Driving Innovation in Transportation
ITS America Standing Advisory Committees are member-driven forums where representatives can help shape policies and programs key to their organizations’ goals. Every committee is open to all members – a place where public, private, academic, and research sectors have an equal voice to tackle challenges and opportunities relevant to each committee.
Our standing committees bring together industry leaders, public agencies, and innovators to shape the future of intelligent transportation. Each committee focuses on advancing technology, policy, and best practices to create safer, smarter, and more connected mobility solutions. Explore our committees and discover how you can make an impact.
ITS America organizes its work through four distinct types of member-led groups, each serving a unique role in advancing our intelligent transportation systems priorities:
- Standing Committees are the backbone of our governance and strategic direction. These committees focus on core areas such as Automated Vehicles, V2X and Connected Transportation, Multimodal Technology Integration, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Infrastructure. They set priorities, shape policy recommendations, and ensure initiatives align with national transportation goals and industry standards.
- Working Groups operate under these committees to tackle specific technical or policy challenges, developing guidance and actionable recommendations.
- Task Forces are short-term, high-priority teams formed to address urgent or emerging issues—such as new federal regulations or technology disruptions, or to lead on development of a specific deliverable.
- Communities of Practice focus on cross-cutting issues and leverage a network of professionals to address challenges and share lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ideas to advance deployment and operations.
Members of all groups include public agencies, private sector leaders, and research institutions, providing a broad perspective on critical issues.
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Your expertise can help shape the future of transportation. Join a committee or community of practice to collaborate with peers, influence policy, and drive innovation. Membership is required to participate in ITS America’s standing committees, working groups, and communities of practice. Become a member today and be part of the movement toward safer, smarter, and more connected mobility.
ITS America Standing Advisory Committees, Working Groups, Task Forces, and Communities of Practice
Artificial Intelligence Committee
The AI Committee is shaping how artificial intelligence transforms transportation. The Committee is dedicated to advancing policy principles for the integration of AI in transportation, providing guidance on how USDOT and the broader transportation industry should approach AI adoption and implementation.
2026 Focus Areas
- Advance ethical AI principles and privacy guidelines.
- Develop frameworks for data governance and secure AI integration.
- Build a repository of AI use cases for transportation.
- Explore AI’s role in automated vehicle deployment and predictive analytics.
2026 Full Committee Leadership
- Karen Lightman, Carnegie Mellon University
- Nathan Wade, Flowlabs
Automated Vehicles Committee
The Automated Vehicles Committee champions policies and regulatory frameworks that enable the safe testing, deployment, and integration of automated vehicles. Members work together to address automated vehicle policies and programmatic efforts covering highly automated vehicles, automated transit, advanced driver assistance systems, workforce impacts, automated freight, land use, and transportation system integration.
2026 Focus Areas
- Align local, state, and federal efforts for a unified approach to AV deployment.
- Address cybersecurity and data privacy challenges in automated systems.
- Support scalable deployments across passenger and freight networks.
- Contribute expertise to national strategies for interoperability and safety standards, and workforce development.
Vehicle Technologies Working Group
This group explores advancements in vehicle automation technologies, including Level 2 and Level 3 systems. It provides guidance on technical standards and best practices to ensure safe, interoperable deployments while incorporating key infrastructure considerations.
2026 Full Committee Leadership
- Zeke Reyna, TXDOT
- Alex Poirot, Beep
Digital Infrastructure Committee
The Digital Infrastructure Committee is dedicated to modernizing the nation’s transportation systems through digital innovation and technologies. The committee’s work centers on shaping the future of mobility by leading efforts in digital transformation, data governance, and the development and implementation of forward-thinking digital policies and regulations that treat digital infrastructure as core infrastructure. By collaborating with industry experts, government officials, policymakers, and a broad range of stakeholders, the committee addresses complex challenges and seizes new opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
2026 Focus Areas
- Advance the Digital Infrastructure Action Plan to guide modernization.
- Support transition from analog to digital systems.
- Develop frameworks for secure, scalable data exchange.
- Promote digital twinning for traffic management and planning.
Digital Twinning Working Group
This group advances the use of digital twins for traffic management and infrastructure planning. It develops resources and models to help agencies simulate and optimize real-world operations.
Shared Data Layer Task Force
The task force works to establish frameworks for seamless data exchange across transportation systems. Its efforts aim to improve interoperability and enable secure, efficient data-sharing among stakeholders.
Analog to Digital Task Force
This task force guides the transition from outdated analog systems to advanced digital platforms through a comprehensive white paper. The white paper will present a roadmap and explore strategies to accelerate the analog to digital transition, providing agencies with actionable approaches to prepare for future infrastructure needs. This effort will highlight best practices, identify challenges and opportunities, and present practical solutions that support national infrastructure modernization goals and assist stakeholders in managing this critical transformation.
2026 Full Committee Leadership
- David Man, Bay Area Metro
- Chris Armstrong, Cavnue
Multimodal Technology Integration Committee
The Multimodal Technology Integration Standing Committee is dedicated to shaping the future of transportation by breaking down legislative and regulatory barriers between modes, enabling more seamless multimodal transportation and unlocking new opportunities for safe, innovative mobility. The committee actively monitors national trends and cutting-edge research, shares best practices, and fosters dynamic partnerships between the public and private sectors. Our committee serves as a collaborative hub, connecting thought leaders and practitioners to exchange ideas and drive innovation in transit, advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft systems, emerging technologies, multimodal solutions, and on-demand platforms.
2026 Focus Areas
- Advance emerging technologies and multimodal integration strategies.
- Promote adoption of advanced air mobility (AAM) and unmanned aircraft systems.
- Finalize a comprehensive multimodal integration plan for transit and on-demand platforms.
- Share best practices and foster partnerships between public and private sectors.
Advanced Air Mobility Working Group
The AAM Working Group focuses on integrating drones and other aerial technologies into transportation systems for public benefit. It identifies use cases, regulatory needs, and partnerships to accelerate safe and efficient AAM adoption.
2026 Full Committee Leadership
- Preeti Choudhary, Ohio DOT
- Ximon Zhu, Numobility
V2X & Connected Transportation Committee
The V2X & Connected Transportation Committee is dedicated to accelerating the safe, secure, and widespread deployment of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies across America’s transportation system. The committee brings together public and private sector leaders, technical experts, and policy advocates to address regulatory barriers, develop practical deployment resources, and champion interoperability across connected vehicle systems. This committee is tasked with advocating for policies which support the deployment of V2X technologies on a national scale and addresses topics such as the development and deployment of connected, V2V, V2I, and V2P technologies and innovations.
2026 Focus Areas
- Address regulatory barriers and promote policy harmonization.
- Develop practical resources for V2X implementation.
- Advocate for interoperability and scalable deployments.
- Explore expanded use cases for connected mobility.
Future of 5.9 V2X Working Group
This group addresses challenges and opportunities in deploying direct V2X systems using the 5.9 GHz spectrum. It advocates for supportive policies and develops guidance for large-scale implementation.
Beyond 5.9 V2X Working Group
The Beyond 5.9 group explores network V2X technologies and use cases. It focuses on interoperability and integration with broader connected mobility ecosystems.
2026 Full Committee Leadership
- Michele Mueller, MDOT
- Suman Sehra, Harman
Communities of Practice
Workforce Development Community of Practice
The Workforce Development Community of Practice (CoP) is dedicated to helping transportation professionals stay prepared for rapidly changing technologies by recommending policies and investments that support workforce readiness. By leveraging data-driven insights, the group provides actionable recommendations designed to support ongoing professional growth and adaptability within the industry.
2026 Focus Areas
- Assess workforce impacts of emerging technologies.
- Develop and publish a comprehensive workforce impact white paper.
- Share findings through webinars and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborate across committees to identify workforce needs and opportunities.
Procurement Community of Practice
The Procurement Community of Practice advocates for the adoption of innovative and flexible procurement models that better fit the needs of technology procurement, and supports the ITS community in navigating procurement hurdles. This approach aims to modernize the processes used to acquire and scale ITS technologies, facilitating more effective and efficient deployment throughout the sector.
2026 Focus Areas
- Advance adoption of outcomes-based procurement frameworks.
- Provide tools and training for performance-driven contracting.
- Share best practices through webinars and resources.
- Strengthen collaboration among agencies and industry partners.
Cybersecurity Community of Practice
The Cybersecurity Community of Practice centers its efforts on enhancing the security and resilience of ITS systems. Through the development and dissemination of best practices and collaborative frameworks, this group works to strengthen defenses and promote a robust security posture across all transportation technology networks.
2026 Focus Areas
- Advance cybersecurity standards and frameworks for ITS deployments.
- Develop guidance on securing connected and automated transportation systems.
- Address vulnerabilities in data exchange and digital infrastructure.
- Promote cross-sector collaboration to mitigate risks and respond to threats.
