Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) apply a variety of technologies to monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety. This webinar provides an overview and history of ITS from early initiatives though the evolution of technology, systems engineering, and institutional structures; describes the role of ITS in changing travel and commuter patterns and travel demand management; and introduces the business case for operational improvements.
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List the diverse disciplines that ITS brings together to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation
Examine ITS enhancement of transportation infrastructure investments
Assess ITS support for system management and operations for multimodal, local, regional, and state projects
Identify the facility types that can use ITS
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: James Frazer
Jim Frazer possesses an in-depth knowledge of the commercial and industrial sales and marketing process as well as that of control system integration, networks, and protocols. He has proposed, engineered, and managed large commercial and governmental automation projects in the United States and Europe. He possesses an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in business administration.
Within the intelligent transportation systems domain, Jim continues to play a pivotal role in the development of the U.S. Department of Transportation's ITS adaptive lighting standards; The U.S. Department of Energy's "Smart Grid" standards being developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as well as roadway lighting controls standards being developed by the Illuminating Society of North America. Jim currently chairs the U.S. DOT ITS NTCIP 1213 Electrical and Lighting Management Systems Working Group as well as the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Roadway Lighting Energy Management Committee.
1 hr. Webinar