The AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations (CTSO) strives to improve safety, ITS reliability and highway system performance. They focus on transportation system operations and intelligent transportation systems. Visit the committee’s page to learn more about their research and resources.
The AASHTO Committee on Transportation System Operations (CTSO) strives to improve safety, ITS reliability and highway system performance. They focus on transportation system operations and intelligent transportation systems. Visit the committee’s page to learn more about their research and resources.
The Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab) at the University of Maryland is an academic research and development lab supporting national, state, and local efforts to improve transportation systems, safety and security. Their research includes ITS, law enforcement, network security, private business, defense, and homeland security. Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
Website: https://www.cattlab.umd.edu/
MDOT’s Coordinated Highways Action Response Team (CHART) provides drivers with current, reliable traffic and road closure information, along with weather related traffic events and conditions. The CHART Web is Maryland’s official site for 511 Traveler Information; they strive to help travelers reach their destination in the most safe and efficient way. Visit their website to learn more about their resources.
Website: https://chart.maryland.gov/
The Consortium for Innovative Transportation Education (CITE) is an organization made up of university and industry partners that pushes for furthering safety and reliability in the transportation system via training and education. Their mission is to advance the education of transportation management and operations (TSMO) professionals. Visit their website to learn more about available training courses and other resources.
Website: https://www.citeconsortium.org/
The Evaluating New Technologies for Roads Program Initiatives in Safety and Efficiency (ENTERPRISE) pooled fund study focuses on highway operations and ITS. ENTERPRISE is currently led by the Michigan DOT with members including multiple US states and Canadian agencies. Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
Website: https://enterprise.prog.org/
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the US Department of Transportation. They have field offices throughout the US with their headquarters in Washington, D.C. The FHWA aims to maintain and improve the highway system, promoting safety, mobility, and economic growth. Visit their website to learn more about the agency and their programs and resources.
Website: https://highways.dot.gov/
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) includes state and city departments of transportation, regional and local transportation and planning agencies, private companies, and academic institutions. ITS America is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and aims to improve the research and deployment of intelligent transportation technologies. Visit their website to learn more about their members, their role in progressing intelligent systems legislation, and other research and resources.
Website: https://itsa.org/
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office is an office within the US Department of Transportation made up of representatives from various federal agencies that collaborate to improve safety, mobility, efficiency, and productivity through innovative technologies. Visit their website to learn more about the office and their research and resources.
Website: https://www.its.dot.gov/index.htm
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office ha a helpful webpage on connected vehicles, including information on the communication technology and safety benefits. Their findings are presented in a clear, user-friendly way to the public. Visit this section on their webpage to learn more about connected vehicles.
Website: https://www.its.dot.gov/cv_basics/
Maryland’s Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Working Group furthers connected vehicle research and testing and produces cutting-edge CAV solutions that are safe, efficient, and equitable. This group is led by MDOT and closely works with the Maryland Department of Planning in preliminary stages and implementation. Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
The Maryland Transportation Technology Transfer Center (MD T2 Center) develops a work plan each year that meets the training and technology needs for Maryland transportation agencies. The MD T2 Center was established at the University of Maryland and offers training courses and conferences, a maintained library, and community outreach. Visit their website to learn more about their resources.
Website: http://www.mdt2center.umd.edu/home
Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) is MDOT State Highway Administration’s (SHA) approach to improving traffic operations and safety by taking on a system-wide perspective. TSMO ensures that transportation infrastructure and facilities are meeting their peak-service potential. Visit their website to learn more about Maryland’s TSMO Program.
Website: https://www.roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/OTMO.aspx?PageId=884
The National Transportation Center (NTC) at Morgan State University exists to advance transportation technology and research, along with technology transfer. Their focus areas include connected and autonomous vehicles, transportation and traffic modeling, safety, and equity. Visit their website to learn more about their research and resources available.
Website: https://www.morgan.edu/soe/ntc
The Regional Integrated Transportation Information System (RITIS) is a data platform for transportation analysis and data visualization. RITIS integrates data from transportation and public safety systems, the private sector, and the military, which is then stored in a private and secure cloud. Visit their website to learn more about this data platform and its tools.
Website: https://ritis.org/login?r=Lw==
The Eastern Transportation Coalition (formerly the I-95 Corridor Coalition) is a partnership between 17 states and D.C. formed to improve safety and efficiency. This partnership has connected over 200 public agencies to address the issues throughout the eastern corridor, primarily focusing on transportation systems management and operations, freight, and innovation. Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
Website: https://tetcoalition.org/
The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Professional Capacity Building (PCB) Program is the US Department of Transportation’s primary tool for informing today’s transportation workforce about the existing and future intelligent transportation technologies. The ITS PCB Program works closely with the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office to coordinate outreach and technology transfer activities. Visit their website to learn more about the research and resources available.
Website: https://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/
The National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) offers ample resources specifically for the transportation systems management and operations (TSMO) community. The NOCoE provides a variety of technical services including workshops and webinars, ongoing assessments of field practices, and on-call assistance. They are partnered with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), and the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA) with support from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
Website: https://transportationops.org/overview-nocoe-and-its-programs
The National Transportation Communications for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Protocol (NTCIP) is a collection of standards made up of rules and vocabulary used to relate electronic traffic control devices from different manufacturers. These standards lessen the need for specific equipment vendors and customized software. The NTCIP aims to establish a family of ITS standards. Visit their website to learn more about their resources and research.
Website: https://www.ntcip.org/
The USDOT’s ITS program primarily centers around intelligent vehicles and infrastructure, working toward the creation of an intelligent transportation system. The ITS program has developed training and invested in major research and exploratory studies. Visit their website to learn more about the resources and research available.
Website: https://www.its.dot.gov/factsheets/ITSJPO_overview.htm
