White House honours ITS America members

Three members of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) have been honoured by the White House as 2013 Transportation Champions of Change. The 2013 White House Champions of Change event recognises individuals and organisations that have embraced the concept of “Transportation Technology Solutions for the 21st Century” across the country. Michael Pack from the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab), Dr Thomas Dingus from the Virginia
May 10, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Three members of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (560 ITS America) have been honoured by the White House as 2013 Transportation Champions of Change.

The 2013 White House Champions of Change event recognises individuals and organisations that have embraced the concept of “Transportation Technology Solutions for the 21st Century” across the country.

Michael Pack from the University of Maryland Center for Advanced Transportation Technology Laboratory (CATT Lab), Dr Thomas Dingus from the 5593 Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Sue Groth from the Office of Traffic, Safety and Technology, 2103 Minnesota Department of Transportation were each recognised for their work in intelligent transportation systems.

“We are honored to have three ITS America members recognised by the White House and Secretary Ray LaHood as transportation Champions of Change,” said ITS Americas president and CEO Scott Belcher. “All three Champions are challenging the status quo to bring positive change to the nation’s transportation system. They are at the forefront of deploying high-tech solutions for data sharing and dissemination to improve the safety and efficiency of our nation’s roadways.”

“These Champions represent the very best in American leadership, innovation, and progress,” said Secretary LaHood.  “I’m proud to recognize these transportation leaders who work every day to grow our economy and help us reach our destinations more quickly, efficiently, and safely.”

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