1	"ITS Committee Meeting" ITS Committee Meeting TRB Annual Meeting – Wednesday, January 26, 2011 James Pol, PE, PMP RITA ITS Joint Program Office
2	About the Challenge Accessible via http://connectedvehicle.challenge.gov Concept and idea-based challenge Focus on the unique attributes of DSRC Smart ideas on how to apply advanced wireless technology can make the transportation system safer, more efficient and even greener Six best submissions awarded a trip to the 2011 ITS World Congress Unique speaking session for the best submissions
3	Origin of the Challenge ITS Strategic Research Plan, 2010-2014 Executive Summary ITS Exploratory Research: “to provide an avenue to solicit creative ideas for new technology options that are deserving of consideration and that further the ITS Strategic Research Plan goals for the next five years.” OMB “Guidance on the Use of Challenges and Prizes to Promote Open Government” Outcome of President’s Strategy for American Innovation “Increase the number and diversity of the individuals, organizations, and teams that are addressing a particular problem or challenge of national or international significance” “Further a Federal agency’s mission by attracting more interest and attention to a defined program, activity, or issue of concern” “Capture the public imagination and change the public’s perception of what is possible” U.S. DOT Open Government Plan (http://www.dot.gov/open) “Drive innovation by tapping into the ingenuity of the American people”
4	ConnectedVehicle.challenge.gov
5	Submissions and Rules Submissions must be received by Midnight (Eastern) on May 1, 2011 Description of the submitted idea may be up to 20 pages Mixed media submissions are accepted (including graphics and video) Submissions aren’t proposals, and not all the technical details need to be worked out Emphasis on low barrier to entry to participate in this challenge No special equipment or facilities needed Submissions are reviewed before posting on challenge.gov Expert judges from the DOT’s ITS Program and other stakeholders will determine 5 of the 6 best submissions Public Voting will determine a popular winning submission
6	Submissions and Rules (2) Eligibility Individuals who are U.S. citizens and over the age of 18 Non-U.S. citizens who are residing in the U.S. to attend a U.S. university Teams of eligible individuals Corporations and organizations based in the U.S. Award Travel and registration for the 2011 ITS World Congress in Orlando Winners may travel only within the U.S. and its territories No cash equivalent or other substitutions will be awarded
7	What makes for a good challenge submission Four criteria for judging the submissions Technical and operational feasibility How plausible is it that this Concept could be implemented? What needs to be overcome? Potential for widespread adoption How likely is it that this Concept would be widely adopted, if it were developed? Innovation To what degree is this a novel idea? Social benefit How much would this idea benefit travelers or society at large?
8	Next stages Submissions are due by May 1 Popular voting for one of the awards from May 1 to May 31 Winning submissions to be announced July 1 Work underway to consider the America COMPETES Law (P.L. 111-358) Grants authority for cash awards for scientific and technological innovation USDOT in early stages of defining policy on implementation Participating in government-wide challenges working group to share best practices
9	Acknowledgements The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Robynn Sturm General Services Administration Volpe Center Matt Cuddy Suzanne Sloan ITS Joint Program Office Rob Bertini John Augustine Mike Pina Valerie Briggs U.S. DOT Office of the Secretary Jennifer Gustetic
10	“Imagination is more important than knowledge” Albert Einstein
11	Thank you James Pol RITA ITS Joint Program Office 202-366-4374 James.Pol@dot.gov http://www.its.dot.gov