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2024
Houston, TX
Session 1A
Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Traffic Management
November 13–15, 2024
Terri Johnson, INRIX
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI & Artificial Intelligence and how
they can be applied to Probe Data
Tim Schock, Parsons
HARNESSING AI CAPABILITIES IN ITS AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Roberto Perez, AtkinsRealis
Power of Artificial Intelligence in Traffic Operations
Raj Ponnaluri, Florida DOT
Session 1B
Summary of Key Changes in the 11th Edition of the National MUTCD
Heather Schmidt, P.E., AtkinsRéalis
Lee Austin P.E., City of Austin
MUTCD, 11thEdition –Part 3: Markings
Ronnie Bell, City of Austin
MUTCD Part 4 -Highway Traffic Signals
Gene Hawkins, PhD, PE, Kittelson LLC
National MUTCD Development Process + Part 1
Garry Ford, P.E., PTOE, City of New Braunfels
Session 1C
Enhancing Traffic Management Through Modular Decision Making, Data-Driven Analysis, and Asset Mapping
Roberto Acevedo, SwRI
Empowering Traffic Operators Through Modular Decision-Making
Tom Creasey, Alliance Transportation Group
Cluster Analysis for I-35 IAJR Using Permanent Traffic Count Station Volume Data
Boris Yuan, Consor Engineers
I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) Central - TCP Modeling
John Gianotti, Halff
Session 2A
Data and ITS for
a Safe System
Sean Johnson, Replica
Replica Slides for ITS Texas ITE
Jay LaFrance, Derq
Making the Safe Systems Swiss Cheese with ITS Solutions
Taylor Li, UT Arlington
Using LiDAR To Understand Driver Behavior during Yellow and Red at Signalized Intersections
Olivia Babcock, Miovision
New and Innovative Datasets for Next-Generation Optimization
Josh Peterman, Fehr & Peers
Session 2B
Connected Vehicle Session 1: From Optimizing Safety and Mobility to Achieving Zero Red-Light Violations
Kevin Balke, Consystec
Continued Development of an Assured Green Period Concept to Support Red-Light Violation Warning Applications in Connected Vehicles
Steve Chiu, TxDOT Houston District
Optimizing Safety and Mobility
Elliott Heckler, Consor
Advancements in ITS and CV
Jatish Patel, Flow Labs
Using High-Penetration Probe Data to Improve Signal Operations
Session 2C
Innovative Operations: Innovative Intersection Designs and Data-Centric Approaches
Thirulokesh Krishnan, LJA Engineering
Innovative Intersection Designs and Data-Centric Approaches
Ali Mozdbar, LJA Engineering & Stephen Hanuscin, City of Cedar Park
Flipped-Left Diamond Interchange
Renee Hurtado, DKS Associates
Taming the Wild West of ITS Design Plans
Paul-Matthew Zamsky, Rekor
Shifting From A Hardware-first To A Data-Centric Framework In The Austin Region
Session 3A
Enhancing Transportation Cybersecurity: AI, Data Science, and Addressing Vulnerabilities
Arlei Lopes da Silva, Rice University
Enhancing Transportation Cybersecurity: AI, Data Science, and Addressing Vulnerabilities
Xinwu Qian, Rice University
DCA: Delayed Charging Attack on the Electric Shared Mobility System
Hossein Gazmeh, Rice University
Understanding the Opportunity-centric Accessibility for Public Charging Infrastructure
Michael Cochrane, Moxa
ITS-TX Cybersecurity Session
Session 3B
Wrong-Way Driver Detection: Innovations in Systems, Accuracy, and Implementation
Sabrina Mosher, SwRI
WRONG WAY, RIGHT SOLUTIONS
Zac Ward, AM Signal
Integrating Advanced Detection Systems to Reduce Wrong-Way Incidents
Raj Ponnaluri, FDOT
Wrong-Way Driver Detection Innovations in Systems, Accuracy and Implementation
Alex Perry, TAPCO
Accuracy Matters: Enhancing Detection and Alerting in Wrong-Way Systems
Session 3C
Old to New: Next Generation Solutions
Steve Bowles, 360 Network Solutions
Florida Dept of Transportation-Weigh-In-Motion Securing the Edge
Richard Downs, SwRI
From Legacy to Modern: The Journey to a New Video Solution
Robby Wheeler, Econolite
Porting CAV-Ready Controller Software Across ATC Platforms
Pavel Fotik, DataFromSky for the Americas & Greg Pieper, Smartek ITS
Basics of AI Training for Video Analytics
Session 4A
Enhancing Road Safety
Allyson Richey, Kimley-Horn
Improving System Safety through Left-Turn Signal Operations
Ed Burgos, FHWA
SAFE SYSTEM HIERARCHY
Session 4B
Data Analysis: Integrating Futuristic Systems, Situational Awareness and Real-Time Traffic Management
Muhammad Musa, RS&H
Envisioning Futuristic Safe System and Vision Zero Strategies
Robby Wheeler, Econolite
Situational Awareness
Ahmed Darrat, INRIX
Digital Management of the Physical Right-of-Way Has Arrived!
Olivia Babcock, Miovi
Next Generation Signal Timing Optimization Process using ATSPMs
Session 4C
Signal Timing Session I: Impact of Integrated Advanced Technologies in Traffic Management
Maria Kolar, Axillion
AI & Digital Twin Technology in Traffic Signal Timing
Joseph Marchione, City of Dallas
Dallas 10 years later…
Tyler Houston, NoTraffic
Traffic Signal Operations around NRG Stadium
Kirk Houser, City of Frisco
Frisco’s Proactive Traffic Signals in Action
Session 5A
Rethinking Roadway Design: A Panel Discussion
Amanda Austin, PE, TxDOT
Rethinking Roadway Design
Session 5B
Connected Vehicles Session II: Navigating the Future of Connected Vehicles
Patrick Chan, Consensus Systems Technologies
Connected Transportation Interoperability (CTI) Standards for Connected Vehicles
Raj Ponnaluri, FDOT
CV Session II: Navigating the Future of Connected Vehicles
Shawn Turner, TTI
Using Connected Car Data for Spot Speed Studies
Erin Milligan
Developing Financially Sustainable V2X Programs
Session 5C
Signal Timing Session II: Streamlining Data Use
and Performance
Ken Yang, AECOM
A DATA-DRIVEN ARTERIAL CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METHODOLOGY VIA CORRIDOR RANKING
Bill Cisco, PTV Group
Streamlining ATMS and Traffic Analysis Tools for Improved Operations and Scenario PlanningCase Study: Medford, Oregon
David Bassett, Avenue Consultants
The Making of Opensource ATSPM Version 5.0
Training Session
Training Session 3
Combined TexITE Presentation
2023
College Station, TX
Session 2A
Data Analytics
November 15–17, 2023
Trinh Hoang, Jacobs, Traffic Engineer | Task Lead
Bridging OD Big Data and Simulation: Lessons Learned in Dynamic Traffic Assignment Vissim Modeling
Paul Matthew-Zamsky, Rekor, VP of Strategic Growth & Global Partnerships
Implementing an Actionable Digital Infrastructure Today
Coby Sella, Axilion, CEO
Traffic Tales: Can Big Data and Reinforcement Learning Rewrite our Urban Narrative?
Session 2B
Data Analytics
Matt D'Angelo, Gresham Smith, TSM&O Practice Leader
TDOT's I-24 MOTION Testbed – An MRI for Traffic
Meredith Cebelak, Gresham Smith, North Texas Project Executive/TSMO Department Lead
Tim Adams, Panasonic Smart Mobility Office, Head of Sales
Where are all the connected vehicles?
Tucker Brown, Southwest Research Institute, Principal Engineer, ITS Division
Session 3A
Incident Management and Special Events
Minh Lee, ITS Texas, Board Member At-Large
Kurt Kinion, The Hoosier Company Inc. (HCI), Director of Road, Runway, Rail Weather and ITS
Road Weather ITS Innovation and Application
Jeff Kaufman, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Research Scientist
Integrating 911 Data into Traffic Management Centers
Coby Sella, Axilion, CEO
Traffic Tales: Can Reinforcement Learning Rewrite Our Urban Narrative?
Session 3B
Interagency Coordination
Steve Voit, Monotch
Lessons Learned from the Biggest C-ITS Systems in Europe: The Critical Role of a Connected Mobility and Infrastructure Platform
Dan Nall, Kapsch , Director, Traffic and Smart Cities
Connected Smart Regions
Scott Belcher, ACES Mobility Coalition
Autonomous Shared Use Vehicles are Coming to Texas
Heidi Ross, UT Austin CTR
Texas SMARTTrack: A Regional Solution for Assessing Emerging Technologies
Session 5A
ITS in Traffic Safety
Seth Anderson, Image Sensing Systems, Inc., Senior Product Manager
Safe System Approach for Speed Management
Taylor Li, Ut Arlington
Paradigms shifts of traffic signal systems for the vulnerable road user (VRU) safety using LiDAR
Alex Perry, TAPCO, Intelligent Warning Solutions Sales Manager
Focused illumination of signage and pavement markings for increased conspicuity and driver compliance
Simon Topp, one.network, Chief Commercial Officer
Reducing Deaths in Work Zones by Giving Crews a Safety Role
Session 5B
AI in ITS
Mike Arellano, TxDOT, Deputy District Engineer, Austin District
Reshaping Transportation Management
Tyler Houston, NoTraffic, Senior Traffic Solutions Engineer
Utilizing AI Object-Based Tracking Data for Signal Timing Optimization
Nathan Wade, Flow Labs, Vice President of Sales
Data and Insights to Accurately Quantify Project Impact
Iouri Nemirovski, Yunex Traffic, US Field Device Product Manager
Turning Words into Action to get to Vision Zero
Session 6A
TSMO
Session 6B
ITS Potpourri
Jay LaFrance, Derq, Vice President of Business Development
Making Safety a Continuous Performance Measure is Key to Reducing Road Fatalities In Texas
Dennis Mitchell, DKS Associates, Regional Director for Transportation Technology
Implementing ITS Technologies Through TSMO in Rural Areas
Steve Chiu, TxDOT Houston District, Project Coordinator
Automating Transportation System in Houston & Beyond
Mike Sewell, Gresham Smith, Director of Innovation
MPATH - Innovative Safety Practices: Tackling Stress to Enhance Transportation Facility Design
Alejandro Berlanga, TTI, Software Developer
Grade crossing status information using deep learning object detection
Dan Corey, STV, National Director of Mobility Technologies (ITS, AV/CV, EV)
Mobile Charging Demonstrations at DFW Airport
Steven Pryor, TxDOT, Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity Considerations for Traffic Contracts
Session 4C
Data Analytics
Kirk Houser, P.E., FRISCO
Leveraging Video, ATSPM, and Crowd Sourced Data to Improve Safety and Operations
Leah Hanvey, Head of Business Development
UrbanLogiq | Building Better Communities with Data
Lance Ballard, P.E., KIMLEY HORN
Visualizing Transportation Data using Business Intelligence Tools
Session 5A
Performance
Measurement
Steve Remias, INRIX
Using Vehicle Trajectory Data to Solve Traffic Signal Operations and Safety Problems
Rhett Westerman, Deep South Communications
An Overview of Uptime Requirements in Microwave Design
Venu M Kukkapalli, PhD, EIT Transportation Engineer
Session 5C
Connected Vehicles Part 2
Corey Clothier, GenerationAV
Micro-Automated Vehicles
Paul-Matthew Zamsky, WayCare
Leveraging Connected Vehicle Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Central Texas
Lynne Randolph, SwRI
Expanding the Reach of Connected Vehicle Data Using the Connected Vehicle Data Framework
Paul Hsu, ARCADIS
Preparing for Louisiana’s CAV Future
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2022
Session 2A
Vehicle Electrification and Charging
SAN MARCOS, TX
September 28–30, 2022
J. Sam Lott, P.E., Automated Mobility Services, LLC
Fleet Electrification for Small Vehicle On-Demand Services
Joseph Barletta, Founder & CEO, Smart Charge America
State Funding for Public Charging
Lori Clark, Program Manager, DFW Clean Cities
Session 2B
Performance
Measurement
Lance Ballard, P.E., KIMLEY HORN
Data-Infused Workflow for TMCs
JEFF JONES, Project Manager, ARCADIS
ITS Maintenance Interactive Performance Measures Dashboard
Terri Johnson, INRIX
High Fidelity Anonymized GPS Data to Better Understand Trip and Travel Patterns
Marlen Garza, City of McAllen
A 3 Million Dollar Bond for Arterial Traffic Management System (ATMS) Improvements
Session 3A
Data Analytics
Michael Harvard, Miovision
Misleading Data in Understanding Accuracy
Taylor Li, Ph.D. P.Eng., UTA
AI-Empowered Vehicle Analytics for Smart Transportation (AVAST)
Wesley Skillern, SwRI
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Vehicle to Everything (V2X) Data Exchange Platform (DEP)
Session 3B
Incident Management and Special Events
N/A
San Antonio HERO Program
Leah Hanvey, UrbanLogiq
How do special events change traffic?
Michael Pack, Director of CATT Laboratory
Marie Seguin, Versilis