The Digital Road To Recovery

Rob Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation gave a fascinating talk about the importance of investing in digital infrastructure during the IBTTA Annual Meeting in Chicago. He spoke about the kind of dramatic impact that significant investments in IT and the Smart Power Grid could have on our country, comparing it to the secondary impact of the Interstate highway system on the U.S. in the 1960s.

Fast Company expert blogger and leadership visionary Seth Kahan has written an excellent summary of Atkinson's remarks here. You can also watch Atkinson's full presentation on IBTTA's website.

-- Pat Jones

Is VMT the Holy Grail?

They don’t make theater any better than this. During IBTTA’s Annual Meeting in Chicago, President Kary Witt moderated a session on Monday afternoon literally called “Is VMT the Holy Grail?” Consider the cast of characters: Dan Baxter, Karen Hedlund, Marcelle Jones, Mike Krusee, Mark Muriello, Jack Opiola, Ed Regan, and Joshua Schank all on one stage. Once they finished their theological and etymological definitions of “Holy Grail” and what that means for transportation, then the real fireworks began. You have to see this stuff. If you were not able to come to Chicago, click here to watch the archived webcast of this remarkable session.

--Pat Jones