The ENTERPRISE Program was established in 1991 through an agreement between four U.S. states with common interests in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Since then, ENTERPRISE has grown into a multi-national consortium dedicated to the advancement of ITS. ENTERPRISE provides a focus for coordinating ITS developments and for sharing results within and outside the program. The Program’s organization and funding is based on a pooled-fund approach between the member states in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The primary mission of the ENTERPRISE Program is to develop and carry out a joint research program to develop, evaluate, and deploy innovative ITS technologies. ENTERPRISE seeks to integrate five main areas of ITS: traveler information, safety, standards and architecture, maintenance and operations, and traffic management. One of the main focuses is on rural ITS technologies and applications.

The innovative pooled-fund approach of ENTERPRISE supports joint sponsorship and collaborative development of ITS projects among the member agencies. Each year, members contribute funds in support of innovative ITS projects of mutual interest, and an annual work plan is developed. These projects typically involve private sector partners working with designated member agencies. Agencies that participate in the ENTERPRISE program share technological and institutional experiences in order to provide mutually beneficial lessons for all involved.

ENTERPRISE Program Participants: 

Arizona Department of Transportation Colorado Department of Transportation Dutch Ministry of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Iowa Department of Transportation Kansas Department of Transportation Michigan Department of Transportation Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Minnesota Department of Transportation New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department (NMSHTD) Transport Canada Virginia Department of Transportation Washington State Department of Transportation

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