Intelligent Transportation Society of New York holds Inaugural Conference at the University at Buffalo

The theme of the 2025 meeting was “Connecting the Region.” The full-day event featured a one-day conference that was attended by a variety of stakeholders from government, academia and industry to discuss the latest projects and technical advances in New York's western region. The event was hosted by the Center for Tomorrow at the North Campus of UB. 

The program consisted of technical sessions with lectures, discussions and culminated with a marquee site visit to the brand-new Transportation Research & Visualization Laboratory in 101/102 Ketter Hall. Meeting attendees were offered an introduction to advanced simulation and discussion of how technology can foster research and collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the mobility sector. 

Attendees were given the opportunity to sample the driving, bicycle and pedestrian simulators. Keynote speakers included opening remarks from Dr. Stephen Still, professor of practice with the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (CSEE), who serves as the primary benefactor of our Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics. 

Additional speakers included Dr. Ziqi Song, associate professor of CSEE; Dr. Austin Angulo, assistant professor of CSEE; representatives from the New York State Department of Transportation, the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition; the Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council; and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. 

ITS-NY offers educational resources and outreach initiatives to enhance the understanding of ITS applications and technologies; serves as a platform for interaction, discussion, and professional networking within the ITS community—featuring both regular and special meetings, conferences, and technical programs; and encourages involvement in national ITS events and forums.

For more details, visit the ITS-NY website.