In states, cities and local communities across the country, a movement is underway to make our nation's transportation network safer and more livable for all users -- including drivers, bicyclists, commercial vehicle operators, transit drivers and riders, and pedestrians of all ages.  

Attend the next installment of ITS America's regional event series, the ChicagoComplete Streets Symposium, to learn firsthand about the latest developments in Complete Street technology, ITS solutions and public space applications. 

REGISTER FOR THE COMPLETE STREETS SYMPOSIUM

July 25-26, 2013

Chicago Transit Authority Headquarters
567 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60661

Symposium Program

Day One: Thursday, July 25th     

8:00  –  9:00 a.m. 
Registration and Networking

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 
Opening Session: Complete Streets, Technology and ITS

Introductory Remarks: Scott Belcher, President and CEO, ITS America

Welcome Remarks: Forrest Claypool, President, Chicago Transit Authority

Keynote Address: Beth Osborne, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

10:30 – 11:40 a.m.
Panel 1: True Mobility: Riding, Biking & Walking within the Complete Streets Program 

Moderator: Carol Schweiger, TranSystems

Confirmed Speakers: Janet Attarian, City of Chicago; Mike Noblet, International Business Machines, Corp. (IBM); Stefanie Seskin, Complete Streets Coalition; and Craig Williams, Alta Bike Share

Noon – 1:30 p.m. 

Luncheon Keynote:  Gabe Klein, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation 

1:40 – 2:50 p.m.
Panel 2: Traffic Light & Signal Technology: Lighting the Way for Bikes, Pedestrians & Transit

Moderator: Sabrina Sussman, ITS America

Confirmed Speakers: Michael Bolton, PACE Bus System; Farhad Pooran, Telvent/Schneider Electric; Mike Shea, Econolite Group, Inc.; Steve Smith, Carnegie Mellon University; and Ramin Massoumi, Iteris 

3:30 – 4:40 p.m.
Panel 3: Smart Parking and Big Data for Complete Streets

Moderator: Peter Skosey, Metropolitan Planning Council

Confirmed Speakers: Matt Darst, Xerox; Greg Fiorindo, Streetline, Inc.; John Tolva, City of Chicago; Scott Kulby, Chicago Department of Transportation; Brent Paxton, ParkMobile

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 
Reception

Day Two: Friday, July 26th

8:00  – 8:30 a.m. 
Continental Breakfast 

8:30  – 10:00 a.m.
Panel 4: Safety First: The Role of Detection Technologies

Moderator: Mark Fayta, Iteris

Confirmed Speakers: Dan Dietrich, FLIR; Ray Schreiber, Sensys Networks; Jim Tuton, CEO of American Traffic Solutions; David Zavattero, Chicago Department of Transportation

10:00  – 10:40 a.m.
Smart Solution Spotlight Award Presentation 

10:40 - 1:30 p.m. 
Chicago City Transportation Tours

1:30 p.m. 
Adjourn