Artificial Intelligence

ITS America is advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence to transform transportation—driving innovation in safety, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making while ensuring ethical standards and privacy protections.

A Guide to Practical Next Steps for AI Implementation

ITS America and Cambridge Consultants have released “A Guide to Practical Next Steps for AI Implementation”. The guide is designed to equip transportation organizations with clear, actionable steps for successfully implementing AI. By…

AI in Transportation: Roundtable Discussion

The Impact of AI on Transportation and Mobility

ITS America Response to White House AI Action Plan RFI

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 the 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  

Artificial Intelligence Advocacy Materials

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  • ITS America Response to USDOT RD&T 5-Year Plan

    Our recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation 5-Year Research, Development, and Technology (RD&T) highlight the need to turn research results into scaled deployment across the country, while continuing to invest in and prioritize technologies that will improve safety, mobility, and economic growth.

  • AI Applications for Transportation Operations and Asset Management: A Practical Guide for Decision-Makers

    This document is intended to support informed decision-making, spark innovation, and facilitate the responsible and effective adoption of AI technologies. Readers are encouraged to use this guide as a practical resource for understanding key concepts, challenges, and solutions related to AI in transportation.

  • ITS America Response to USDOT Surface Reauthorization RFI

    ITS America’s policy proposals support the Administration’s goal of ensuring the United States’ transportation infrastructure is best-in-class and are focused on modernizing and improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our system.

  • ITS America Privacy Principles

    ITS America has developed this comprehensive set of privacy principles and recommended next steps to guide the development, deployment, and regulation of advanced technologies in surface transportation. This guidance will help organizations…

  • A Guide to Practical Next Steps for AI Implementation

    ITS America and Cambridge Consultants have released “A Guide to Practical Next Steps for AI Implementation”. The guide is designed to equip transportation organizations with clear, actionable steps for successfully implementing AI. By…