2017 Western States Forum

Plans are underway for the 12th annual Western States Forum, to be held June 20-22, 2017. We promise continued excellence in technical content along with a range of new technical topics.

Registration for the 2017 Forum is now open!

2017 Western States Forum brochure

The Forum will be held in Yreka, California, at the Holiday Inn Express. Lodging information for the Forum can be found on the 2017 Forum Lodging page.

The following technical presentations and demonstrations are currently on the 2017 Forum agenda:

  • An Iterative Approach to Intelligent Traffic Systems Asset Management
    Jim Whalen
    Nevada Department of Transportation

  • Installing DSRC Systems for Vehicle to Infrastructure Applications
    Blaine Leonard
    Utah Department of Transportation

  • ITS Firmware for the Advanced Transportation Controller
    Doug Spencer
    Oregon Department of Transportation

  • PPPoE Security on Networks Utilizing Ethernet Interfaces
    Lonnie Hobbs, Jeremiah Pearce
    Caltrans District 2

  • Radar Technology for Distinguishing Between Bicycles and Cars
    Martha Styer, John Slonaker
    Caltrans Headquarters, Traffic Operations

  • Relating Naturalistic Global Positioning System (GPS) Driving Data with Long-Term Safety Performance of Roadways
    Dr. Anurag Pande, Stephen Lakowske
    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

  • UDOT Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures
    Jamie Mackey
    Utah Department of Transportation

  • WeatherShare Phase 4
    Doug Galarus
    WTI