Advocacy Materials
Public-Private Framework for Successful AV Deployment
Public-private collaborations have the potential to maximize the benefits of automated vehicle (AV) deployment while reducing risks and improving the likelihood that the technology serves the needs of communities. Successful AV deployment…
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.
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.
Long Innovative Corridors Spanning Multiple States Panel Brief
On August 5th, 2024, ITS America’s AV Freight Working Group held a panel discussion centered around the creation of multi-state intelligent corridors supporting vehicle-to-everything communication and their impact on freight movement. The panelists emphasized the importance of addressing connectivity gaps in major corridors and deploying a variety of technologies to enhance corridor efficiency.
Transforming the I-80 Corridor: A New Era of Connected Freight Movement Panel Brief
On October 2, 2024, ITS America’s AV Freight Working Group hosted a discussion with Tracy Larkin Thomason, Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Tracy discussed one of the AASHTO Moonshot projects announced in 2023, an effort to create a cohesive national transportation vision of the future.
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute Member Presentation Brief
ITS America members will present programs in place at their organizations to attendees of the Community of Practice meetings to show how their company or organization prioritizes DEI. The third presentation in this four-part series is from Debra Bezzina, Managing Director, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Debra highlighted the diversity, equity, and inclusion work currently being conducted at UMTRI.
Workforce Gaps & the Future of Intelligent Transportation Systems
This fact sheet was derived from the ITS America Workforce Development Community of Practice and related national research with support from WSP and Caltrans. It is designed to offer a comprehensive analysis of the current gaps within the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) workforce. By identifying these deficiencies, it seeks to highlight the additional skill sets necessary for the industry’s growth and advancement.
