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by Mary Pigott
The Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) at the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) has opened a new, redesigned Web site: http://www.its.dot.gov.
The design provides the user with new information quickly and easily,
and features bright graphics and clean organization. The site is easy
to navigate - users can access three key areas at any one time: the ITS
Electronic Document Library, the ITS Cooperative Deployment Network, and
the ITS program areas. Visitors who ask "What's New? How do I get to it
fast?" will find their answers here.
The Electronic Document
Library
The Electronic Document Library - informally known as "the
EDL" - is a cyber-library that provides users with instant access to the
nation's largest collection of U.S. government research and reports related
to ITS. It has already proven to be an invaluable resource for transportation
professionals. Although offered to the general public last summer, the
EDL is still being tested to see what improvements can be made. This dynamic
collection contains nearly 1,400 documents, with more information being
entered daily as it becomes available. To reach the EDL directly, go to
http://www.its.fhwa.dot.gov/cyberdocs/welcome.htm.
The ITS Cooperative Deployment
Network
The ITS Cooperative Deployment Network (ICDN) is a
unique integrated Web site that hosts member associations and government
entities committed to advancing ITS. Its membership is based on the National
Associations Working Group (NAWG). Member organizations share the latest
information available about ITS. The site also advertises newly published
documents. Visitors looking for interactive discussion can participate
in a variety of forums on various topics. By subscribing to the free newsletter,
readers can have the ICDN conveniently delivered to their e-mail boxes.
The direct link to the ICDN is: http://www.nawgits.com/jpo/icdn.html.
What's New in ITS Program
Areas
The ITS JPO Web site is alive with new information about
ITS. The "What's New" section of the site features immediate access to
new information organized by program area, e.g., architecture, intermodal
freight, rural, TEA-21, and more. The point is to allow Web visitors to
find the information fast and to download it. The "What's Hot" button
is the path to instant access to new releases. Finally, the ITS JPO Web
site allows visitors to learn about ITS staff or ITS projects in their
home state. It also provides answers to frequently asked questions. Most
importantly, visitors can offer suggestions to improve the site or make
requests for more information by e-mailing JPO.
Mary Pigott
is an outreach team member of DOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems
Joint Program Office.
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