2023 Portland, OR
The program for the 2023 National Rural ITS Conference will be integrated into the ITE Annual Meeting and Exhibition held August 13 – 16, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center and adjacent Hyatt Regency hotel in Portland Oregon. This year’s conference theme is Connecting People and Communities. Transportation is a focal point for connectivity whether it is across the street, across town, or around the neighborhood for work, play, or for other reasons; people walk, drive, bike, take transit, or other modes of transportation to get from one place to another. Transportation technologies play a significant role in making it all work well.
The conference will cover emerging and trends from across the transportation industry including a focus on transportation equity considerations and underserved communities as well as exploration of the potential of broadband, electrification, and data analytics. In addition to traditional ITS topics of interest to transportation professionals, this event will bring together both traditional and non-traditional users to address such issues affecting rural and small communities. This conference is returning to an in-person delivery format to encourage networking amongst your peers. Specific NRITS Sessions during the ITE 2023 Annual Meeting program are highlighted below within the over all program:
Sunday, August 13
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Workshops
- Women in ITE Committee Workshop – FREE
Deschutes Ballroom A (Hyatt Regency) - STEM Outreach 101 Workshop – FREE
Columbia 1 (Hyatt Regency) - At the Movies: Social Marketing Campaigns for Safe Systems – 2-4pm – $25
B110-112 - Safe System Solutions in Highway Safety Improvement Projects – $25
B113-114 - An Introduction to the Transportation System Simulation Manual: First Edition – $25
B115-116 - Electric Vehicles and Transportation Electrification: Opportunities and Challenges for Small Communities and Rural America (NRITS)
B117-119 (Fee – $25)
- Inclusion at ITE Events – FREE
C120-122 - Prioritizing Vulnerable Users in and Around Work Zones: PBOT’s Guide to Implementing TPARs – 1-4pm – $25
C123-124
Monday, August 14
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Opening Business and Plenary Session
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 Technical Sessions
- Speed Management for Safe Roads
A105-106 - Optimizing Main Street Sandbox Competition Judging
B110-112 - Improving the After Dark Pedestrian Environment for Safety and Walkability
B113-114 - Using Data and Technology to Support Multimodal Goals
B115-116 - Technologies to Support ITS in Rural and Small Communities – Part 1 (NRITS)
B117-119 - Effect of Safe Systems and Vizion Zero Programs on Risk Management
C120-122 - Health in All Departments: A Look at Integrating Health Equity Into Transportation Projects, Plans and Processes
C123-124 - Student Poster Session
Exhibit Hall
12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m. – Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Technical Sessions
- Setting Safe Speeds
A105-106 - National Operations Center of Excellence Transportation Technology Tournament Judging
B110-112 - Prioritizing Transit and Pedestrian Safety in Quick Build Complete Street Projects
B113-114 - Digital Transformation Efforts Supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
B115-116 - Technologies to Support ITS in Rural and Small Communities – Part 2 (NRITS)
B117-119 - Successfully Growing Your Career
C120-122 - Reconnecting Our Communities Through Livable Streets and Affordable, Accessible, Safe Community Connections
C123-124 - Poster Session 1
Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, August 15
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Plenary Panel
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Technical Sessions
- Overview of Local Road Safety Plans and Innovative Risk Factors
A105-106 - Innovative Uses of Technology Driving Next Generation Transportation Analytics
B110-112 - Progressive Curbside Management
B113-114 - Innovative Intersection Design
B115-116 - Creating a Digitized and Connected Infrastructure for Your Agency (NRITS)
B117-119 - ITS for Underserved Communities: The USDOT’s ITS4US Deployment Program
C120-122 - Flipping the Script: Starting With Equity to Arrive at Outcomes that Serve Everyone
C123-124 - Poster Session 2
Exhibit Hall
12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. – Awards Luncheon
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Technical Session
- Advanced Bike Treatments for Improved Safety
A105-106 - Connected Vehicle Data Applications Showcase
B110-112 - Traffic Signal Performance Measures Implementation
B113-114 - Traffic Calming on Arterial Roadways: How to Tame the Most Dangerously Designed Streets
B115-116 - Rural ITS Town Hall (NRITS)
B117-119 - VMT Policy and Implementation
C120-122 - Planning for Pedestrian Safety on Arterials and in Rural and Disadvantaged Communities
C123-124 - Poster Session 3
Exhibit Hall
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Technical Session
- Overcoming Equity Challenges Through Multimodal Initiatives
A105-106 - Next Generation ITS Deployment Applications
B110-112 - Getting to Zero Using the Safe Systems Approach: Vision Zero in Three U.S. Cities and Australia
B113-114 - Transit Considerations to Connect People and Communities
B115-116 - Innovative Approaches to Planned and Unplanned Events (NRITS)
B117-119 - Improving Safety and Operations at Railroad Grade Crossings
C120-122 - Implementing the Safe System Approach Through Proactive Data-Driven Safety Analysis
C123-124
Wednesday, August 16
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Technical Sessions
- Successful Planning, Engineering, and Construction Projects for All Users
A105-106 - Leading Edge Technology Applications for Effective TSMO
B110-112 - Trends in Transportation Impact Assessment
B113-114 - Real Talk About Safe System Implementation
B115-116 - Traffic Signal Operations: Balancing Safety and Mobility
B117-119 - Safer Work Zones Through Innovative Use of Technology
C120-122 - Transportation’s Role in Addressing Climate Change, Health, and Emission Reduction
C123-124