ITS America

Intelligent Transportation Systems of America

The Intelligent Transportation Systems of America (ITS America) is dedicated to advancing research and deployment of transportation technology to improve mobility, promote sustainability, and increase safety and accessibility. Over the years, Kimley-Horn has been involved though local leadership and board membership through ITS state chapters. ITS America is the annual convening of public sector, private companies, and academic and research institutions to innovate and transform transportation.

2024 ITS America Conference & Expo

KIMLEY-HORN PRESENTERS

Jeffery Dale, PE PMP

Presenter

SIS30: CASSI at Charlotte: V2X in an Automated Vehicle Pilot Project

April 24, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:30pm MST

NCDOT and communities statewide are partnering to test and evaluate autonomous vehicles in pilots that provide free shared rides to the public through the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting Innovation (CASSI) program. CASSI shows the public what autonomous vehicle technology can do in safe, real-world settings. NCDOT’s most recent project under the CASSI program was at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). NCDOT partnered with the university to test and evaluate a low-speed, automated shuttle in a dynamic campus environment.

APRIL 24-27, 2023 | grapevine, tx

2023 ITS America Conference & Expo

Dhruva Lahon, P.E., PTOE

GUEST SPEAKER

Future Leaders Program

April 26, 2023 | 1:00-1:50pm CT

The Future Leaders Program is designed to bring students, emerging leaders, and young professionals to the ITS America Conference & Expo; providing them an opportunity to attend education sessions, training, meet with exhibitors, sponsors, technology providers, and network with ITS professionals that can offer career advice and mentorship.

Kent Kacir, P.E.

SPEAKER

Innovation in Freight Movement: Past, Present & Future

April 27, 2023 | 1:00-2:30pm CT

Innovation in Freight Movement: Past, Present, Future: Composed of representatives from Ottawa, ON, North Texas and industry experts on signal optimization programs, learnings and benefits at various stages of maturity. Through examination of these programs as building blocks in solidifying technology, processes and agile development, creating stronger outcomes and continued iteration as the country prepares for evolving needs and future-proofing infrastructure and mobility operations.

PAST EVENTS

2023 ITS America Conference & Expo

Kimley-Horn Speakers, Presenters, and Moderators

Dhruva Lahon, PE, PTOE
Future Leaders Program
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Kent Kacir, PE
Innovation in Freight Movement: Past, Present & Future
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Poonam Patel, EIT
Creating a Safer Mode of Transportation with School Bus Priority
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Matthew Smith, PE
Bus Exportable Power Systems — Vehicle-to-Grid
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Stephen Buckley, PE, AICP
Preparing Municipalities for AVs
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2022 ITS World Congress

Kimley-Horn Speakers, Presenters, and Moderators

Stephen Buckley,
PE, AICP
A Post-COVID, Automated World: What Do We Plan For?
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Britton Johnson, Ph.D., PE
Using Data to Improve Transportation I
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ITS America 2021 Annual Meeting

Kimley-Horn Speakers, Presenters, and Moderators

Farukh Ijaz, PE,
Planning for Airport of the Future at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Mapping and Partnership System (MAPS) – Leveraging Partnerships with Third Party Navigation Platforms
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Kent Kacir, PE
Findings and Reducing Delay and Emissions Thousands of Signals at a Time
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Dennis Motiani
Global Partnership for Climate-Smart Infrastructure Event: Advancing a Sustainable Transportation Future Abroad
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