About
The Intelligent Transportations Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO)
OUR VISION:
Accelerate the use of ITS to transform the way society moves.
OUR MISSION:
Lead collaborative and innovative research, development, and implementation of ITS to improve the safety and mobility of people and goods.
Planning for the Future of ITS
The ITS Joint Program Office’s 2020-2025 ITS Strategic Plan
About ITS JPO
Current Research
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s ITS research focuses on several high-priority areas including Emerging and Enabling Technologies, Data Access and Exchanges, ITS Cybersecurity Research, Automation, ITS4US, and Accelerating ITS Deployment. The ITS Strategic Plan includes in-depth discussion of the ITS Program’s strategic goals, these research areas, and four technology transfer programs.
Learn more in the 2020-2025 ITS Strategic Plan.
Research Areas
Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment
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ITS Deployment
- ITS4US
- Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Resources
- Connected Vehicle Pilots
- Connected Vehicle News and Events
- Connected Vehicle Deployer Resources
- Connected Vehicle Deployment Assistance
- Connected Vehicle Applications
- Sample Deployment Concepts
- Connected Vehicle Publications
- National ITS Architecture
- Smart City Challenge
Technology Transfer
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Technology Transfer
News & Information
Transportation Research Board to Host Public Forum: Promoting Transportation Safety Through the Airwaves
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, the Transportation Research Board (TRB) will host a free, public forum to discuss technical work being conducted in the 5.9 GHz Safety Band.
The forum, entitled Promoting Transportation Safety Through the Airwaves, will feature panelists from the automotive industry, academia, and safety organizations.
The meeting will take place from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the Lecture Room of the National Academy of Sciences at 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
A livestream of the event will also be available. You must register here to attend in person.
SCHEDULE
Time |
Panel |
Panelists |
Moderator |
9:35 am |
Panel 1: Why Transportation Safety Is Important |
JT Griffin, Mothers Against Drunk Driving |
Paul Mackie, TRB |
10:15 am |
Panel 2: Why 75 MHz Is Necessary for Transportation Safety |
John Kenney, Toyota Steve Gehring, Global Automakers Angel Preston, Auto Alliance King W. Gee, American Association State Highway Transportation Officials |
Paul Mackie, TRB |
Technology using the Safety Band can reduce crashes and traffic jams. During 2017, over 6 million U.S. police-reported vehicle crashes resulted in 37,133 lives lost, as well as 2,746,000 injuries. These crashes resulted in economic harm of approximately $250 billion in direct costs and over $800 billion when accounting for the loss of life, injuries, and other quality of life factors. Further, traffic congestion costs are estimated at over $140 billion annually and continue to increase.