your interest in and support of ITS America.