1	ITS Program Advisory Committee Meeting September 25, 2007
2	Opening Introductions Meeting Purpose Agenda
3	Opening Introductions Meeting Purpose Agenda
4	Meeting Purpose ITS Program Advisory Committee orientation: Legislative, Administrative, and Organizational issues
5	Opening Introductions Meeting Purpose Agenda
6	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
7	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
8	Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Advisory committees play important role in shaping federal government programs and policies Federal officials and nation have access to information and advice on broad range of issues In turn, public is afforded opportunity actively to participate in the federal decision-making process
9	Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)(cont) ITSPAC established pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), October 6, 1972; and the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), August 10, 2005 The FACA recognizes merits of seeking advice and assistance of nation’s citizens and seeks to assure that advisory committees: Provide advice that is relevant, objective, and open to the public Act promptly to complete their work Comply with reasonable cost controls and recordkeeping requirements The General Services Administration (GSA) monitors advisory committee activities government-wide
10	Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)(cont) Advisory committee meetings shall be open to the public, and timely notice of the meetings shall be published in the Federal Register FACA/GSA requires that the committee sponsoring agency appoint: Committee Management Officer (CMO) to oversee administration of FACA requirements A Designated Federal Official (DFO) to: Call, attend, and adjourn committee meetings Approve agendas Maintain required records on costs and membership Ensure efficient operations Maintain records for availability to the public Provide copies of committee reports to CMO for forwarding to Library of Congress
11	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
12	ITSPAC Charter Scope and Objectives: Function of advisory committee is advisory only ITSPAC is expected to: Provide input into development of ITS aspects of Surface Transportation Research and Technology Development Strategic Plan, and, specifically, into Five-Year ITS Program Plan updates (specifics in next agenda topic) Review, at least annually, areas of ITS research being considered for U.S. DOT funding to determine: Whether the activities are likely to advance either ITS state-of-the-practice or state-of-the-art Whether ITS technologies are likely to be deployed, and if not, to determine the barriers to deployment The appropriate roles for government and the private sector in investing in the research and technologies being considered
13	ITSPAC Charter (cont) U.S. DOT Secretary Report to Congress on ITSPAC recommendations: To be transmitted to Congress not later than February 1 of each year Report will include All ITSPAC recommendations made during preceding calendar year Explanation of how Secretary has implemented the recommendations For recommendations not implemented, reasons for rejection
14	ITSPAC Charter (continued) Duration: Committee will remain in existence 2 years from charter effective date unless recommended for termination or renewal by the Secretary (charter due for renewal in February 2008) To Whom Committee Reports: Committee will report to the Secretary of Transportation through the ITS Joint Program Office Membership: Committee will be composed of not more than 20 members appointed by the Secretary of Transportation upon recommendation by the ITS Management Council and the ITS Joint Program Office Membership will be fairly balanced in terms of metropolitan and rural interests, and will include, to the extent possible, individuals and/organizations that represent minorities, women and disabled persons. Committee members serve for up to 2 years, or until replacements have been appointed
15	ITSPAC Charter (continued) Committee Officers: Chairman and Vice-Chairman will be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation with recommendations from ITS Joint Program Office Meetings: Held at call of or with advance approval of DFO DFO must be present at each committee meeting Approximately three meetings per year Special meetings and working group meetings may be held as necessary All meetings open to the public A quorum (at least one-half of appointed members) must exist for any official action Meeting agendas must be approved in advance by the DFO in consultation with the Committee Chairman
16	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
17	ITS Program Plan SAFETEA-LU directs that the Secretary of Transportation develop a 5-year National ITS program plan that shall: Specify goals, objectives, and milestones for research and deployment of ITS Specify the manner in which specific programs and projects will achieve goals, objectives, and milestones in the context of: Major metropolitan areas Smaller metropolitan and rural areas Commercial vehicle operations
18	ITS Program Plan (cont) SAFETEA-LU directs that the Secretary of Transportation develop a 5-year National ITS program plan that shall (cont): Identify activities that provide for dynamic development, testing, and revision of standards and protocols to promote and ensure interoperability of ITS technologies Establish cooperative process with State and local governments for: Determining surface transportation system performance levels Developing plans for accelerating incorporation of ITS into surface transportation systems
19	ITS Program Plan (cont) The ITS program plan shall be submitted and biennially updated as part of the transportation research and development strategic plan. 2008 update milestones: Final draft: June 2008 Submission to Congress: August 2008 The Five-Year ITS Program Plan is available on line in the ITS Electronic Document Library (http://www.its.dot.gov/library.htm), document # 14289
20	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
21	Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Coordinates the U.S. DOT research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system. As directed by Congress in its founding legislation, RITA leads DOT in: Coordinating, facilitating and reviewing the Department’s research and development programs and activities Advancing innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems Performing comprehensive transportation statistics research, analysis and reporting Providing education and training in transportation and transportation-related fields
22	ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) Responsible for ITS Program strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight
23	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
24	ITS Management Council The U.S. DOT “Board of Directors” Purpose: to guide and direct Federal ITS program Role: to ensure the overall effectiveness of ITS program and to provide connection between ITS program and Modal Administrations. Chair: RITA Administrator Members: U.S. DOT Deputy Secretary Under Secretary for Policy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Modal Administrators from operating administrations
25	ITS Strategic Planning Group Role: provides ITS program internal management coordination and programmatic advice to ITS Management Council and ITS Joint Program Office Chair: ITS Joint Program Office Director Members: Modal Associate Administrators
26	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
27	Overview of Current ITS Program ITS Research Program R&D Initiatives Technology Transfer
28	Overview of Current ITS Program (cont) ITS major research initiatives are centerpiece of ITS Program Focus on innovative combinations of technologies to solve critical transportation problems related to safety, mobility, and global connectivity Consistent with Congressional goals, purposes, and research objectives outlined in SAFETEA-LU and also with U.S. DOT goals of: Safety Congestion reduction Productivity/global connectivity
29	Overview of Current ITS Program (cont) Each initiative is: Partnership that includes: U.S. DOT Modal Administrations Private-sector organizations State and local transportation agencies Professional associations Other public-sector interests Oriented to focus on fewer, larger, higher-risk, high-payoff “major initiatives” Nine major initiatives were approved by the Management Council Congestion Initiative was added this year
30	Major Initiatives
31	Congestion Initiative Secretary’s Signature Congestion Program More than $1B total funding (most from transit) $100M ITS funds: $20M ’07, $40M ’08, $40M ’09 ITS funds for: Technology components for operational tests Evaluation & Oversight ($5M) Developing evaluation and oversight plan Urban Partners: Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego
32	Technology Transfer Information Dissemination Professional Capacity Building Architecture & Standards National ITS Architecture Version 6.0 105 ITS standards 88 published 13 in final process 4 in development Benefits & Costs, Lessons Learned, Deployment Statistics
33	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
34	Strategic Direction Time for a Fresh Look at our Strategic Direction and Vision
35	Strategic Direction (cont) The Conundrum: Big Transportation Problems Congestion Safety Productivity
36	Strategic Direction (cont) Traditional Solution: Public investment through Federal-Aid Program State and Local Funds BUT Trust Fund is Going Broke (2009) Funding is Insufficient for Basic Needs Technology Investments Typically are Low Priority
37	Slow Pace of Deployment At the present rate, full deployment will not be achieved for years. Not until 2035 in freeways, 2019 in transit
38	Strategic Direction (cont) At the Same Time: Information Technology Explosion Small Fast Ubiquitous Connectivity Person-to-person Networking
39	Strategic Direction (cont) Information Technology Explosion is: Market Driven Enabled by Open Access Internet Based on Industry Set Standards
40	Strategic Direction (cont)
41	Time For a New Vision
42	Strategic Direction (cont) ITS Advisory Committee Advise and input on strategic direction Reach out to others in your industry for input Link to the ITS Program Plan (text complete June ’08) November Meeting Share knowledge of your industry’s current state and market trends Discuss implications for the ITS program Discuss opportunities for the future ITS program
43	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
44	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
45	Next Steps Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington, DC at HQ U.S.DOT on November 26/27, 2007 Focus on current state and market trends Administration and Logistics Travel service information to be mailed to you to facilitate your making airline, lodging, and other transportation arrangements Read-ahead materials and agenda will be FedEx-ed NLT October 31 Meeting scheduled November 26 from 1 PM – 5 PM and November 27 from 8 AM – 4 PM.
46	Next Steps (cont) Preparation Review read-ahead material, especially SAFETEA-LU: Reference on ITS Advisory Committee, SEC. 5305 (h) (3) Duties Secretary of Transportation will appoint a Committee Chair and Vice Chair Reminder Advisory Committee recommendations will be included in a report from the Secretary to the Congress due February 1, 2008.
47	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing
48	Agenda Opening Ethics and FACA Briefing ITS Program Advisory Committee (ITSPAC) Charter ITS Program Plan Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA), and ITS Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) ITS Management Council and ITS Strategic Planning Group Overview of Current ITS Program Strategic Direction General Discussion Next Steps Public Comments Closing