2020 Conference – Era of Smart Mobility

The ITS Arizona 27th Annual Conference was held virtually on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. This was the first virtual online conference held by ITS Arizona and was attended by a diverse group of more than 200 professionals from ITS field. The presenters shared the opportunities and challenges that the Smart Mobility technologies are providing not only to increase the mobility and safety, but also the need for collaboration with other organizations and industries.

The  conference began with a great keynote address by Shailen Bhatt, ITS America President and CEO. Mr. Bhatt shared ITS America’s vision for a better future transformed by intelligent mobility, one that is safer, greener, and smarter. During the breakout sessions, a total of 18 presentations were available to attendees, along with several opportunities to visit the virtual booths of our great sponsors and exhibitors and learn more about their latest products and services. During the conference opening, the Past Presidents’ Awards were presented, highlighting the excellent work being done in the region.  In addition, the ITS Arizona Member of the Year was announced, the Graduate Student Paper Award was presented and the results of the elections for the 2021 ITS Arizona Board of Directors were announced.  

Following on the success of the 2020 conference, we again had excellent attendance by both individuals and sponsors/exhibitors, and we look forward to continuing the trend at next year’s ITS Arizona 28th Annual Conference.

 


 

Conference Program

SESSION 1A—Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO)

      Moderator : Jeff Jenq, MAG

      1A SESSION RECORDING

SESSION 1B—Data and Performance Measures 

         Moderator : David Lucas, City of Tempe

        1B SESSION RECORDING

SESSION 2A—Broadband Communications

      Moderator : Mike Sutton, Town of Gilbert

        2A SESSION RECORDING

SESSION 2B—Emerging Technologies

      Moderator: Adam Carreon, ADOT

        2B SESSION RECORDING

SESSION 3A—ITS in Arizona

      Moderator: Toni Whitfield, FHWA

        3A SESSION RECORDING PART 1

        3A SESSION RECORDING PART 2

SESSION 3B—Innovative ITS Applications

      Moderator: Srini Goundla, City of Chandler

        3B SESSION RECORDING

  • Safety Basics for Highway Automated Access Control, Marie Seguin, Versilis
  • Diagnosing Intersection Safety Risks Using Advanced Video Analytics, Brady Markell, Street Smart & Craig Milligan, Micro Traffic
  • FLIR and Acylica – Combining Technology for Data, Matt Nordstrom, AM Signal

 


2020 Board of Directors Election Results

President

Arnab Gupta

Vice-President

David Lucas

Secretary

Michelle Beckley

Treasurer

Srini Goundla

Past-President

Sanjay Paul

Members-at-Large

Jeff Jenq,

Mike Washkowiak,

Adam Carreon,

& Steve McKenzie

 


Past Presidents’ Award Winners

Best ITS Implementation Project

ADOT and Kimley-Horn
I-10 Dust Warning System

Best ITS Planning Project

Town of Gilbert and YSMA
Fiber Optic Implementation Plan

Member of the Year

Mike Sutton
Town of Gilbert


Graduate Student Paper Competition Winner

Xiaofeng Li, Phd Student, University of Arizona

“Mobility Impacts of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Arterial Streets: A Data-Driven Approach”

 


 

WE THANK ALL THE SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS: