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
- TSMO Approach, Tom Kern, NOCoE
- A TSMO Approach to Gilbert’s ITS Program, Mike Sutton, Town of Gilbert
- TSMO Training, Bob Edelstein, AECOM
SESSION 1B—Data and Performance Measures
Moderator : David Lucas, City of Tempe
- SMART Way to Enhance Freeway Traffic Management: A Data-Driven Approach, Yao-Jan Wu,University of Arizona & Steven Cheshko ADOT
- Tools and Data to Support ITS – Maximize your Performance with a Regional Approach, Anita Vandervalk, Iteris
- Data Analytics for Traffic Signal Optimization, Abolfazl Karimpour, University of Arizona & Michelle Montagini, Pima County DOT
SESSION 2A—Broadband Communications
Moderator : Mike Sutton, Town of Gilbert
- Arizona Broadband Initiative, Brad Burgess, ADOT & Jeff Sobotka, ACA
- Broadband Expanding Smart Cities to Rural Communities, Dan Corey, AECOM
- Fiber Optic Strategic Buildout, Rick Hooker, Town of Gilbert & Yogesh Mantri, YSMA
SESSION 2B—Emerging Technologies
Moderator: Adam Carreon, ADOT
- An Application of the Connected Roadway Classification System (CRCS) for AV/CV Readiness Assessment , Paul Avery, AECOM
- Dust Detection System, John Kissinger, Kimley-Horn
- Leveraging CV Data to Uncover Erratic Driving Patterns, Barry Matlack, Waycare
SESSION 3A—ITS in Arizona
Moderator: Toni Whitfield, FHWA
- Momentum – Audra Koester Thomas & Jeff Jenq, MAG
- ADOT Smart Work Zone, Adam Carreon, ADOT and Deanna Haase, Kimley-Horn
- ITS Applications in Work Zones, Faisal Saleem, MCDOT
SESSION 3B—Innovative ITS Applications
Moderator: Srini Goundla, City of Chandler
- 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”
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