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Join us for an insightful session on outreach and advocacy strategies presented by Hubert Clay from Delcan Corporation. This workshop highlights best practices effective for stakeholders across Maryland and adjoining states to enhance collaboration in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Participants will include representatives from Maryland DOT, local agencies, federal agencies, and academia. Discover innovative strategies to increase membership engagement, generate revenue through events, and share technological advancements. Together, we can strengthen our collective impact on transportation management.
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ITSA State Chapters Strengthening Workshop Best Practices Session III: Outreach and Advocacy – ITS Maryland November 16, 2008 Presenter: Hubert Clay, Delcan Corporation
Stakeholders • Maryland • Maryland DOT • Maryland SHA • CHART • MdTA • MSP • MTA • Delaware • “While the regional confines of the Chapter has been limited to the State of Maryland, membership is open to organizations from adjoining states, District of Columbia, and all interested stakeholders” • ITS Virginia • ITS Pennsylvania
Stakeholders • Federal Agencies • FHWA • USDOT • U.S. National Park Police • United States Coast Guard • Local Agencies • Baltimore City DOT • Baltimore County DPW • Montgomery County DPW&T • Regional Agencies • Baltimore Metropolitan Council • Multi-jurisdictional • Multi-agency • Multi-modal • Extended Focus • Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Stakeholders • Academia / Students • University of Maryland - CATT • Morgan State University - NTC • Student Chapters • ITS America • Proximity to Washington, DC • State Chapters Council Pavilion • Training Opportunities • Other Groups / Associations • ITE • E-mail lists • Training Opportunities • Event Participation
Events • Annual Meeting • Rotating locations • Baltimore / Washington • Ocean City • Registration / Sponsorship • Revenue generation • Golf Tournament • Tri-Chapter Meeting • ITS Pennsylvania • ITS Virginia • Rotating locations • Western Maryland • Central Pennsylvania • Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Events • Transportation Technology Fair • Legislative Reception • Showcase for projects and technology • Elected Officials • State • Local • Staff • Targeted Invitations / General Outreach • Letters • E-mails • Personal Visits • Food & Beverage • Vendor Displays / Sponsorships
Events • Spring Training • Speaker • Golf Tournament • ITS Roundtable • Member agency / Relevant project • Afternoon schedule • Limited registration • Happy Hour – “un-official” • Baseball Event • Baltimore Orioles • Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum • Pre-game Party • Family Friendly atmosphere
Other Activities • Maryland ITS Working Group (MITS-WG) • CHART • Montgomery County • Device control • Data Sharing • ITS Maryland Scholarship • Difficulties with administration • Difficulties with funding
Maryland ITS Architecture • Hosted on ITS Maryland web page • www.itsmd.org • Stakeholders • Conformity guidance • Elements • Maintenance • Architecture Workshop
Partner Activities • Interstate Highway 50th Anniversary • ITS America functions • Business Leadership Council Support • Mid-Atlantic Workshop on Systems Engineering • USDOT • ITSA • ITS Maryland
ITS MD Web Page • Member News • Contact Information • Press Room • Reading Room • Calendar • Job Postings • Meeting Minutes / Agendas