Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum (WSRTTIF)

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What does it take to make Rural ITS work? It takes technical excellence across a variety of skill areas. It takes creativity. It also helps to learn from the experiences of others. The challenges in making Rural ITS work are significant. Therefore, it’s important for ITS technology practitioners to be able to meet in order to share what they’ve learned and help advance the state-of-the-practice. Starting in 2006, the Western States Rural Transportation Technology Implementers Forum has provided ITS implementers and engineers from the western states region with valuable opportunities for detailed dialogue about some innovative engineering and communications projects designed to support the rural transportation system. The Forum is valuable, not only for the detailed and knowledgeable presentations and demonstrations, but also for the times outside of sessions where participants can network with their peers from other districts and states. The Western States Forum is unique. Speakers are given an extended amount of time to really delve into the nuts and bolts of how a project works, whether it relates to equations, source code, component-level discussion, or lessons learned. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout and not just at the end of a presentation or demonstration. High quality technical content, discussion, transparency and trust are the main goals of the Forum.

Recent Updates:

Don’t miss this event! Last chance to register for the 2026 Forum! May 20th, 2026	Mark your calendar for the next Forum – June 16-18, 2026! December 4th, 2025	SAVE THE DATE for the 20th Annual Forum in June 2025! January 16th, 2025	19th Annual Forum Highlights December 31st, 2024	It's time to register for the 2024 Forum! March 27th, 2024	2023 Western States Forum Review February 2nd, 2024

Check back soon for more Western States Forum updates.

UPDATE: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Don’t miss this event! Last chance to register for the 2026 Forum!

The 21st annual Western States Forum is slated for June 16th – 18th, 2026, in historic Grass Valley, California. The Forum will feature ‘nuts and bolts’ discussions and demonstrations of rural ITS technologies, and there are a few spots still available! (Registration)

This year's technical agenda includes:

• Chain-Up Delay Tracking and Estimation
  Jeremiah Pearce, Caltrans District 2
  Douglas Galarus, Montana Technological University

• Design and Deployment of WSDOT Truck Parking Information Management System
  Nutvara Jantarathaneewat, University of Washington
  Washington State Department of Transportation

• Nevada’s Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) Pilot Project
  Eric MacGill, Jordan James
  Nevada Department of Transportation

• Powering ITS Devices in Challenging Environments
  Troy Torgersen, Tyson Larson
  Utah Department of Transportation

• ReadyOp: Integrating Communications, Information Sharing and Operations in the Field Through Practical Applications
  Aisha Dayal
  Washington State Department of Transportation

• Remote Monitoring and Control of Rural Warning Signs
  Gregg Thompson, Mark Aragon
  Nevada Department of Transportation

• Safepath Wrong Way Systems by WSDOT Southwest Region
  Scott Mercer, Dan Huynh
  Washington State Department of Transportation

The Forum is unique in that participants are encouraged to ask questions during presentations, which generates relevant technical conversations. Networking opportunities and extended breaks between presentations provide additional opportunities for the exchange of information and ideas.

Take a look at the WSF Past Forums page to review technical content, photo galleries, and event schedules from the past 20 years of the Western States Forum.

Don’t miss this event! The Forum offers:

• Networking opportunities
• Detailed and relevant technical presentations
• Technical demonstrations and discussions
• Excellent location and quality facilities
• Low cost

The Western States Forum is supported by the Western States Rural Transportation Consortium (WSRTC), which keeps the event affordable. There is no registration fee, all meals are provided, and lodging is available at the state government rate.

There are still a few spots left to attend the Forum. Sign up now on the Forum Registration page or via the Forum brochure.

You can find lodging information, maps and directions, things to do around the Grass Valley area, and previous presentations on the Forum website.

See you in Grass Valley this summer!

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