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USDOT connected vehicle basics webinar announced

The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Professional Capacity Building (PCB) Program's next T3 webinar, Connected Vehicle Basics will be held on Thursday, 24 April, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET. T3 webinars are interactive online meetings where subject matter experts present on a wide range of topics related to ITS planning, design, procurement, deployment, operations, noteworthy practices, and lessons learned. T3 Webinars are sponsored by the ITS PCB Program, which is a part of the ITS Joint Program Off
April 3, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
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T3 Webinars are sponsored by the ITS PCB Program, which is a part of the ITS Joint Program Office (781 ITS JPO) at U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology.

Two speakers from the USDOT will introduce the Connected Vehicle Research Program, and describe the concept, technology, and benefits and challenges of connected vehicles. The webinar will also address how connected vehicles affect safety, mobility, and the environment. The three main components of the research program include the applications, technology, and policy/institutional issues. The webinar will conclude with information on how to get involved in the Connected Vehicle Research Program.

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