Who We Are

A better future transformed by transportation technology and innovation. Safer. Greener. Smarter. For All.

Our Mission

To be the leading voice advocating for the scaled deployment of innovative transportation technology through policy, thought leadership, and developing a diverse workforce.

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Members

Our members include state and city departments of transportation, regional and local transportation and planning agencies, private companies providing ITS products and services, auto manufacturers and suppliers, research organizations, academic institutions and industry associations. See our entire membership list here.

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Board of Directors

Executive Leadership

Chris Armstrong – ChairChief Product Officer, Cavnue

Tilly Chang – Vice ChairExecutive Director, San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)

Seleta Reynolds – SecretaryChief Innovation Officer, LA Metro

Laurel K. Straub – TreasurerAssistant Vice President-Strategic Resources, State Farm Insurance

Joanna M. Pinkerton – Immediate Past ChairSenior Vice President, HNTB Corporation

Board Members

Kome AjiseSouthern California Association of Governments

Joe BergeraIteris

Nat BeuseAurora

Shailen BhattAtkinsRealis

Robert BrydiaTexas Transportation Institute

Solomon CavinessAtlanta DOT

Preeti ChoudharyDriveOhio

Erik DietzPrePass Safety Alliance

David DesharnaisRekor Systems

Zac DoerzaphVirginia Tech Transportation Institute

James FishelsonUC Berkeley PATH

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

Terry GriffithCubic Transporation Systems, ITS

James J. KatsafanasMichael Baker International

Tracy Larkin-ThomasonNevada Department of Transportation

Henry LiuMCity

Ramin MassoumiArcadis

Laurie Matkowski, PMP Gannett Fleming

Russell McMurryGeorgia Department of Transportation

Jim MisenerQualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Abbas MohaddesUMovity

Jared PerdueFlorida Department of Transportation

Michelle Quadt Verizon

Kevin RoToyota Motor Corporation

Ydanis RodriguezNYC DOT

Brad Stertz Audi

Tony TavaresCaltrans

Marc WilliamsTexas DOT

Laura D. Chace

President & CEO

Laura Chace was named President and CEO of ITS America in August 2021. Her focus is to promote policies that advance the development and safe deployment of intelligent transportation technologies throughout the United States to save lives and reduce crashes on U.S. roadways, reduce congestion and emissions, and provide seamless mobility and transportation choices for all Americans. Previously, she served as the association’s Chief Operating Officer.

Chace has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, communications and advocacy, and a proven record implementing complex initiatives with strong engagement and collaboration among stakeholders.

Chace has served on several advisory committees to U.S. DOT regarding the integration of emerging technologies into our transportation system.

Chace brings 20 years in trade association management, having previously worked at USTelecom and the American Trucking Association. Early in her career, she served in the Clinton Administration at the U.S. Department of Justice Office and in the White House. She holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree from Colgate University.

State Chapters

ITS America’s 26 state and regional chapters, representing 44 states, span across the country. The State Chapter Council focuses on state legislative and regulatory initiatives as well as grassroots efforts driving ITS deployment. Additionally, the State Chapters Task Force of the Board is committed to working with the state chapters to assist in incorporating their work into the larger mission of ITS America.

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Standing Committees

ITS America Standing Advisory Committees focus on legislative, policy, and regulatory issues affecting member companies and ITS industry at large. They assist with educating members of Congress, regulators, and other key policy makers about ITS America’s policy priorities to ensuring that executive branch agencies – including the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Communications Commission – understand important policy positions. Committees also assist with programmatic areas of focus, identification of potential research, creation of annual workshops, roundtables, and educational initiatives.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ITS America’s mission is to deploy technology to achieve a safer, greener, smarter transportation system with more access for all. We recognize that today’s transportation systems suffer from historic and ongoing inequities embedded in infrastructure, access, and cost. As we explore and fulfill the promise of new technologies, ITS America maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as we consider technology’s effects on all communities and strive to create a better future for all.

Contact Us

Let’s Connect: Contact the ITS America staff with questions, comments, and membership inquiries.

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Washington, D.C. 20003
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Work With Us

A career with the Intelligent Transportation Society of America offers an opportunity to work for experienced leadership in a people-focused culture. Be a vital part of creating a world where intelligent mobility offers a safer, greener, smarter life.

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