USDOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) ITS strategic plan, 2015-2019.
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This document outlines the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Strategic Plan for 2015–2019. Developed by the ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) with input from over 285 stakeholders, including state agencies, industry leaders, and academia, the plan builds upon the 2010–2014 strategy to guide federal ITS research, development, and adoption. The primary motivation is to harness emerging technologies to improve transportation safety, mobility, and efficiency while addressing the societal shift toward a connected "Internet of Things." The plan establishes the vision to "Transform the Way Society Moves" and defines the mission to facilitate the adoption of information and communication technologies for safer and more efficient movement. The strategic framework is anchored by two primary priorities: "Realizing Connected Vehicle (CV) Implementation" and "Advancing Automation." These priorities are supported by five strategic themes: enabling safer vehicles and roadways, enhancing mobility, limiting environmental impacts, promoting innovation, and supporting transportation connectivity. The plan organizes activities into six program categories: Connected Vehicles, Automation, Enterprise Data, Interoperability, Emerging Capabilities, and Accelerating Deployment. A key methodological component is the ITS Technology Lifecycle Process Framework, which structures programs into three iterative phases: Research (idea generation and concept development), Development (prototyping and testing), and Adoption (market introduction and early adopter support). Each phase requires specific organizational disciplines, such as performance management and technology tracking, to ensure measurable outcomes and alignment with USDOT goals and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). The plan identifies specific research questions and goals for each program category to guide actionable program charters. For Connected Vehicles, the focus is on the adoption and deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications using dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and other networks, alongside regulatory considerations. The Automation program targets the development of systems that transfer vehicle control from drivers to vehicles, aiming to enhance safety and mobility while addressing technical and policy challenges. Supporting categories address critical infrastructure needs: Enterprise Data focuses on managing the unprecedented data generated by connected systems while protecting privacy; Interoperability ensures seamless communication among diverse devices and systems through evolving standards; Emerging Capabilities tracks disruptive innovations; and Accelerating Deployment supports the transition of technologies from testing to widespread operational use. The significance of this plan lies in its comprehensive structure for coordinating the complexity of the national ITS portfolio. By aligning research with deployment and adoption, the USDOT aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and real-world application. The plan emphasizes a holistic approach that balances state-of-the-art exploration with the elevation of state-of-the-practice, ensuring that ITS technologies deliver tangible societal benefits, estimated at over $2.3 billion annually from key subsets. It provides a roadmap for integrating transportation services with other public institutions and private sector opportunities, ultimately aiming to create a more connected, efficient, and safe transportation system across all surface modes.
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The USDOT ITS Strategic Plan 2015-2019 identifies connected vehicle implementation and automation as the primary technological drivers for future research and deployment activities.
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