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ITS AMERICA “V2X MYTH VS. FACT" SHEET

Throughout the debate over spectrum policy for the 5.9 GHz band, supporters of the FCC’s proposal have made inaccurate or misleading claims. This document will offer evidence which addresses the most common of these claims

Agency Filings | Connected Vehicles

FCC Proposal on the Use of the 5.9 GHz Band – Comment Synopsis

Letters | Connected Vehicles

ITS America Meeting with FCC Ex-Parte on V2X Technology Deployment and Testing

Congressional Testimony | Automated Vehicles

ITS America Details Projects That Improve Safety; Mobility at House Hearing

Automated Vehicles

In the past, automotive safety technologies focused on protecting drivers and passengers after a crash. Technology is evolving to the point that crashes can be largely prevented. Automated vehicle technology can drastically reduce and potentially eliminate the 94 percent of crashes caused by human error.

Connected Transportation

ITS America members are actively developing and deploying vehicle to everything (V2X) technologies, which send hazard alerts to vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians, and traffic lights. These technologies also can enhance automated driving systems, which hold the promise to provide numerous economic, environmental, and societal benefits, such as decreased congestion and fuel consumption, and increased access for the elderly and disabled. These safety innovations require dedicated spectrum to ensure they work every time without signal interference.

Cybersecurity

ITS America is raising the profile of discussions on intelligent mobility cybersecurity; promoting the adoption of best practices and standards; supporting information sharing of threats faced by those developing, operating, or managing smart transportation technologies; and advocating for public policies that enhance cybersecurity readiness.

Top Safety Priorities

  • Preserving the 5.9 GHz spectrum for V2X communications can help address the scourge of lives lost and ruined on U.S. roads.

    Fact Sheet "Saving Lives: Preserving the Safety Spectrum" Fact Sheet

  • Timely updates to ITS America members on Washington’s response to this public health emergency

    Fact Sheet ITS America’s COVID-19 Response Report (April 2020)

Safety News

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Statements & Press Releases

ITS America 2021 Annual Meeting Changing Date, Location

New dates and location announced for ITS America’s 2021 Annual Meeting

Statements & Press Releases

Statement of ITS America President & CEO Shailen Bhatt on FCC Vote Reallocating 5.9GHz Safety Spectrum

Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) abandoned public safety by voting to give away a majority of the 5.9 GHz safety spectrum that currently allows life-saving Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies to work without…

Statements & Press Releases

Statement of ITS America President & CEO Shailen Bhatt on FCC’s Plan for 5.9GHz Spectrum

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai made clear today that the Commission intends to move forward with its plan to give away a majority of the 5.9 GHz safety spectrum that currently allows life-saving…

Statements & Press Releases

ITS AMERICA V2X WEEK: September 28th – October 1st

To continue highlighting the life-saving benefits of V2X technologies, ITS America has announced September 28 – October 1 “V2X Week,” creating opportunities for members and other stakeholders to virtually…

Statements & Press Releases

28th ITS World Congress to be Held in Los Angeles in 2022

WASHINGTON – The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), in partnership with Reed Exhibitions, today announced that the 28th ITS World Congress will be held in Los Angeles in 2022, marking the signature event’s…

Statements & Press Releases

ITS World Congress Los Angeles 2020 News & ITS America 2021 Atlanta Announcement

“We are disappointed not to gather in person, but the spirit of innovation to solve transportation challenges is more important than ever right now. Join us for a virtual engagement to learn from leaders around the world on how different countries are using technology to solve challenges during this difficult time,” said Shailen Bhatt, President & CEO, ITS America.

Safety Advocacy Materials

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  • Other Materials

    V2X IN DANGER: How the FCC’s 5.9 GHz Proposal Threatens Transportation Safety

    Read ITS America’s newest one-pager, a brief summary of what will likely fit and what will likely be lost should the FCC move forward with its 5.9 GHz proposal.

  • White Papers

    The Future of V2X: 30 MHz Application Map

    Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, including Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) technology, allows vehicles to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, and vulnerable road…

  • Letters

    ITS America Meets with Biden-Harris Transition Officials

    ITS America President & CEO Shailen Bhatt met with members of the Biden-Harris transition team for the USDOT to discuss the association’s transportation priorities.

  • Other Materials

    FIXING AMERICA’S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (FAST) ACT REAUTHORIZATION: Platform and Recommendations

    Moving People, Data, and Freight: Safer, Greener, Smarter.

    ITS America supports a FAST Act reauthorization that recognizes the added value of integrating technology into transportation infrastructure and services and provides funding for the rapid deployment of intelligent transportation.”

  • Agency Filings

    ITS America’s Summary of FCC 5.9 GHz Band Proposal First Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Order of Proposed Modification

    On October 28, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a First Report and Order (First R&O), Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), and Order of Proposed Modification (OPM) related to its proposal to reallocate the…

Events

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Webinars

Beyond the Battery: Using Design and Autonomy To Deliver on Sustainability

March 31, 2021 | 2:00 pm

ITS America Member Webinar from Nuro – Beyond the Battery: Using Design and Autonomy To Deliver on Sustainability

Conferences

New England ITS Chapter: 2021 Annual Interchange

June 3, 2021Boston, MA

2021 Annual InterchangeJune 3rd, 2021 Boston, MassachusettsMore information available soon:…

Conferences

ITS California State Chapter: 2021 Annual Meeting

August 9-11, 2021San Diego, California

2021 ITS California Annual MeetingAugust 9-11, 2021 | San Diego,…

Conferences

ITS America 2021 Annual Meeting: Charlotte

December 7-10, 2021Charlotte Convention Center

We are pleased to announce that the ITS America 2021 Annual Meeting will take place in Charlotte, NC December 7-10.

Conferences

28th Annual ITS World Congress: Los Angeles

September 18-22, 2022Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, CA

The ITS World Congress, which in 2022 will be held September 18-22 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, is the premier event for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) around the world. Each year, industry stakeholders, including…

Conferences

ITS America 2023 Annual Meeting: Dallas

April 24-27, 2023Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | Grapevine, TX

GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS…