ITS Midwest - The Intelligent Transportation Society of the Midwest

EVENTS: Upcoming Webinars updates

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:16:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Webinars has been updated:
* TALKING FREIGHT WEBINAR: "Freight and Carbon Footprint: Efforts to Enhance Supply Chain Sustainability" (Sep. 15, 2010)

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

EVENTS: Upcoming Webinars updates

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:38:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Webinars has been updated:
* T3 WEBINAR: "TSAG Case Studies Workshop & Webinar: 2009 Fort Hood, Texas Army Base Shooting Incident - A Multi-Agency Emergency" (Aug. 3, 2010)
* TALKING FREIGHT: "Freight Performance Measures" (Aug. 18, 2010)

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

U.S. DOT Open Solicitation Notice - Research on ITS Applications to Improve Environmental Performance

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:12:10 CDT

U.S. DOT Open Solicitation Notice - Research on ITS Applications to Improve Environmental Performance
Check the US DOT web site for details...

The ITS JPO seeks ideas about how to use Dynamic Mobility Applications

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:11:10 CDT

As part of the IntelliDriveSM Dynamic Mobility Applications Program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting ideas for transformative applications that would leverage IntelliDriveSM data and communications capabilities to improve the performance of the transportation system and to improve the nature, accuracy, precision and/or speed of dynamic decision making by transportation system managers and travelers.
Check the related ITS-JPO News Release for details...

SAVE THE DATES: 2010 ITS Midwest Annual Meeting

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:37:10 CDT

Save the dates! 2010 Annual Meeting of ITS Midwest
ITS Midwest will hold its Annual Meeting on November 4-5, 2010 at Argonne National Laboratory, near Chicago. We are working on finalizing the details. More information coming soon.

See the related ITS Midwest News Release for details...

Get Involved in Mobility Transforming IntelliDrive Initiatives

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:49:10 CDT

TIGER II Discretionary Grant Pre-Application Now Available

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:02:10 CDT

The TIGER II Discretionary Grant Pre-Application is now available...

Check the related ITS Midwest News Release for details...

EVENTS: Upcoming Webinars updates

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:00:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Talking Operations Webinars has been updated:
* "How to Implement a Congestion Pricing Project: Alternate Delivery Models" (July 7, 2010)

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

EVENTS: Registration is Now Available for July 1 Webinar on TIGER II Planning Grants

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:10 CDT

Attention please:
Registration is now available for a rescheduled special Talking TIGER/Talking Freight Seminar July 1 at 2:00 pm EDT! The topic of this seminar is the TIGER II Planning Grants and US Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Challenge Planning Grants.
Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

CMAP: RFP 049 Development of a Web Based Archived Data User Service to Access, Summarize and Display Traffic and Incident Data

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:59:10 CDT

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is requesting proposals from interested and qualified firms to assist CMAP in development of a Web based Archived Data User Service to Access, Summarize and Display Traffic and Incident Data. For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

Construction Companies Losing Billions Stuck in Gridlock, AGC Report Finds

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:58:10 CDT

Traffic delays are costing construction companies billions of dollars in lost time each year, according to a report released last week by the Associated General Contractors of America
Check the related AASHTO Journal article for details...

ITS America Announces Call for Papers for 18th World Congress on ITS

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:22:10 CDT

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) has announced paper topics and submission guidelines for the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in Orlando, Florida. The four-day event will be held from October 16 - 20, 2011, and is expected to draw more than 10,000 of the world's leading transportation policy makers, technology, and business professionals.
Check the related ITSA Press Release for details...

EVENTS: TIGER II seminar to be rescheduled and new Talking Freight webinar in July

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:05:10 CDT

Attention please:
The Talking Freight Webinars schedule has been updated as follows:
* TO BE RESCHEDULED: "TIGER II Planning Grants" - This webinar, originally scheduled for June 15, is going to be rescheduled. The new date will be announced soon. You will be able to register for this webinar once the new date is announced.
* NEW: "Freight Productivity Impacts by Natural and Man-Made Disasters" (Jul. 21, 2010) - Recent incidents such as the Iceland volcano eruptions, the central Tennessee flooding, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill have created significant freight transportation impacts. Hear about the impacts of large-scale natural or human-induced events such as these on freight transportation supply chains and what companies are doing to mitigate these impacts.
Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

"U.S. losing ground in infrastructure race" | Source: Houston Chronicle

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:09:10 CDT

IBM CEO Samuel Palmisano's piece on ITS in the Houston Chronicle: a private sector leader calling for collaboration.
For more information read the full article by Sam Palmisano at Houston Chronicle web site...

June 2010 Issue of ITS Midwest Newsletter Available

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:26:10 CDT

A new issue of the ITS Midwest Newsletter (Vol. 4, No. 2, June, 2010) is now available.
Featured in this issue:
* "ITS America Seeking ITS Deployment Focus in Federal Transportation Bill" by Paul Feenstra (Vice President of Government Affairs at ITS America);
* "Member Spotlight: AECOM Leveraging ITS Experience to Manage Lanes" by John Gray (AVP-AECOM) and Charlie Robbins (VP-AECOM);
* "Illinois Tollway Protects Capital Investments Using ITS" by Matthew Devery (Traffic Operations Manager);
* "Outcome Oriented Assessment of Winter Operations and Traffic Incident Management" by Jason S. Wasson (Division of R&D, Indiana Department of Transportation) Thomas M. Brennan, and Darcy M. Bullock (School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University);
* "Kentucky Acquires Two New Traffic Monitoring and Message Board Systems" by Keith Todd (Public Information Officer, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet); and
* "Western Kentucky Enhances Regional Transportation with ITS Technology" by Zana Renfro (Paducah Area Transit System).
Download the Newsletter now

IntelliDrive Safety Program Workshop in Chicago! (Jul 20-22, 2010)

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:52:10 CDT

On Jul. 20-22, 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, ITS Joint Program Office will hold a three-day workshop to present and discuss IntelliDriveSM safety technical and policy research roadmaps. For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

"How telecommuting via the internet is reducing congestion" | Source: Advertising Age

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:51:10 CDT

Shift Toward Fewer Young Drivers Could Have Repercussions for All Marketers.
For more information read the full article by Jack Neffs at Advertising Age...

"Freight Performance Measures Web Based (FPMweb) Tool" | Source: FFHWA

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:50:10 CDT

This tool, developed by FHWA and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), measures operating speeds for trucks at any given place and point in time along 25 interstate highways that are considered significant freight routes. By accessing this system, transportation data analysts, researchers and other practitioners can determine where, when and how efficiently trucks are moving on selected interstate highways.
For more information visit the FHWA web site...

"Urban Freight Case Studies" | Source: FFHWA

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:49:10 CDT

FHWA developed the Urban Freight Cases Studies as a way to document notable practices in urban goods movement. These four case studies provide information on freight-related initiatives that mitigate congestion and improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicle travel in urban areas. The case studies focus on New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Washington, DC.
For more information visit the FHWA web site...

"Intelligent Transport Systems in Indianapolis" | Source: Telecom TV

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:52:10 CDT

Telecom TV went to central Indiana to look at transport systems.
For more information read the full article by Guy Daniels at Telecom TV...

"Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Chooses Comprehensive Solution from Trapeze ITS" | Source: onlysoftwareblog.com

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:51:10 CDT

Constellation Software Inc. announced that Trapeze ITS, a leading provider of solutions for public passenger transportation and an operating company within Constellation's Trapeze Operating Group, has signed a significant contract with Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) of Cincinnati, Ohio.
For more information read the full article at onlysoftwareblog.com...

"U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood announced that $600 million in TIGER II grants are available for surface transportation projects" | Source: fastlane.gov

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:28:10 CDT

Secr. LaHood has announced that $600 million in TIGER II grants are available for surface transportation projects anfd they they will be awarded competitively.
For more information read the full article at the fastlane.gov blog...

June 2 TIGER II Webinar postponed to June 15

Sat, 29 May 2010 09:27:10 CDT

The TIGER II Planning Grants Webinar, originally scheduled for June 2, has been postponed to June 15, 1:00 - 2:30 pm EDT.
For more information read the Related ITS Midwest News Release ...

"U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Signs Memorandum of Cooperation to Encourage Women to Pursue Math and Science Careers in Transportation" | Source: RITA

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:09:10 CDT

To help counter an anticipated shortage of skilled transportation workers, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today signed an agreement with the Women's Transportation Seminar International to encourage women to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math - while pursuing careers in transportation. For more information read the full article at the RITA web site...

"Statewide Implementation of a Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Indiana for FY09 cost $529,000" | Source: RITA

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:08:10 CDT

A Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) is a tool that utilizes weather forecasts and observations to assist managers in making appropriate decisions to best utilize resources when planning for and treating snow and ice. In 2002, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) joined a new pooled fund study (PFS) group to develop an operational MDSS following the same principles of an earlier FHWA MDSS prototype. INDOT participated in PFS MDSS field trials that showed significant savings in salt usage. For more information read the full article at the RITA web site...

"EAO Switch Extends Representation Agreement with D-M Associates to Include Indiana and Kentucky" | Source: Mass Transit

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:07:10 CDT

EAO Switch Corp. of Milford, Conn., has extended its relationship with D-M Associates of Westerville, Ohio, to include coverage for Indiana and Kentucky. For more information read the full article at the Mass Transit magazine web site...

TIGER II Webinars on June 1 and 2

Wed, 26 May 2010 02:52:10 CDT

Registration is now available for two special Talking TIGER/Talking Freight Seminars on June 1 and 2! The topic of these seminars is the TIGER II Discretionary Grants Program Capital Grants (6/1), and Planning Grants (6/2).
Due to capacity limitations, registration is required. The seminars are held via web conference, which means that you view the PowerPoint presentations over the Internet while listening to the presenters over the computer or telephone. To help the organizers make these seminars most useful to you, you are encouraged to submit questions in advance. Please send any pre-seminar questions you have to freight@dot.gov by 5pm ET Thursday, May 27th. The pre-seminar questions will be addressed first. You will also be able to ask questions during seminars.

For more information read the Related ITS Midwest News Release ...

"Congress and the Administration Should Make a Commitment To Intelligent Transportation Systems" | Source: the Georgia Engineer

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:30:10 CDT

Congress and the Administration have an opportunity in the surface transportation reauthorization bill to help the U.S. reclaim its role as a transportation innovation leader by investing in ITS and advancing the deployment of these time, money, environment, and life-saving solutions. For more information read the full article by Scott Belcher (ITSA) at the Georgia Engineer web site...

USDOT Intellidrive Deployment Scenarios Workshop (Jun 22-23, 2010 - Dulles, VA)

Fri, 14 May 2010 05:11:10 CDT

On Jun. 22-23, 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, ITS Joint Program Office will hold a two-day workshop in Dulles (VA) to present and discuss its four draft IntelliDriveSM deployment scenarios that have been recently developed in response to key stakeholder input. The purpose of the meeting is to provide input to the U.S. DOT as it refines IntelliDrive research plans about potential futures paths for IntelliDrive deployment. Discussion will be framed around four scenarios. For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

"Text of Secretary LaHood's Address to ITS America Annual Meeting" | Source: IntelliDrive USA

Fri, 14 May 2010 05:05:10 CDT

The text of Secretary LaHood's Address to ITS America Annual Meeting is now available online at the IntelliDrive US web site. Visit IntelliDrive web site to read/download the text...

EVENTS: Date Correction for Upcoming Talking Freight Webinar

Fri, 14 May 2010 05:00:10 CDT

Attention please:
The correct date for the upcoming Talking Freight Webinar foreseen in June is as follows:
* "Promoting Economic Revitalization Through Enhancing Freight Transportation" (June 16, 2010) - Freight-related businesses provide major economic benefits to their communities, and also provide significant benefits at the state and national level. However, those economic benefits can only be fully realized when the transportation system works in an efficient manner and can adequately support freight transportation movements. As the U.S. continues its recovery from the national and worldwide economic recession and freight transportation movements increase as a result of increased manufacturing and production, it will become increasingly critical that the transportation system has the ability to operate efficiently and help sustain the economic recovery.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

"Vehicle to vehicle communication, the next step in roadway safety" | Source: Houston Chronicle

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:02:10 CDT

Over the last 50 years, innovative technologies like seat belts, air bags and anti-lock braking systems have helped make America's roads safer, leading to the lowest level of highway fatalities since 1954. Despite this promising trend, nearly 34,000 Americans were lost on our nation's roads in 2009. For more information read the full article by Peter Appel (US DOT) at the Houston Chronicle web site...

"RITA ITS Strategic Research Plan Released" | Source: RITA

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:01:10 CDT

To learn more about the ITS Strategic Research Plan 2010 - 2014 visit the RITA web site...

"ODOT's new traffic monitoring system may ease stress of driving around Cleveland" | Source: cleveland.com

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:02:10 CDT

The state's first traffic monitoring system could help ease the stress of driving in and around Cleveland with up-to-date information for motorists. For more information read the full article by Karen Farkas at the cleveland.com web site...

"Intelligent technologies promise greater road safety" | Source: fastlane.gov

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:01:10 CDT

Secretary LaHood - invited speaker at ITSA 2010 in Houston- talks about the positive impact of ITS on transport safety. For more information visit the fastlane.gov blog...

EVENTS: Updated and New Upcoming Webinars

Wed, 12 May 2010 06:52:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Talking Operations Webinars has been updated:
* "An Overview of the 2009 Edition of the MUTCD" (May 20, 2010) - The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which is published by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), provides the standards, guidance, and options used by road managers and traffic engineers nationwide to design, install, operate, and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public traffic. This webinar provides a broad overview of the significant revisions to the MUTCD that have been incorporated into the 2009 Edition. The presentation will describe the significant changes that have been made to the Manual's format and introduction, and then will step through the nine Parts of the Manual to discuss the significant changes.
* CHANGE OF DATE: "Marketing and Outreach Strategies for Pricing Projects" (May 12, 2010) - A critical element in successfully implementing a pricing project is clearly communicating its purpose, features, and benefits to the general public. This webinar will share the experiences and lessons learned from domestic pricing projects in reaching out to educate stakeholders about their projects, and give participants the opportunity to learn what types of messages and communications tools are demonstrating effectiveness in connecting with the public.

The list of upcoming Talking Freight Webinars has been updated:
* "Promoting Economic Revitalization Through Enhancing Freight Transportation" (June 6, 2010) - Freight-related businesses provide major economic benefits to their communities, and also provide significant benefits at the state and national level. However, those economic benefits can only be fully realized when the transportation system works in an efficient manner and can adequately support freight transportation movements. As the U.S. continues its recovery from the national and worldwide economic recession and freight transportation movements increase as a result of increased manufacturing and production, it will become increasingly critical that the transportation system has the ability to operate efficiently and help sustain the economic recovery.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

EVENTS: Upcoming Talking Operations Webinar (May 13, 2010)

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:25:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Talking Operations Webinars has been updated:
* Talking Operations: "Marketing and Outreach Strategies for Pricing Projects" (May 13, 2010) - A critical element in successfully implementing a pricing project is clearly communicating its purpose, features, and benefits to the general public. This webinar will share the experiences and lessons learned from domestic pricing projects in reaching out to educate stakeholders about their projects, and give participants the opportunity to learn what types of messages and communications tools are demonstrating effectiveness in connecting with the public.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

"FHWA & ITS JPO hosting stakeholder workshop 5/25-26 in DC to help shape its long-range Road Weather Research Agenda" | Source: ITS JPO

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:24:10 CDT

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in conjunction with the ITS Joint Program Office, will be hosting a stakeholder workshop to help shape its long-range Road Weather Research Agenda. This stakeholder workshop will be the first in a series of outreach and input sessions designed to engage stakeholders in helping to define future Road Weather research priorities. For more information visit the ITS.dot.gov web site...

"Cool transit apps come down the pike as MTA loosens restrictions" | Source: am NY blog

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:41:10 CDT

Imagine being able to find out exactly where a bus is see through a tweet on your phone? Or clicking to find out if they've finally fixed that busted escalator at your station? For more information read the full article by Heather Haddon at the am New York blog...

"High Tech for Cities: Neat Apps, Smart Strategies" | Source: citiwire.net

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:40:10 CDT

What are the latest innovations - especially high tech "apps" - to make today's cities succeed? For more information read the full article by Neal Peirce at the citiwire.net blog...

"Western Kentucky Enhances Regional Transportation with ITS Technology" | Source: Directions Magazine

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:03:10 CDT

To more efficiently manage the transit and human resource needs of Western Kentucky, four primary transportation providers in the region have joined to form in a cooperative effort and established Purchase Area Regional Transit (PART). For more information read the full article at the Directions Magazine web site...

EVENTS: Upcoming Talking Freight Webinar (May 19, 2010)

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:00:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Talking Freight Webinars has been updated:
* Talking Freight: "Data for State and Local Freight Planning" (May 19, 2010) - State and local transportation planning typically requires data at a resolution higher than most national data sources offer. In many cases national data must be supplemented by local data and models to plan state and local projects. This session will review what national sources such as FAF can offer; provide examples of successful state and local data collection and modeling efforts; and describe other work previously done and currently underway.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

New Additions to ITSA Annual Meeting, May 3- 5 in Houston!

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:24:10 CDT

In conjunction with the ITS America Annual Meeting, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has decided to convene a USDOT Surface Transportation Reauthorization Outreach Meeting to solicit the views of key stakeholders on ways to improve the delivery of surface transportation programs. The meeting is scheduled from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, immediately following ITS America's Closing Plenary which will feature keynote presentations by Secretary LaHood and Sam Palmisano, Chairman and CEO of IBM. ITSA announced also other additions to the Annual Meeting program. For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

ITE Engineer Shadowing Day July 15, 2010

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:30:10 CDT

Engineers are needed for the IL ITE Engineer Shadowing Day on July 15th, 2010. Return the form that you find at the ITS Midwest web site to volunteer and help out. For more information and to register read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

"HEADS-UP: US DOT Secr. LaHood to Host Surface Transportation Reauthorization Meeting during ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo in Houston" | Source: ITSA

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:45:10 CDT

ITS America announced that US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood will Host a Surface Transportation Reauthorization Meeting during the ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo in Houston on May 5. Further details will be announced soon by ITSA...

"Have an opinion on transportation policy issues? Read and Respond with ITS America" | Source: ITSA

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:32:10 CDT

ITS America staff will review your feedback about posted reports, prepare a summary of all comments, and revise the documents and/or the ITS America response as appropriate. You can view a summary of all comments one week after the closing date For more information visit the ITSA web site...

"ODOT lights way for Ohio's 'Solar Highways' of the Future" | Source: Infrastructure Solutions Magazine

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:31:10 CDT

Harnessing the state's emerging expertise in solar energy in Northwest Ohio, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is partnering with the University of Toledo (UT) to create the state's first "solar highway" of the future. For more information read the full article at the Infrastructure Solutions Magazine web site...

"ITS Joint Program Office to host IntelliDriveSM Workshops" | Source: IntelliDrive USA

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:30:10 CDT

The ITS JPO is working to set up a series of workshops that are open and free of charge. The workshops will be geared toward all interested parties in the automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and other industries. The ITS JPO encourages participation by manufacturers, applications developers, and industry representatives. The ITS JPO anticipates participation by other meeting attendees such as academic researchers and state and local government representatives. A summary of the event will be made available to all interested parties for review and comment within three weeks after each event. For more information visit the IntelliDrive USA web site...

"Driver data - A Better Traffic Information System" | Source: Telegram.com

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:05:10 CDT

A local startup company is teaming up with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to improve and expand the state's 511 traffic information line - at no cost to the state - so commuters can get real-time traffic updates for major highways on their cell phones. For more information read the full article by Priyanka Dayal at the Telegram.com web site...

"Japan and US lead in automotive telematics availability" | Source: ITS International

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:46:10 CDT

Japan and the United States are leading the world in terms of availability of telematics technology in cars for the 2010 model year, according to iSuppli Corp.'s Infotainment Technology Availability Calculator. For more information read the article at the ITS International web site...

"Moving Cooler" - An Operations and ITS Perspective by L.G. Neudorff | Source: Moving Cooler

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:02:10 CDT

The purpose of this paper is to examine some of the Moving Cooler results and assumptions as they relate to those strategies and supporting ITS technologies for improving the operational efficiency of the transportation network. The premise behind this paper is that Moving Cooler significantly underestimates the contributions that "ITS / Operations" can make in reducing GHG emissions. For more information download the PDF paper at the Moving Cooler web site...

Industry Review of the RFP for the Phase 2 IntelliDrive(SM) HOT Lane Operations Project | Source: IntelliDrive USA

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:01:10 CDT

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) invites your firm to participate in the Industry Review of the draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Phase 2 IntelliDriveSM HOT Lane Operations Project. For more information read the full article at the IntelliDrive web site...

Gas Fizzling - ITS are useful tools to weaken greenhouse-gas emissions | Source: Roads & Bridges Mar. 2010 Vol. 48 No. 3

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:00:10 CDT

Article by Michelle Birdsall, public information manager for the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C. For more information read the full article at the Roads & Bridges web site...

Transportation & Development Institute 1st Congress: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS (due April 20)

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:56:10 CDT

The organizing committee of the 1st T&DI Congress would like to invite you to submit an abstract for the Congress. The due date for abstracts is April 20, 2010. This conference will bring together transportation and development researchers, engineers, planners, designers, project managers, construction managers and contractors from around the world to discuss integrated strategies focusing on smart development and efficient multi-modal movement of people and goods to support the economic pulse of our nation and the world.
For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

EVENTS: Upcoming Talking Operation Webinar (April 28, 2010)

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:55:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Talking Operation Webinars has been updated:
* Talking Operation : "Regional Traffic Signal Operations Programs - Planning/Funding" (April 28, 2010) - This webinar will explore the process of funding projects to implement, manage, operate and maintain regional traffic signal systems.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

ITS JPO Strategic Research Plan Workshop (April 28-29, 2010)

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:25:10 CDT

The ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) invites you to attend a 2-day workshop to discuss areas where the JPO, University Transportation Centers(UTC), and other transportation research centers can collaborate as the new ITS Strategic Research Plan is implemented in the 2010-2014 timeframe. The workshop will feature presentations by program managers of the USDOT's multimodal ITS initiatives and UTC researchers followed by audience discussion.
For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

"Indiana DOT uses Proxim Wireless for statewide ITS project" | Source: Traffic Technology Today

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:47:10 CDT

Provider of indoor and outdoor wireless broadband ecosystems, Proxim Wireless Corporation, has announced that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has deployed an end-to-end Proxim wireless network for a statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). The wireless network connects traffic and video components over hundreds of square miles throughout the northwest Indiana and Indianapolis areas.
For more information read the full story at the Traffic Technology Today web site...

"Letter to ITS Colleagues from Shelley Row" | Source: RITA

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:46:10 CDT

Read the letter of the ITS JPO Director posted at the RITA web site...

FHWA/I-95 Corridor Coalition Report on Multi-State Institutions for Implementing Improved Freight Movement in the U.S.

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:57:10 CDT

The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Freight Management and Operations, in conjunction with the I-95 Corridor Coalition, has released a White Paper on Multi-State Institutions for Implementing Improved Freight Movement in the U.S. Accompanying this White Paper is a summary of a Roundtable held to obtain advice from a group of national experts about potential multi-state institutional arrangements to improve freight corridor performance. This work is intended to serve as a background piece to help practitioners and policymakers think through solution sets.
For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...

EVENTS: Upcoming Webinars (April 2010)

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:34:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Webinars has been updated.
NEW WEBINARS include:
* T3 Webinar: "Experience from Others: How to Successfully Apply the ITS Knowledge Resources for Decision Making" (April 15, 2010)- The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has developed online ITS Knowledge Resources for decision making support. This webinar will show participants how to use the databases and knowledge resources available through a "live" demonstration that features the websites.
* Talking Freight: "Non-Traditional Freight Data Sources" (April 21, 2010) - The webinar highlights national, state and MPO efforts to obtain improved freight data from non-traditional sources.

Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

"Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) Transportation Management Coordination Center (TMCC) Paducah, KY Grand Opening" | Source: RITA

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:10 CDT

On March 12, 2010, four rural transit agencies in and around Paducah, Kentucky held a Grand Opening for their Travel Management Coordination Center (TMCC), as part of the Mobility Services for All Americans (MSAA) Initiative, a component of the USDOT-funded Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program...
Read the full story at the Metro Magazine web site...

"Kentucky launches travel management center" | Source: Metro Magazine

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:50:10 CDT

With the opening of the Purchase Area Regional Transit's (PART) Travel Management Coordination Center on March 12 in Paducah, K.Y., Western Kentucky riders will be able to reserve, manage and track their transportation with Paducah Area Transit System (PATS), Easter Seals West Kentucky, Fulton County Transit Authority and Murray-Calloway Transit Authority. All four transportation providers came together to form PART and are partners in the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) initiative...
Read the full story at the Metro Magazine web site...

EVENTS: List of Upcoming Events and Webinars Updated

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:28:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Events & Webinars has been updated.
NEW EVENTS include:
3rd Annual Transportation & Infrastructure Convention (Mar. 10-12, Washington DC);
16th IRF World Meeting (May 25-28, 2010 - Lisbon Congress Centre, Portugal);
Transpo2010 "ITS: Now More Than Ever" (Dec. 12-15, 2010 - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida);
ITS America's Annual Meeting & Exposition 2012 (May 21-23, 2012 - Washington DC)

NEW WEBINARS include:
Talking Freight: "Clean Air at Port Facilities" (Mar. 17, 2010);
Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

EVENTS: List of Upcoming Events Updated

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:28:10 CDT

The list of upcoming Events has been updated.
NEW EVENTS include:
Mississippi Valley Freight Coalition Conference and Annual Meeting (Apr. 27-29, 2010 - Cincinnati, Ohio);
Mid-Continent Transportation Research Forum (Aug. 19-20, 2010 - Madison, Wisconsin);
Check the ITS Midwest Events page for details...

"Groundbreaking Travel Management Coordination Center Set To Open in Paducah" | Source: MassTransitMag.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:10:10 CDT

On March 12th, a new era in travel management begins in Paducah, Ky., as Paducah Area Transit System (PATS), along with three other travel providers, opens the doors on the Purchase Area Travel Management Coordination Center for all of far Western Kentucky
Read the full story at the MassTransitMag.com web site...

"Research Pays Off: Implementing a Winter Maintenance Decision Support System: Indiana Department of Transportation's Process, Success, and Savings" | Source: TRB

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:05:10 CDT

"Research Pays Off: Implementing a Winter Maintenance Decision Support System: Indiana Department of Transportation's Process, Success, and Savings" is a recently released publication now available at the TRB web site.
More information about the publication content and download links are available at the TRB web site...

"Portland is a Smart City" | Source: ITS International

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:43:10 CDT

The city of Portland has been presented with the "ITS America Smart City Award" in recognition of its deployment of ITS to address congestion, traffic safety and environmental problems. The award was presented to Susan Keil, director of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and Peter Koonce, division manager of signals and street lighting, by ITS America president and CEO Scott Belcher during this week's Women's Transportation Seminar/ITS Oregon luncheon in Portland.
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"U.S. Transportation Secretary Names ITS Advisory Committee Members" | Source: RITA

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:50:10 CDT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has named the following candidates to serve on the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Advisory Committee, pursuant to Section 5305(h) of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).
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Intelligent Transportation Systems and Vehicle-Highway Automation 2009

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:02:10 CDT

TRB's Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, No. 2129 includes 17 papers that explore vehicle reidentification algorithms, privacy preservation in intelligent transportation systems and the vehicle-infrastructure integration initiative, advanced traveler information systems deployment, dynamic message sign deployment and traveler diversion behavior, real-time detection of hazardous traffic events on freeways, and an automatic traffic conflict detection system.
For more information read the related ITS Midwest News Release...