Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum (WSRTTIF)
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What does it take to make Rural ITS work? It takes technical excellence across a variety of skill areas. It takes creativity. It also helps to learn from the experiences of others. The challenges in making Rural ITS work are significant. Therefore, it’s important for ITS technology practitioners to be able to meet in order to share what they’ve learned and help advance the state-of-the-practice. Starting in 2006, the Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum has provided ITS implementers and engineers from the western states region with valuable opportunities for detailed dialogue about some innovative engineering and communications projects designed to support the rural transportation system. The Forum is valuable, not only for the detailed and knowledgeable presentations and demonstrations, but also for the times outside of sessions where participants can network with their peers from other districts and states. The Western States Forum is unique. Speakers are given an extended amount of time to really delve into the nuts and bolts of how a project works, whether it relates to equations, source code, component-level discussion, or lessons learned. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout and not just at the end of a presentation or demonstration. High quality technical content, discussion, transparency and trust are the main goals of the Forum. |
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| Important Notice! 15th Annual Western States Forum Canceled April 13th, 2020 |
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UPDATE: Monday, April 13th, 2020
Due to the current coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, we are sad to inform you that the 15th Annual Western States Forum in Yreka, CA, June 16-18, 2020, is canceled. Here is the official announcement from the Steering Committee.
Check back later this year for information about the 16th Western States Forum in 2021!
DATE: March 26, 2020
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the current coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, we are sad to inform you that the 15th Annual Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum in Yreka, CA, June 16-18, 2020, is canceled.
Following recommendations from the CDC and the State of California Governor’s Office, we believe that canceling the Forum is in the best interest of all participants, particularly given uncertainty with travel restrictions, teleworking and pending workload upon return to normalcy.
This is not an action the steering committee has taken lightly -- a lot had been done to make this year’s Forum a success. We gratefully acknowledge the work many have already put into this year’s Forum, including the presenters, participants, meeting coordinators and vendors. Cancellation will impact all these individuals.
On a positive note, we fully intend to have a 16th Annual Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum in June 2021. Stay tuned for details as planning for next year’s Forum will begin soon. Together, we will make next year’s Western States Forum awesome once again!!!
Thank you for your understanding during these trying times.
Sean Campbell, PEChief, ITS Special Projects Branch
Caltrans Division of Research, Innovation, and System Information
Jeremiah Pearce, PE
Chief, Office of ITS Engineering and Support
Caltrans District 2
The Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum is sponsored by the
California Department of Transportation and the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium.
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Steering Committee Member
Leann A.F. Koon |
Steering Committee Member
Jeremiah Pearce, P.E. |
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Steering Committee Member
Douglas Galarus |
Steering Committee Member
Sean Campbell, P.E. |
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