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
Research Archive
Data Capture and Management (DCM)
Transition to the Connected Data Systems Program
Starting in FY 2015, the DCM program will transition into the Connected Data Systems (CDS) Program. The CDS Program will seek to operationalize scalable data management and delivery methods, exploiting the potential of high-volume multi-source data to enhance current operational practices and transform future surface transportation systems management. This next-generation cross-cutting data research program is the natural successor program and builds on the success of the DCM program. The Connected Data Systems program recognizes that data-related research is needed across all programs, including Connected Vehicle Pilots, Connected Automation, and Smart Connected Cities, among others. The DCM program will continue with all FY14 (and prior) funded activities, all completing by January 2017.
Program Plan
The Data Capture and Management Program is composed of three phases: Foundational Analysis (Phase 1, October 2009 through June 2011); Research, Development, and Testing (Phase 2, July 2011 through August 2014); and Pilot deployment and Demonstrations (Phase 3, October 2015 through September 2017). Each phase has six major tracks that span across the entire duration of the program:
- Track 1: Engage stakeholders for input from initial analysis to pilot deployment. Test data sets, data collection, and analysis methodologies will be shared with stakeholders, with information made available to the broader transportation community.
- Track 2: Conduct Coordinated Research and Development to support transportation applications and address technical, institutional, and standards issues surrounding the collection and dissemination of data.
- Track 3: Conduct proof-of-concept tests and testing of standards, procedures, tools, and protocols to provide implementation guidance for real-world deployment.
- Track 4: Conduct pilot deployments and demonstrations of the data capture and management techniques in an operational setting, while providing stakeholders with opportunities to develop systems that will extend beyond the life of the program.
- Track 5: Develop evaluation and performance measures to assess benefits of the data environments.
- Track 6: Share the program’s findings and procedures with stakeholders and the broader transportation community through coordinated outreach activities and technology transfer.