The following is a sampling of opinion editorials written by ITS America senior executives and news coverage.
By Scott Belcher, CEO and President, Intelligent Transportation Society of America
The Hill’s Congress Blog, January 28, 2010
A new report released on Wednesday unveiled some alarming information about how the United States is lagging behind other world leaders in the use of new technologies to address traffic congestion, CO2 emissions, traffic crashes, and other major challenges.
MSNBC.com, November 11, 2009
Some of the early benefits of the technology that will enable self-steering cars one day will first contribute to improved safety and better information about traffic and weather conditions. That's because of the federal Department of Transportation’s IntelliDrive program, a five-year effort launched over the summer. It aims to bring together government, industry, academia and other interested parties to specify, develop and produce the necessary technology. “Who would have ever thought of a windshield wiper as a sensor?” asked
Rod MacKenzie,
vice president and chief technical officer of ITS America, an intelligent transportation advocacy group. “Now it is.”
Roads & Bridges, October 2009
Legislative action regarding ITS is easier said than done, writes ITS America President and CEO Scott Belcher.
Transport Gooru Blog, October 5, 2009
Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Programs Rod MacKenzie discusses his participation at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, DC.
ITS International, September/October 2009
This article explores the impact of the US economic stimulus program on the ITS industry from the perspectives of ITS America President and CEO Scott F. Belcher and ITS America Board of Directors member: Patrick McGowan, Telvent Farradyne; Dave Sparks, TransCore.
ITS International, September/October 2009
IBTTA and ITS America will be co-sponsoring their first joint event, which is intended to address the burgeoning environmental issues affecting road transport infrastructures. Here, Steve Snider and Chairman of ITS America’s Environmental Task Force Larry Yermack, the two chief meeting organizers, talk about the event and its aims.
US Infrastructure, October 2009
Scott Belcher, president and CEO, authored this article for the October issue of
US Infrastructure Magazine. He discusses the important role that transportation technology can play to reduce climate change emissions from transportation.
US Infrastructure Magazine, July 2009
Scott Belcher, president and CEO, authored this article for the October issue of
US Infrastructure Magazine. He discusses why the new Administration needs to invest in technology if it is to truly bolster our transportation infrastructure system.
Traffic Technology International, June/July 2009
The winners of ITS America’s 2009 “Best of ITS Awards” are featured in this article.
Pulse Magazine, Summer 2009
Despite the challenges, intelligent transportation systems are poised for global expansion as both developed and developing countries embrace ITS technologies. Scott Belcher, president and CEO, points out how ITS addresses unique societal needs.
Traffic Technology International, August-September 2008
Busy preparing for the 15th World Congress on ITS, Scott Belcher, ITS America’s president, looks ahead to New York, a new administration, and the challenges facing the industry
in an interview with Traffic Technology International's Nick Bradley.
