ITS Wisconsin advocates for technologies that improve the safety, efficiency, and mobility of Wisconsin’s surface transportation system. We work closely with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, industry partners, and university-based research and development in the promotion, planning, and deployment of advance transportation technologies. ITS deployments create jobs while promoting sustainable transportation and Wisconsin’s economic competitiveness.
Click here for a one page overview of ITS Wisconsin (78 kb PDF)
The 17th Annual ITS Forum
Please join us on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 for the 2011 ITS Forum, held at the Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union at 1442 West Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 7:45am. Click here to view the preliminary agenda (167kb PDF).
Two ways to register: Click here to register online or download the mail-in registration form (90 kb DOC).
The program will start with a welcoming note from Dr. Robert H. Bishop, Dean of the College of Engineering at Marquette University. Program session topics and speakers include CEO of ITS America Scott Belcher, WisDOT Director of Traffic Operations John Corbin, a panel review of ITS World Congress 2011, green energy alternatives in ITS, bus on shoulder alternatives, local tunnel project overview, and a Great Lakes Transportation Enterprise Institute (GLTEI) overview. The program also includes technology demo breakouts to give forum attendees a chance to see some exciting new products - live and in person!
Sponsorship & Vendor Information:
Please consider being a vendor at this year’s forum or joining others as a sponsor. Click here for vendor and sponsor information and registration form (170 kb DOC).
2011 Project of the Year Award, Applications due October 7, 2011
ITS Wisconsin's Third Annual Project of the Year Award recognizes quality projects or initiatives based in the state of Wisconsin that leverage technology to enhance transportation mobility, safety, and economic activity. The program is open to all types and sizes of projects completed since Fall 2010.
Download the application information here (200 kb PDF).
2011 ITS Wisconsin Scholarship, Applications due October 7, 2011
The ITS Wisconsin Scholarship Award is presented annually to students considering transportation operations in their studies and career aspirations. The scholarship is intended to provide partial financial support to students who have demonstrated an interest and are likely to work in the transportation field. The scholarship consists of a $1,500 award that is to be used to offset educational costs.
Download the application information here (160 kb PDF).
ITS Minnesota Fall Industry Forum - Technology and Services Showcase
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Continuing Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus.
ITS Minnesota invites you to join us for the ITS Minnesota Fall Industry Forum – Technology and Services Showcase on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. This year’s keynote presentation entitled “Smartphone-based Technology Designed to Help Teens be Safer Drivers” will be presented by Max Donath, Director, ITS Institute, University of Minnesota.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear the latest information on current and emerging ITS technology and services as well as make valuable industry contacts.
For program information and to register, visit the ITS MN website at www.itsmn.org. If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Nicole Freese at cceconf5@umn.edu or 612-624-3708.
Annual Mallards Baseball Outing - Thursday, July 14, 2011
SOLD OUT - Thank You Everybody
You DON'T want to miss this! ITS Wisconsin is hosting the fourth annual Mallards outing and we will be playing the Waterloo Bucks. Games are held at Warner Park, located at 2920 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704. ITS Wisconsin is sponsoring HALF of the normal ticket price, so there is no excuse for you to miss this event!! There will also be some great raffle prizes, including a tablet sponsored by TAPCO.
Thursday, July 14th - Game time is 7:05 p.m., but the park opens 90 minutes prior to game start and your ticket includes ALL you can eat and drink.
Your discounted tickets are $25/person and include all you can eat ballpark food, all you can drink ballpark beverages, and seating in the Mini Duck Blind. Youth/student tickets are available for $15/person (Ages 6-20 Hey, if you’re 21 or older and you are a student, we’ll give you the $15 price!!) and kids 5 and under are free.
Please fill out this ticket reservation form (PDF), and send it with check to the address on the form by July 8th.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Dean Beekman. Visit the Madison Mallards website for more info on the Mallards.
ITE-ITS Wisconsin Joint Meeting - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
TIME:
11:30 Registration/Social Time
12:00 Lunch/Meeting
12:30 Speaker - Peter Rafferty on ITS in Wisconsin
PLACE: TGI Friday's Front Row, Miller Park, One Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214
See this flyer (155kb PDF) for additional detail, directions, and reservations. RSVP by Friday, July 8th, 2011, with Allan Pacada by email (apacada@emcsinc.com) or phone at 414-347-1607, ext. 4918.
WisDOT - CVTA - GLTEI Emergency Responders Workshop
Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
WisDOT Statewide Traffic Operations Center
433 West Saint Paul Avenue, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Workshop Goals:
- Update participants on government program and funding status and plans related to emergency vehicle technologies
- Develop shared perspective on future telematics applications and technologies
- Foster collaborative efforts on future solutions
- Establish direction for future research
Pre-registration is requested. Contact Todd Szymkowski.
ITS Minnesota 17th Annual Meeting & Information Exchange
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Continuing Education and Conference Center
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul campus
ITS Minnesota invites you to join us for the 17th Annual Meeting & Information Exchange on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear the latest information on current ITS topics and emerging research as well as make valuable industry contacts. This year's keynote presentation entitled "ITS and Innovation for a Safe and Efficient Transportation System" will be presented by Commissioner Tom Sorel, Minnesota Department of Transportation.
For program information and to register online, visit the ITS MN website, www.itsmn.org.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact Nicole Freese at cceconf5@umn.edu or 612-624-3708.
