ITS Forum 2025
Driving the Future – ITS for Safer, Smarter, and Sustainable Mobility
October 29, 2025
Located at UCR Glasgow Residential Restaurant (“The Zone,” 2nd Floor)
680 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507. View map.
As part of the week-long ISO/TC 204 Plenary on Intelligent Transport Systems, the Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) at the University of California, Riverside invites you to a one-day forum on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Coinciding with a global gathering of industry, research, policy, and standards leaders, the ITS Forum brings these communities together for candid discussion, collaboration, and near-term coordination.

Why Attend?
Join participants from across academia, industry, and government as we unpack the role of ITS in shaping safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility. Through keynotes, panel discussions, technical sessions, and interactive workshops, the forum will highlight innovations in AI, connected infrastructure, congestion management, and automated vehicle readiness. You'll also gain first-hand insight into regional and international deployments, as well as the policy and technology frameworks driving global ITS progress.
Forum Highlights:
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Keynote Address: The evolution of ITS technologies and their real-world impact
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Panel Sessions: Deep dives into safety, sustainability, and congestion mitigation
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AI in ITS: How artificial intelligence is redefining mobility
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Interactive Workshop: Preparing infrastructure and policy for automated vehicles
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Networking: Opportunities to connect with local leaders, international delegates, and transportation innovators
Evening Reception at The Cheech

📍 Location: 3581 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kick off the ITS Forum with an evening at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in downtown Riverside — one of the nation’s premier destinations for Chicano art. Known simply as The Cheech, this vibrant museum houses nearly 500 works of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography from acclaimed Chicano artists.
Against this inspiring backdrop, you’ll enjoy light refreshments and networking with international delegates, researchers, and industry leaders while exploring bold, colorful exhibits that celebrate heritage and innovation alike.
This reception is more than a social gathering — it’s a chance to connect, recharge, and immerse yourself in Riverside’s art and culture before a full day of ITS programming.
Parking & Access
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On-site garage adjacent to The Cheech
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Nearby city garages & meters (some free after hours)
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Accessible parking & ramp access via Orange Street
Time | Session | Details |
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8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast |
Join us for a welcome coffee and light refreshments as you register for the forum. This is a great opportunity to meet and greet with fellow industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers |
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Opening Remarks | Welcome remarks from Rodolfo Torres, Mathew Barth, and Dean Zabrieszach. |
9:15 – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address: The Evolution of ITS: From Vehicles, Infrastructure, and Intelligence |
Speaker: TBA Description: This keynote will explore the transformative role of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in modern transport systems. |
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Panel Discussion 1: ITS for Safety and Congestion Management |
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) play a crucial role in enhancing safety and managing congestion on roadways by integrating advanced vehicle infrastructure technologies such as sensors, communication systems, and real-time data analytics. These Discussion will cover:
Moderator: Kanok Boriboonsomsin Panelists: TBA |
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Morning Tea Break | Light refreshments and networking. |
11:15 – 12:15 PM | Technical Session: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Mobility |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to enable autonomous driving, enhance decision-making, optimize traffic flow, and improve safety. By leveraging machine learning and predictive analytics, AI can process vast amounts of real-time sensor data for navigation, traffic data to forecast congestion patterns, detect incidents, and suggest optimal routing strategies. AI-powered computer vision systems can also monitor road conditions, identify hazards, and support autonomous vehicle navigation. Furthermore, AI enables adaptive traffic signal control, which dynamically adjusts signal timings based on current traffic volumes, reducing delays and emissions. Overall, AI transforms ITS into a more responsive, efficient, and intelligent framework for modern transportation management. Discussion will cover:
Moderator: TBA Panelists: TBA |
12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch Break | Lunch provided for attendees. |
1:15 – 2:15 PM | Panel Discussion 2: Sustainability through ITS |
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) contribute significantly to sustainability by promoting more efficient and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. ITS reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by smoothing traffic flow, as well as minimizing idling and congestion. Additionally, ITS supports the integration of electric vehicles and public transport by providing infrastructure for charging stations and real-time transit information, encouraging modal shifts away from single-occupancy vehicles. ITS helps cities reduce their carbon footprint and move toward more sustainable, resilient transportation networks. Discussion will cover:
Moderator: Hang Qui Panelists: TBA |
2:15 – 3:15 PM | Workshop: Preparing for Automated Vehicles |
The relationship between Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and automated vehicles is deeply interconnected, as ITS provides the foundational infrastructure and data environment that enables safe and efficient autonomous driving. ITS technologies such as vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, real-time traffic management, and sensor networks support automated vehicles by delivering critical information about road conditions, intersections and potential hazards. In turn, automated vehicles contribute data back to ITS networks, enhancing situational awareness, and enabling more responsive traffic control. This synergy improves safety, reduces congestion, and supports the broader goals of smart mobility and sustainable urban transport systems. The workshop will cover:
Moderator: Mathew Barth Panelists: TBA |
3:15 – 3:30 PM | Afternoon Tea Break | Coffee, tea, and refreshments. |
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Closing Plenary: The Road Ahead — Building Collaborative Ecosystems for ITS Innovation |
This plenary session will provide a summary of the day's key insights and explore future directions and collaborative opportunities for ITS innovation. Speaker: TBA |
4:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Remarks from Mathew Barth, Dean Zabrieszach, and Rosibel Ochoa. |
ITS Forum Venue
UCR Glasgow Residential Restaurant — “The Zone,” 2nd Floor
680 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507 — View map.
Arrival & Check-in
- Check-in opens at 8:30 AM
Parking & Transportation
- Rideshare encouraged (Uber/Lyft)
- Purchase parking in advance for Lot 13 or Lot 15 — PURCHASE PARKING HERE
Questions?
Sara Salsgiver at ssalsgiv@ucr.edu