ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Safe Highways, Safe Driving
May 28, 2003
Preliminary
AGENDA
Safe Highways/Safe Driving
PURPOSE
This year’s program will focus on the merger of technology advancements in both the automotive and
infrastructure elements of our transportation systems.
7:30 – 9:00
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00
WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
Daniel Smedley, President, ITS Michigan
Alan Taub, General Motors (invited)
HONORABLE JENNIFER GRANHOLM , Governor, State of Michigan (invited)
9:30
SESSION I – ITS - THE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON
The conference will bring together local, state and national partners in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to
learn about new developments, issues and programs.
The purpose of this annual meeting is to share information and examine barriers and opportunities related to joining
the substantial capabilities that are either currently available, or will be available in the near future. The Annual
Conference will also include examination of current and future automotive research activities and needs along with
what the state and federal departments of transportation are doing, or need to do, to integrate these technologies in the
most effective and efficient way possible.
U.S. Congressman Joe Knollenberg
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers
Brent Bair, Managing Director, Road Commission for Oakland County
Chair, ITS Congressional Caucus Advisory Committee
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Decision-makers, public and governmental officials, technical and engineering staff of organizations involved in the
development and application of intelligent transportation vehicular system and infrastructure, suppliers of technology,
ITS and related communication researchers, and those concerned with safety and human factors in vehicular travel.
10: 30 – 10:45
BREAK
10:45
SESSION II – MERGING THE AUTO AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE
Where are we, and what do we need to do?
ITS MICHIGAN
The Intelligent Transportation Society of Michigan (ITS Michigan) is a non-profit organization, a member and state
chapter of ITS America, a central point of contact for business, government and education leaders in ITS Technology
applications.
David Cole, President, Center for Automotive Research
Gloria Jeff, Director, Michigan Department of Transportation
11:30 – 12:30
ITS Michigan is a forum that allows a diverse group of people to provide insight on current ITS projects, as well as
develop ideas for the future of Michigan
Jeremy Salinger, Technical Director of the ACAS/FOT program
Barry Kantowitz, Director, University of Michigan, Transportation Research Institute
ITS Michigan is proud to host the ITS Michigan Annual conference - 2003 at GM Headquarters, Renaissance
Conference Center in Detroit Michigan and hope you will join us for this important transportation forum.
12:30 – 1:45
CONFERENCE SITE
GM Headquarters
Renaissance Conference Center
300 Renaissance Center Level 2
Detroit, Michigan 48243
LUNCH (included in registration fee)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – TELEMATICS, THE HELPING HAND FOR SAFETY
Dave Acton, Executive Director, Global Telematics, GM
2:00 – 3:00
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
See attached Conference Center directions and parking instructions.
SESSION IV – MAKING THE MERGER HAPPEN
A business case for the merger
Mickey Blashfield, Director, Governmental Relations , NEXXUS Program
JeffreyPaniati, Acting Director – ITS Joint Program Office, FHWA (invited)
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING - GPS RECEIVER
ITS Michigan will have a drawing for a handheld GPS receiver for a car, biking or hiking. WAAS-enabled for
precise global positioning. Includes MapSource City Select CD with street-level mapping of hotels, restaurants and
more. Must be present to win.
SESSION III – THE DRIVER AND ITS
Helping the driver avoid collisions
3:00 – 3:10
PRESENTATION WRAP-UP
3:10
NETWORKING RECEPTION (included in registration fee)
DRAWING (must be present to win)
ITS Michigan Annual Meeting - 2003
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Please type or print clearly the following information (as it will appear on your name badge.)
Photocopy this form for multiple registrations for others in your organization.
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Enclose your check, made payable to ITS Michigan and mail to:
ITS MICHIGAN
2187 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD
SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320-1778
Registration Fee:
(includes luncheon, breaks, and reception)
Members: $100.00
Non-members: $125.00
This form is also available on the ITS Michigan web site at www.itsmi.org
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For registration questions, call Amy Beaupre at 248-334-4971
General Motors Headquarters
Renaissance Conference Center
Wednesday, May 28, 2003