ITS America identifies legislative and regulatory barriers and opportunities to safely advance sustainable and resilient transportation technologies and frameworks.
Policies, Principles, and Primers | Sustainability & Resiliency
ITS America Road Usage Charge Program Principles
ITS America’s Sustainability and Resiliency Standing Committee has identified these principles to help guide the development of a federal Road Usage Charge.
Policies, Principles, and Primers | Sustainability & Resiliency
ITS America Sustainability and Resiliency Policy
Letters | Emerging Technology
ITS America’s letter of support for INVEST in America Act EV Charging Stations in the Interstate Right-of-Way
Policies, Principles, and Primers | Automated Vehicles
ITS America Equity Policy
ITS America’s Standing Advisory Committee on Sustainability and Resiliency
The Sustainability and Resiliency Standing Committee identifies legislative and regulatory barriers and opportunities to safely advance sustainable and resilient transportation technologies and frameworks; develops and advocates for related legislative and regulatory policies; defines and promotes the roles of public and private sector entities; monitors national trends and related research; promotes the development of technologies, best practices, and private and public sector partnerships; and serves as a forum to disseminate and exchange related information and best practices. It addresses topic areas such as electrified vehicles, charging infrastructure, power generation, power grid capability and resiliency, infrastructure resiliency, roadside management, advanced materials technologies, mobility efficiency, and transportation sector emissions.
Committee Leadership
Chair: Seleta Reynolds, LA Metro Vice Chair: Amy Ford, AECOM
Electrification Options and a Transition to a Sustainable Future
This paper outlines the shift towards an electrified transportation ecosystem, advocating for a balanced and sustainable approach amidst evolving policy landscapes and technological developments. Authored by the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) Sustainability Community of Practice, the paper establishes the rationale for advancing electrification in the U.S. and addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the transition to electrified transportation.
White Papers
Hydrogen in Transportation Issue Brief
Hydrogen has unique capabilities to power our transportation system toward a greener future, and ITS America members are developing and deploying solutions using hydrogen to power a cleaner transportation system across the country. This paper looks at the potential for hydrogen to be a game-changer for surface transportation, particularly emphasizing its application in commercial and public fleets, from heavy-duty trucks to lighter vehicles, and its potential to support the mission of a smarter, greener future that improves mobility options and environmental outcomes for all.
Other Materials
Digital Infrastructure: Technology as a Force Multiplier for A Safer, Greener, Smarter, More Equitable Future
With advances and rapid deployments in automation, connected technologies, mobility on demand, and sustainable and resilient technologies, a future of transportation – the digital infrastructure age – uses technology and innovation to…
Other Materials
Principles for Inclusive Future Mobility
These principles are designed to guide leaders, decision-makers, policy makers, and stakeholders on how best to implement technology to make our world safer, greener, smarter and provides more access and…
Policies, Principles, and Primers
ITS America Road Usage Charge Program Principles
ITS America’s Sustainability and Resiliency Standing Committee has identified these principles to help guide the development of a federal Road Usage Charge.
ITS America Releases Principles for Inclusive Future Mobility
WASHINGTON – The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today released principles to guide transportation stakeholders, communities, and policy makers on how best to develop policy and programs that direct investment…
Statements & Press Releases
Statement of ITS America President & CEO Laura Chace on House Passage of Budget Reconciliation
In passing the budget reconciliation package, the House of Representatives has taken an important step toward a more sustainable transportation system as well as helping provide more equity and access to people in communities across the country.
Statements & Press Releases
Statement of ITS America President and CEO Laura Chace on House Passage of IIJA
With today’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the House of Representatives set the stage for transforming the U.S. transportation system.
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