its georgia 2009 annual meeting october 4-6, 2009 • brasstown valley resort
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ITS Georgia 2009 Annual Meeting October 4-6, 2009 • Brasstown Valley Resort. I ntelligent T ransportation S olutions for A merica. Safety, Mobility and Environmental Solutions for 21 st Century Challenges. U.S. Transportation System Facing Historic Challenges. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ITS Georgia 2009 Annual Meeting October 4-6, 2009 • Brasstown Valley Resort
Intelligent Transportation Solutions for America
Safety, Mobility and Environmental Solutions for 21st Century Challenges
U.S. Transportation System Facing Historic Challenges
• Close to 40,000 fatalities, 2.5 million injuries annually, costing more than $230 billion
• The average rush-hour commuter spends nearly a full work week stuck in traffic; congestion cost estimated at $200 billion each year
• 28% of CO2 emissions attributed to transportation sector
• Highway Trust Fund is going broke
We can’t simply build our way out!
The projection for 2035…It looks like the U.S. is having a heart attack…
and this is just the trucks!
Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Center for Transportation Analysis
Would you rather be here…
…or here?
•4.2 billion hours of delay•2.8 billion gallons of wasted fuel•Price Tag: more than $87 Billion (and that’s just wasted time and fuel)
New Federal Safety Focus: Distracted Driving
Driver distraction is our oldest new problem!
Consumer devices can distract drivers, but smart technologies can improve driver safety• Lane departure warnings• Proximity / blind spot warnings• Pre-emptive braking• Automatic crash notification• Electronic stability control• Fatigue detection• IntelliDrive (next generation of vehicle safety systems)
Technology is a double edged sword.
Authorization and Climate Change Debates:Critical Opportunity to Advance ITS Solutions
ITS technologies are proven and ready for prime time, but federal leadership is needed to jumpstart broader deployment
• New momentum behind a performance-based transportation system
• Safety, mobility, environmental and funding challenges demand smarter solutions
• We can’t simply build more roads; we must manage our transportation system better
ITS technologies can get you from
» to here... home.
..
…faster, safer, and cleaner.
Campaign for Intelligent Transportation Solutions• ITS America has launched campaign to showcase ITS
safety, mobility and environmental solutions• New Legislative Steering Committee is advancing ITS
priorities including:– Dedicated ITS deployment funding– A new Smart Cities and Communities initiative– Doubling the federal ITS research budget– Advancing performance management, financing solutions– Incentives for ITS deployment in climate change legislation
• Public outreach campaign to raise visibility through media outreach, press events, Congressional advocacy
• Please consider joining ITS America in sponsoring the campaign and shaping the future of transportation!
20th Annual Meeting and ExpositionMay 3-5, 2010 • Houston, Texas
• Most important national event for ITS industry – your participation is critical
• Exchange information on smart technology solutions to the nation’s transportation challenges
• Make connections with potential customers and partners
• Network with federal, state and local officials, private sector leaders, research institutions, other transportation leaders
• 150,000 sq. ft. of exhibits showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services
• Participate in technical, policy and educational sessions with over 2,000 attendees, speakers, and exhibitors
ITS America Key Contacts
2010 Annual Meeting, May 3-5 in Houston: Edgar Martinez
[email protected] or 202-721-4223
Government Affairs and Advocacy: Paul [email protected] or 202-721-4237
Communications and Outreach: Sabrina [email protected] or 202-721-4205
ITS America Membership: Laura [email protected] or 202-721-4217
ITS America on the Web: www.itsa.org