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Leading transportation organisations join ITS America Leadership Circle

Five leading US transportation organisations have joined the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) Leadership Circle; AAA, General Motors, the Michigan Mobility Transformation Center, New York City Department of Transportation and Parkmobile will join the 36 established members, bringing the total number of Leadership Circle member organisations to 41. “These companies and organisations represent the very best in transportation innovation and ingenuity,” said ITS America Interim presid
March 5, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
Five leading US transportation organisations have joined the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (560 ITS America) Leadership Circle; 4939 AAA, 948 General Motors, the Michigan Mobility Transformation Center, 5590 New York City Department of Transportation and 2133 Parkmobile will join the 36 established members, bringing the total number of Leadership Circle member organisations to 41.

“These companies and organisations represent the very best in transportation innovation and ingenuity,” said ITS America Interim president and chief executive officer Thomas E. Kern. “Technology is helping revolutionize mobility and is central to advancing a safer, smarter, more efficient and sustainable transportation future. We are thrilled to bring these transportation leaders and innovators to the table to help find solutions to some of the key challenges facing our nation’s transportation system.”
 
The Leadership Circle brings together transportation and technology visionaries from the public, private and academic sectors as thought leaders on behalf of ITS America and the broader transportation community. Together, the Leadership Circle develops strategic approaches to improve the nation’s transportation systems through innovative intelligent transportation solutions.

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