Intelligent Transportation Systems - Environment

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Ken Leonard, Director
ITS Joint Program Office
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The Intelligent Transportations Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO)

OUR VISION:
Transform the way society moves.

OUR MISSION:
Conduct research, development, and education activities to facilitate the adoption of information and communication technology to enable society to move more safely and efficiently.

Planning for the Future of ITS
The ITS Joint Program Office’s 2015-2019 ITS Strategic Plan

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Planning for the Future of ITS

The USDOT's current ITS research program is focused on two key priorities: Realizing Connected Vehicle Implementation and Advancing Automation. The ITS Strategic Plan lays out program categories that provide a structure for research, development, and adoption of ITS technologies that advance these key priorities.

Learn more in the 2015-2019 ITS Strategic Plan.

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The ITS Joint Program Office-through the Professional Capacity Building Program (ITS PCB), the FHWA Office of Operations, and training partners-provides opportunities to learn about existing and emerging ITS technologies. Most training courses are free to public sector agencies.

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Environment - Eco Freight Signal Priority

Gives signal priority to freight vehicles approaching a signalized intersection. Priority decisions are based on real-time traffic and emissions data to produce the fewest emissions at signalized intersections.

Eco Freight Signal Priority

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