ITS Florida
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Transcript of ITS Florida
Intelligent Transportation Society of Florida www.itsflorida.org
Presented to:
ITS AmericaState Chapters Strengthening Workshop
Presented by:
Anita Vandervalk, ITS Florida President
ITS FloridaOutreach and Advocacy
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2Presentation Outline
Chapter overview
Why is outreach important?
How does ITS Florida accomplish outreach?
Resources
Lessons learned
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3ITS Florida Overview
Formed in 1992, affiliated with ITSA in 1994
Fifteen years of advocacy for innovation in transportation technology for a safer Florida
Currently 116 members
Five committees (Events, Member Services, Management, Outreach, Professional Capacity Building) plus ITS Advisory Council
PrioritiesProvide our partners with improved access to technology and institutional relationships
Work with partners to promote and demonstrate value to ITS (saving lives, time, money)
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4ITS Florida Mission
To foster the application of ITS solutions in Florida by sharing ideas and timely information with our membership,
stimulating public/private partnerships, advocating ITS deployment, offering guidance to policy managers, and
encouraging interest and support of ITS throughout Florida.
To foster the application of ITS solutions in Florida by sharing ideas and timely information with our membership,
stimulating public/private partnerships, advocating ITS deployment, offering guidance to policy managers, and
encouraging interest and support of ITS throughout Florida.
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5Furthering Mission and Goals
All programs offered by ITS Florida are specifically tailored toward meeting its mission and goals
At our annual retreats – we review and update goals and objectives
All members of the board are very aware of the goals and meeting these goals is consistently emphasized in monthly board meetings
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6External Goals
Advocate ITS on behalf of our members
Promote the development and expansion of ITS markets
Provide members with information on current ITS markets and opportunities
Provide the premier forum for ITS information exchange among public, private and academic sectors
Promote collaboration among ITS stakeholders (Advisory)
Advise the FDOT ITS program on ITS issues
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7Internal Goals
Show leadership in regional and national ITS activities
Expand membership
Provide services responsive to member needs
Engage membership in chapter activities
Maintain a strong chapter structure
Maintain financial stability in all accounts
Provide effective Professional Capacity Building/Training
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8How We Accomplish Outreach
Consistently and systematically
Events
Legislative program
Communication
Awards program
Speakers bureau
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9Events
Biennial Transpo ConferenceCo-hosted with ITE, FDOT and FHWA350 to 500 in attendance4 tracks of technical sessionsSignificant networking and exhibiting opportunitiesKeep track of lessons learned
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10Events, continued
Capacity building courses
ITS Florida Members Forum
Annual Meeting
“How we help our members meet and grow
as professionals”
“How we help our members meet and grow
as professionals”
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11Legislative Program
Legislative/media outreach package being developed
Systematic legislative plan
Monitoring bills
Local delegation meetings
“Adopt-A-Legislator” program
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12Communication
Interactive website
DisseminatorCoordination with FDOT in publishing news
News releases
Regular committee meetings
E-mail updates
E-Newsletters
Outreach and training series – Professional Capacity Building
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13Awards Program
Annual awardsPresident’s AwardOutstanding Achievement AwardsITS Florida Member of the Year ITS Professional of the Year ITS Champion of the YearHonor Roll Members
Scholarship program
“Recognizing our members and their accomplishments”
“Recognizing our members and their accomplishments”
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14Speaker’s Bureau/Team of Experts
Team of experts profiled in newsletters and web
Identification of sister agency speaking opportunities
Ready made PowerPoint and other materials
George Gilhooley
George Gilhooley, PE, Florida ITS Leader/Associate Vice President of HNTB Corporation. Click the following link to view his impressive resume: George Gilhooley. Contact Mr. Gilhooley via email.
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15Other
Biennial member surveys
Liaisons/reciprocal membership with other organizations
Membership exhibitAt all major related conferences in Florida and ITSA
Materials and give-aways
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Goal: Advocate ITS on behalf of our members
Speakers Bureau – Complete MPO presentations and find other opportunities
Identify university speakers and opportunities
Develop articles for media and invite media to special events
Develop white papers on board-determined hot topics for distribution to media
Maintain existing and obtain new reciprocal membershipsFBT Annual Retreat – Continue to collaborate with FBT annuallyIBTTAITEIEEEFL League of CitiesFL Association of CountiesNational Conference on Minority Transportation OfficialsTranspoITS Florida Annual Meeting
Outreach to legislators and administrative
executivesOutreach to the public Outreach to other
professional associations
Adopt a legislator – Update list and identify a representative for each legislator
Transportation Commission – Meet with Mark Reichert to identify ideas
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Goal: Promote the development and expansion of ITS markets
Prepare for VII
Develop information exchange with vendors
Support ITS/TIM performance measures through articles, presentations, and website
Target MPOs for materials and presentations; prioritize MPOs where there is no ITS Florida member
Foster development of ITS performance
measures
Advocate the use of new ITS technologies
Advocate the mainstreaming of ITS
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18Goal: Provide members with information on current ITS markets and opportunities
Up-to-date member profiles
More industry info
Improve website functionality and appearance
Put articles on website
Write updates for Disseminator
Assign and maintain an ITS America liaison
Assign and maintain a liaison with other associations
Include in agendas to keep informed
Support each other’s events and publications
Provide periodic informational newsletters
Provide a dynamic and diverse Web site
Share information from ITS America and other
associations
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19ITS Florida Calendar
Lists monthly planning activities for committee chairs, administrator and Board
When to start planning scholarship, annual event, elections, awards etc.
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20Latest Outreach Activities
Two new subcommitteesBenefits of ITSITS technical solutions
Renewed targeted membership drive
Presentations to MPOs
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21New & Improved Website
The Harrington Group
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22Outreach Resources/Materials
Brochure
Business card with benefits of ITS Florida
PowerPoint presentations – in versions from 10 to 60 minutes
Legislative package
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23Lessons Learned
Tap into the experts
Be consistent
Find and keep the best
Times are changing – be flexible
Be sensitive to members needs
Have fun!
“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets
the credit.”
“It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets
the credit.”