ITS Texas

Get involved with ITS Texas! Volunteering for a committee is a great way to connect, contribute, and make an impact. Whether you're interested in training, awards, student chapters, membership, fundraising, or event planning, there's a role for you! Email [email protected] to join or learn more. #ITSTexas #GetInvolved #TransportationInnovation

The 2025 ITS Texas Annual Meeting is scheduled for November 19-21 at the Hyatt Regency in DFW! Join us for insightful discussions on intelligent transportation systems and networking opportunities with industry professionals. For more information, visit here: https://loom.ly/X1f5Nwo #ITSTexas2025 #TransportationInnovation #Networking

Amtrak is searching for a delivery partner to help advance the long-standing plan for a high-speed railway between Houston and Dallas. The project aims to cut travel time to just 90 minutes, but it's still in the early stages. Learn more about the latest developments: https://loom.ly/i2VTwl8

Over the past decade, Texas has added 5 million people, but thanks to @TxDOT projects like the Texas Clear Lanes initiative, traffic congestion has improved! Since 2015, commuter delays have dropped by 15%, even with a 17% increase in vehicle miles traveled. Read more about these improvements here: https://loom.ly/O3UT47k #TexasTraffic #TxDOT #ClearLanes

Eighteen women from @TxDOT traveled to Arlington, Virginia, to enhance their leadership skills at the WTS International Signature Leadership Conference and Training. The event brought together transportation leaders from across the country, fostering discussions on shared challenges, opportunities, and innovation in the industry. Read more about their experience here: https://loom.ly/quzLzJM

TxDOT Districts Honored for Safety Excellence! Safety is a top priority at @TxDOT, and several districts have been recognized with the Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award for achieving zero incidents in the past year. Read more about this achievement in the full article: https://loom.ly/AV0Wugk

As the new year is already in full swing, we want to take a moment to reflect on one of the standout moments of last year—the ITS Texas / TexITE 2024 Joint Meeting! In November, over 725 attendees came together to network, learn, and grow. With 84 impactful speakers and 74 vendor booths showcasing innovations from 68 companies, it was an incredible gathering of ideas and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success—attendees, sponsors, and participants. Here's to building on this momentum for an even brighter 2025! #ITSTexas #TexITE #TransportationInnovation #2024Highlights #Welcome2025

New data from NHTSA shows a positive trend: traffic fatalities decreased by 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 2023, marking the eighth consecutive quarterly decline. Even with an increase in vehicle miles traveled, the fatality rate per 100 million miles has dropped. Read more about these encouraging numbers and regional impacts here! https://loom.ly/n32clDE

The NTSB celebrates a major step forward as the U.S. Department of Transportation announces plans to deploy V2X technology nationwide! V2X enables direct communication between vehicles and infrastructure, aiming to prevent crashes and improve road safety. NTSB has been advocating for this tech for nearly 30 years. Read more about this revolutionary safety initiative: https://loom.ly/hycS1CQ

Exciting news! The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Operations has launched a new website dedicated to crowdsourcing for advancing transportation operations. Explore case studies, fact sheets, webinars, and more, all in one place! Discover how organizations are using crowdsourced data to improve transportation systems management. Check it out and learn more today: https://loom.ly/r3wRYuk #TransportationInnovation #Crowdsourcing #FHWA