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The U.S. DOT’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS-JPO) will hold a free workshop later this month, at which IntelliDrive Safety program research roadmaps — including applications, technical, and policy activities — will be presented and discussed. There is no charge for attending the three-day event in Chicago July 20-22, and a free webinar and phone conference are also available.

Note: Subsequent to the initial publication of this article, the US-DOT ceased using the name “Intellidrive” for its Connected Vehicle Research program

 
“Safety is critical to the mission of the transportation industry,” says ITS-JPO in its announcement of the workshop. “This workshop is intended as an opportunity for stakeholders to review and provide feedback for refinement on the safety program roadmaps, including technical and policy issues.”

Workshop participants are expected to include…

• Transportation Industry Professionals
• Transportation System Operators
• Government Transportation Specialists
• Academia
• Transportation Specialists
• Roadway Safety Activists
• Wireless Communication Device Manufacturers
• Auto Manufacturers

…plus, anyone interested in learning about IntelliDrive safety practices and their practical implementation in improving transportation sector safety.

“The sessions and your participation are essential in assisting the ITS-JPO to advance transportation safety,” say event organizers.

For those who cannot attend in person, a webinar and audio phone conference are also being offered, as follows:

• Meeting Name: IntelliDrive Safety Workshop
• When: 07/20/2010 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time (GMT-05:00)
• Website: go here
• Audio conference:
  • Phone number: 1-866-502-8312
  • Participant Code: 175569

Although on-site registration will be available, preregistration is requested. Further details are available in the event’s flyer (pdf download) or from the U.S. DOT’s Connected Vehicle Research area.