FMCSA and the I-95 Corridor Coalition have been working cooperatively and successfully in project efforts within the corridor states since the Coalition’s inception. Specifically, the CVO Program Track has focused efforts on Field Operational Tests, which proved a test bed for nationwide projects in the areas of safety, screening and credentialing, and Training and CVISN Deployment Workshops, which have helped corridor states achieve federal goals toward deployment. In an effort to continue the showcase of successfully deployed technologies related to CVISN program goals, FMCSA again approached the Coalition and CVO Program Track leadership to partner in the third event of its kind.

Procurement Agency: ConnDOT
Project Contact: Shelley Feese

Showcase deployments, developments, and technological advancements related to the federal ITS/CVO and CVISN program areas delivered to an International audience in promotion of ITS/CVO technologies and solutions, and the CVISN deployment goal of Level One deployment in at least 50% of the states by September 30, 2003.

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The 2003 ITS/CVO Deployment Showcase was a partnering effort of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), I-95 Corridor Coalition, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to showcase deployments, developments, and technological advancements related to ITS/CVO and the federal CVISN program areas delivered to an International audience in promotion of CVISN deployment goals.

This fully national/international event built upon the progress and momentum of the previously held Eastern and Western States Forums. The Showcase included a vendor fair, panel discussions, interactive demonstrations, and provided an environment conducive to information exchange and networking among the registrants. The 2003 ITS/CVO Deployment Showcase was successfully executed over a three-day event held in late January 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada attracting over 300 representatives from each of the states, Canadian Provinces, motor carrier associations, and representatives from private sector affiliates providing an excellent opportunity to offer guidance and exchange information on current deployments and emerging ITS/CVO concepts. The Showcase offered a great opportunity to involve high-level and mid-level ITS-CVO management and personnel as well as individuals that may not have had opportunity to participate in events such as TRB or ITSA.

Sessions offered panel discussions, presentations and demonstrations in the areas of CVISN Safety, Screening and Credentialing; CVISN 101 and the Peer to Peer Program; Technology and Communications; Data Collection for Highway Safety, Homeland Security; Border Crossing; Industry Initiatives; Freight Mobility; CVIEW/SAFER; and Interoperability.

Deliverables: Presentations were made available on the UKY-sponsored Showcase web site @ www.2003itsforum.org

The results of the Forum were successfully transferring knowledge and education related to deployments, developments, and technological advancements in ITS-CVO. The partnership between FMCSA and the Coalition continues to foster and promote the deployment of CVISN nationally; the success of this event led to high satisfaction in survey results from participants with strong requests to offer this type of venue on an annual basis.

Lessons learned include the need to limit the number of project team sponsors in order to streamline decision making and tasks as well as to increase accountability among team members. Also, consideration of venue length, location, timeliness relating to other events, and lead time for planning and execution are critical in properly coordinating, planning, and executing an event of this importance and magnitude.

Original Project Budget: $30,000

Final Project Expenditures: $29,430.44