New England Workshop on Using Regional ITS Architecture - September 2007
Participating Agencies: Virginia DOT, Wichita Area MPO
The primary objectives of the workshop were to convey state-of-the-practice and to share experiences and lessons learned from agencies that have used their regional ITS architectures in regional transportation planning or in the deployment of ITS projects. The two speakers provided expert technical assistance during the workshop.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) America Mid-West State Chapter Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL - February 2006
Participating Agencies: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA); ITS America Mid-West State Chapter
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) representative delivered a presentation on MBTA’s fare payment system at the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) America Mid-West State Chapter Annual Meeting. Other topics at the meeting included how Smart Card technology can provide convenience for customers, operating efficiency for transit operators, a wealth of data for use in transportation planning activities, and opportunities for integration with non-transit functions.