1. ITSA State Chapters Strengthening Workshop Best Practices Session III: Outreach and Advocacy – ITS Maryland November 16, 2008 Presenter: Hubert Clay, Delcan Corporation

2. Stakeholders Maryland – Maryland DOT – Maryland SHA – CHART – MdTA – MSP – MTA Delaware – “While the regional confines of the Chapter has been limited to the State of Maryland, membership is open to organizations from adjoining states, District of Columbia, and all interested stakeholders” ITS Virginia ITS Pennsylvania

3. Stakeholders Federal Agencies – FHWA – USDOT – U.S. National Park Police – United States Coast Guard Local Agencies – Baltimore City DOT – Baltimore County DPW – Montgomery County DPW&T Regional Agencies – Baltimore Metropolitan Council Multi-jurisdictional Multi-agency Multi-modal Extended Focus – Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

4. Stakeholders Academia / Students – University of Maryland - CATT – Morgan State University - NTC – Student Chapters ITS America – Proximity to Washington, DC – State Chapters Council Pavilion – Training Opportunities Other Groups / Associations – ITE E-mail lists Training Opportunities Event Participation

5. Events Annual Meeting – Rotating locations Baltimore / Washington Ocean City – Registration / Sponsorship Revenue generation – Golf Tournament Tri-Chapter Meeting – ITS Pennsylvania – ITS Virginia – Rotating locations Western Maryland Central Pennsylvania Shenandoah Valley Virginia

6. Events Transportation Technology Fair Legislative Reception Showcase for projects and technology Elected Officials – State – Local – Staff Targeted Invitations / General Outreach – Letters – E-mails – Personal Visits Food & Beverage Vendor Displays / Sponsorships

7. Events Spring Training – Speaker – Golf Tournament ITS Roundtable – Member agency / Relevant project – Afternoon schedule – Limited registration – Happy Hour – “un-official” Baseball Event – Baltimore Orioles – Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum – Pre-game Party – Family Friendly atmosphere

8. Other Activities Maryland ITS Working Group (MITS-WG) – CHART – Montgomery County – Device control – Data Sharing ITS Maryland Scholarship – Difficulties with administration – Difficulties with funding

9. Maryland ITS Architecture Hosted on ITS Maryland web page – www.itsmd.org www.itsmd.org Stakeholders Conformity guidance Elements Maintenance – Architecture Workshop

10. Partner Activities Interstate Highway 50 th Anniversary ITS America functions – Business Leadership Council Support Mid-Atlantic Workshop on Systems Engineering – USDOT – ITSA – ITS Maryland

11. ITS MD Web Page Member News Contact Information Press Room Reading Room Calendar Job Postings Meeting Minutes / Agendas