its georgia 2009 annual meeting october 4-6, 2009 • brasstown valley resort

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

emartinez@itsa.org or 202-721-4223

Government Affairs and Advocacy: Paul Feenstrapfeenstra@itsa.org or 202-721-4237

Communications and Outreach: Sabrina McGowansmcgowan@itsa.org or 202-721-4205

ITS America Membership: Laura Rogerslrogers@itsa.org or 202-721-4217

ITS America on the Web: www.itsa.org