What is ITS?
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are technology-based tools that facilitate smoother traffic operations and enhance the safety, efficiency, and dependability of the transportation system. Examples of ITS tools implemented in the region include signal coordination, transit signal priority, ramp metering, emergency vehicle preemption, and dynamic messaging signs.
ITS Planning at PSRC
PSRC maintains a regional traffic signal/ITS inventory, which includes the signalized intersections along the National Highway System in the region and the ITS tools deployed at each of those intersections. In addition, PSRC maintains the Regional ITS Architecture, which highlights existing and planned ITS systems in the region. PSRC also incorporates ITS, emerging transportation technologies and other traffic operation investments into regional planning efforts such as the Regional Transportation Plan.
PSRC ITS/Traffic Operations Work Program Purpose
PSRC ITS/Traffic Operations Work Program Purpose PSRC’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Operations work program is based on the understanding that these investments are critical to maximizing the efficiency of our transportation system and improving mobility and safety throughout the region.
How can I engage in regional ITS/Traffic Operations work?
PSRC is tailoring engagement around the work program with ad-hoc meetings, events and other communications. PSRC will be hosting a meeting for all ITS stakeholders in the region on Thursday, October 7 from 1pm – 2:30pm. At this meeting attendees will discuss ITS and traffic operations in the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan.
This meeting will be online/call-in only. Please register in advance of the meeting to receive the Zoom connection information and an Outlook calendar hold.
Register for October 7 PSRC ITS Stakeholder Convening
Have a new ITS Project?
Please fill out the ITS Submission Form for New or Modified Systems.