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As we approach Labor Day and gear up for a record-breaking travel weekend, it’s important to remember that properly functioning brakes are critical to keeping vehicles safe on the road. During the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's #BrakeSafetyWeek, here’s a reminder that all vehicles need regular maintenance to perform their best. Make safety your priority, get your brakes inspected, and together we can keep our roads safe! #BeSafeTogether #BrakeSafety

#IBTTA's Mark Muriello (or for this article's purposes, "Michael") spoke to the Tribune-Review in Pittsburgh today in a story the publication ran on toll enforcement by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Read how "Mike" details the challenges that toll authorities are overcoming with open road tolling, electronic collection, and reciprocity agreements and how cashless tolling can improve roadway #safety, among other benefits. https://lnkd.in/eUHB_Whg

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its plan to accelerate V2X deployment across the United States. V2X technology enhances road safety by enabling real-time communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and road users, helping to reduce crashes and protect drivers. As infrastructure improves nationwide, V2X will continue to optimize traffic systems and enhance mobility. During #GlobalRoadSafetyWeek, IBTTA CEO Pat Jones and Intelligent Transportation Society of America President & CEO Laura Demeo Chace discussed the important role V2X technology plays in improving safety and protecting drivers on America's roads. Listen to their whole conversation: https://lnkd.in/eDafh9m8 #BeSafeTogether #SavingLivesWithConnectivity #IBTTA

What's that now? Smishing? (Explain please.) Smishing is a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals. "Smishing" combines "SMS"—or "short message service," and "phishing." "Phishing" generally pertains to attacks on the internet, email, or websites. IBTTA WEBINAR: Smashing Smishing in Tolling August 21, 2024 11:00am - Noon ET Join this important Webinar webinar presented by IBTTA's Emerging Technologies Committee in collaboration with the Council of Platinum Sponsors (CoPS). Tolling experts from both the public and private sectors will discuss and share insights on the recent surge in smishing attacks, as well as strategies to prevent and respond to these complex cyber events. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eDEu_Tme

Don't miss this!!!! #IBTTA's Recognition Working Group has produced its next DEI Spotlights! interview with James Hofmann (Executive Director and CEO of North Texas Tollway Authority). This one is (another) MUST WATCH video, Y'all! In this edition of the video series, Snehal Ambare, P.E. skillfully asks James Hofmann just the right questions which result in us sponging off a free class in leadership -- complete with hearing from James what his pillars of growth are and how his significant personal values motivate him in finding his purpose. You'll want to sit down for this one and prepare to be inspired! https://lnkd.in/ekQzndVs

Interested in Driving Content for IBTTA’s 2025 Meetings? Join 2025 IBTTA President, James Hofmann and your IBTTA colleagues for a virtual planning session for all six of IBTTA’s 2025 Meetings. We need your expertise and input to launch the content planning for IBTTA's six Education Series events. 2025 Virtual Conference Planning Meeting Friday, September 6 11:00am - 1:00pm (ET) ✅ Registration and attendance are exclusive to IBTTA Members. ✅ This meeting will take place on Zoom. Attendees will split up into breakout rooms based on the meeting group they join. https://lnkd.in/eNg3jqPy

In order to #BeSafeTogether, we must drive with empathy. Hear from #IBTTA’s Executive Director and CEO Pat Jones in Roads & Bridges latest issue on why protecting our road community starts with avoiding speeding, staying off cell phones, and being cognizant of road workers. With drivers on the road keeping empathy in mind, our roads will become safer for all. #BeSafeTogether https://lnkd.in/ey88A8ZS

IBTTA WEBINAR: Smashing Smishing in Tolling August 21, 2024 11:00am - Noon ET Complimentary for all registrants "Smishing" is a social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals. "Smishing" combines "SMS"—or "short message service," and "phishing." "Phishing" generally pertains to attacks on the internet, email, or websites. Since early March, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has had over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection services from at least three states. IC3 complaint information indicates the scam may be moving from state to state. Join #IBTTA for this important webinar, "Smashing Smishing in Tolling," presented by the Emerging Technologies Committee in collaboration with the Council of Platinum Sponsors (CoPS). Tolling experts from both the public and private sectors will discuss and share insights on the recent surge in smishing attacks, as well as strategies to prevent and respond to these complex cyber events. PANEL: Rafael Hernandez, MBA George Christopher, Esq. Mark Cantelli Mark Muriello Michael Shay Dave Snow Pratul K. [Pratul Kant] Saïd Majdi Register now at https://lnkd.in/eDEu_Tme

New technology is bringing a friendly competition to Georgia’s roads. #IBTTA member Georgia Department of Transportation is looking to crown the state's safest driver. Do you have what it takes? Learn more about the safe driving competition at the link below! #BeSafeTogether https://lnkd.in/edbXPt9k

Yesterday at #IBTTAFortMyers, volunteers came together for the Annual Service Project to support the Community Cooperative and repaired some of the damage the community sustained as a result of Hurricane Ian. What a wonderful inspiration Community Cooperative is in southwest Florida! Thank you to our Sponsors! AtkinsRéalis Emovis HNTB IntelliRoad Kapsch TrafficCom AG Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Milligan Partners TransCore ViaPlus And THANK YOU for the beautiful photos, Sadie Lebo!