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ITS America applauds House transportation innovation proposals

ITS America president and CEO Regina Hopper has applauded leaders of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for introducing legislative proposals that seek to encourage innovation, advance the research and deployment of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and strengthen the nation’s research and technology programs. She said, “ITS America’s members would like to thank US Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Barbara Comstock, and Dan Lipinski for their commitment to modernising our nat
September 11, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
560 ITS America president and CEO Regina Hopper has applauded leaders of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for introducing legislative proposals that seek to encourage innovation, advance the research and deployment of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), and strengthen the nation’s research and technology programs.

She said, “ITS America’s members would like to thank US Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson, Barbara Comstock, and Dan Lipinski for their commitment to modernising our nation’s transportation network through Intelligent Transportation

“Systems that are redefining mobility and making our highways and vehicles safer,” according to Hopper. “In cities and communities across America, ITS technologies are saving lives, moving traffic and freight more efficiently, putting people in charge of their commute, and making life better. As Congress works to pass a long-term surface transportation bill this year, these proposals provide a critical roadmap for encouraging innovation and building a smarter, more connected and convenient multimodal transportation network.”

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