activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 5
- Awarding Scholarships Transportation-Focused Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to applicants pursuing higher education or continuing education in the Transportation/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry, with amounts of $1,750 for undergraduate and graduate students and $1,500 for young professionals.
- Awarding Scholarships for Transportation/ITS Education Transportation-Focused Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals pursuing higher education or continuing education in the Transportation/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry, with amounts of $1,750 for students and $1,500 for young professionals.
- Providing Scholarships for Transportation/ITS Education Transportation-Focused Educational ScholarshipsAwards scholarships to undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals pursuing higher education or continuing education in the Transportation/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry, with awards of $1,750 for students and $1,500 for young professionals.
- Sponsoring the Future City CompetitionParticipates in Arizona's regional Future City Competition by sponsoring an award for "Best Future Transportation System."
- Sponsoring the Future City Competition AwardParticipates in Arizona's regional Future City Competition by sponsoring an award for "Best Future Transportation System."
advocacy · 2
- Advocating for Intelligent Transportation SystemsAdvocates for technologies that improve the safety, security, and efficiency of surface transportation systems through its network of over 300 members from public, private, and academic sectors.
- Advocating for Transportation TechnologiesAdvocates for technologies that improve the safety, security, and efficiency of surface transportation systems through a network of over 300 members from public, private, and academic sectors.
capacity building · 10
- Hosting a Weekly V2X Webinar Series Intelligent Transportation Systems Training & ConveningHosts a weekly webinar series on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, featuring experts from public agencies and industry partners, covering topics such as V2X deployments, improving safety for vulnerable road users, funding, costing, and procurement.
- Hosting a Weekly V2X Webinar Series Intelligent Transportation Systems Training & ConveningHosts a weekly webinar series on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, featuring experts from public agencies and industry partners, and providing stakeholder perspectives on V2X deployments, safety for vulnerable road users, funding, costing, and procurement.
- Hosting a Weekly Webinar Series Intelligent Transportation Systems Training & ConveningHosts a weekly webinar series on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology, featuring experts from public agencies and industry partners, and covering topics such as V2X deployments, safety for vulnerable road users, funding, costing, and procurement.
- Hosting the Arizona Student Transportation Summit Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsHosts an annual Arizona Student Transportation Summit where students from the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University present on intelligent transportation systems and traffic engineering topics, showcasing innovation in transportation.
- Hosting the Arizona Student Transportation Summit Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsHosts an annual student transportation summit where students from the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University present ideas and innovations in intelligent transportation systems and traffic engineering.
- Hosting the Arizona Student Transportation Summit Transportation Professional & Student Development ProgramsHosts an annual student transportation summit where students from the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University present on intelligent transportation systems and traffic engineering topics, showcasing student innovation.
- Organizing an Annual Conference Intelligent Transportation Systems Training & ConveningOrganizes an annual conference for intelligent transportation systems professionals, featuring technical workshops, networking receptions, and sessions on ITS planning, implementation, and research.
- Organizing an Annual Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference Intelligent Transportation Systems Training & ConveningOrganizes an annual conference for intelligent transportation systems professionals, featuring technical workshops, networking receptions, and sessions on ITS planning, implementation, and research.
- Providing Memberships Member List Access & DistributionProvides complimentary annual memberships to individuals who register for the ITS Arizona Annual Meeting and offers annual memberships for $40 to those who do not attend the meeting.
- Providing Memberships Member List Access & DistributionProvides complimentary membership to individuals who register for the ITS Arizona Annual Meeting and offers annual membership for $40 to individuals who do not attend the Annual Meeting.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Advocacy and Education for Intelligent Transportation Systems Adoption intelligent_transportation_systems_advocacyThe organization advocates for intelligent transportation technologies to enhance safety, security, and efficiency, and uses stakeholder-informed educational programming to support the adoption of technologies like V2X across public agencies and policy domains.
- Community-Based Traffic Safety Education and Liaison community-based_traffic_safety_educationThe organization acts as a liaison to schools and organizes educational events to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, recommending solutions for school zone traffic and providing safety training to children.
- Community-based traffic safety education and liaison community_traffic_safety_educationThe organization acts as a liaison to schools and organizes educational events to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety, recommending solutions for school zone traffic and crossings.
- Convening stakeholders for knowledge sharing and professional engagement convening_and_knowledge_sharingUses annual conferences, webinars, and educational programming to bring together public, private, and academic stakeholders to share knowledge, disseminate expertise, and promote adoption of innovative intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and practices.
- Data-Driven Traffic Optimization and Arterial Management data-driven_traffic_optimizationThe organization employs high-resolution traffic data and specialized software to analyze performance, optimize signal timings, and develop strategies for improving arterial traffic flow and safety through intelligent transportation systems.
- Data-driven traffic optimization and management data_driven_traffic_optimizationThe organization utilizes high-resolution traffic data and specialized software to identify performance issues, optimize signal timings, and develop strategies for improving arterial traffic flow and safety.
- Data-driven traffic signal optimization and arterial management data-driven traffic optimizationApplies high-resolution traffic data and performance measurement tools like ATSPMs and SQL to diagnose issues, optimize signal timing, and improve arterial traffic flow, safety, and system efficiency.
- Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing for ITS Advancement collaborative_knowledge-sharing_platformThe organization uses conferences, webinars, and other platforms to bring together professionals, academics, and public/private sectors to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and network, thereby advancing intelligent transportation systems and technologies.
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in ITS collaborative_knowledge_sharingThe organization uses conferences, webinars, and other platforms to convene stakeholders from public, private, and academic sectors to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance intelligent transportation systems.
- Multi-sector collaboration for intelligent transportation systems development public-private-academic_collaborationAdvances intelligent transportation technologies through collaborative research and development across public, private, and academic sectors to improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability.
- Promoting STEM and ITS Careers through Education and Scholarships STEM_educationThe organization encourages middle school students to pursue STEM careers and supports future transportation innovators through merit-based scholarships, fostering academic excellence and passion for the industry.
- Promoting STEM education and student innovation student_innovation_and_stem_promotionThe organization encourages student-led innovation and academic collaboration, particularly in STEM fields, to develop future talent and advance intelligent transportation systems.
- STEM education and workforce development outreach STEM educationEncourages middle school students to pursue careers in STEM fields by promoting the excitement of science, technology, engineering, and math through targeted educational outreach.
- School and community-based traffic safety engagement school traffic safety liaison modelImproves local traffic safety by serving as a liaison to schools for managing pick-up/drop-off traffic and school zones, and by delivering safety education programs such as Walk and Bike to School Days and Bicycle Safety Rodeos to children.
- Stakeholder-informed technology education and advocacy stakeholder_engaged_tech_education_and_advocacyThe organization uses educational programming informed by stakeholders to support the adoption of intelligent transportation technologies, such as V2X, across public agencies and policy domains to enhance safety, security, and efficiency.
- Student-Led Innovation and Academic Collaboration student_innovationThe organization leverages student-led innovation and collaboration with academic institutions as a fundamental approach to advance intelligent transportation systems.
- Student-led innovation and academic collaboration student_innovationLeverages partnerships with academic institutions and student innovation to research, develop, and advance intelligent transportation systems, fostering next-generation solutions through education and hands-on engagement.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Annual Conference
Premier event bringing together industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in intelligent transportation systems for networking, education, and knowledge sharing
Arizona Student Transportation Summit
Free event showcasing student innovation and developing the next generation of transportation leaders
Future City Competition Sponsorship
Sponsors the Best Future Transportation System award in Arizona’s regional Future City Competition for middle school students
ITS AZ Scholarship Program
Provides financial awards to students and professionals pursuing education or work in transportation and intelligent transportation systems
STEM Game Day Volunteer Initiative
Engages members in volunteering at STEM outreach events for middle school students to promote engineering and transportation careers
relationships · 23
who they work with
- AZ ITE Partner — Co-hosted a joint event at the Game Show Battle Room.
- American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Partner — Collaborates on STEM Game Day events for middle school students.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ITS Arizona to present student research at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- Arizona State University Partner — Students from the university present at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- Arizona State University (ASU) Partner — Students from ASU participate in the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- Arizona Transportation Institute Partner — The Executive Director of the institute, Dr. Yao-Jan Wu, is the opening speaker at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Advertises employment opportunities for the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborates with the City of Phoenix Streets Transportation Department on traffic engineering and intelligent transportation systems initiatives.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Posts job opportunities from the organization's Street Transportation Department.
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore Partner — Organized a volunteer opportunity at the Phoenix ReStore.
- ITS America Partner — Co-hosting a V2X webinar series with ITS Arizona.
- ITS America Partner — Co-hosts a weekly webinar series focused on Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X).
- Intelligent Transportation Society of America Network — ITS Arizona is a chapter of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America).
- Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Collaborates on transportation safety planning and implementation, including managing studies and coordinating with stakeholders
- Maricopa Association of Governments Partner — Posts job opportunities from the organization.
- Maricopa County Partner — Advertises employment opportunities for Maricopa County Transportation Department.
- Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Partner — Featured in a webinar exploring their innovative Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for road management.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Collaborates with ITS Arizona to present student research at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Students from the university present at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- Northern Arizona University (NAU) Partner — Students from NAU participate in the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with ITS Arizona to present student research at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- University of Arizona Partner — Students from the university present at the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.
- University of Arizona (UofA) Partner — Students from UofA participate in the Arizona Student Transportation Summit.