Texas Technology Task Force
The Texas Technology Task Force advances the development of a high-performance transportation system that continues to position Texas as a leader in economic activity and technological innovation. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and emerging technology sectors, the Task Force aligns priorities, fosters collaboration, and leverages shared expertise to shape a safer, more innovative transportation future for Texas.
Join the upcoming task force meeting by registering below!
September 16, 2026
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Virtual or in-person at TxDOT Stassney Campus - 6230 E. Stassney Ln., Austin, TX 78744
Auditorium Conference Room
Agenda
1:00 PM | Welcome & Meeting Overview
Opening to establish context and decision lens for intelligent intersections under the guiding principles of safety and innovation.
- Darran Anderson, TxDOT Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation
- Rose Guajardo, TxDOT TTTF Strategic Management Analyst
1:15 PM | The Intelligent Intersection Vision: Where Are We Today?
This presenter will explore how the safety-first approach to intersection design applies to the future of intelligent intersections. She will discuss how technology can serve as a complementary tool where geometric solutions are constrained by right-of-way, cost, operational, or community factors.
Speaker:
- Amanda Austin, TxDOT Roundabout and Alternative Intersection Design Lead
1:35 PM | Panel 1: Intelligent Intersections in Action: Deployments, Lessons, and Opportunities
This panel will explore real-world applications of intelligent intersection technologies and discuss the opportunities, challenges, and investments needed to accelerate deployment. Panelists will share implementation experiences, early results, and lessons that can help Texas agencies determine which applications are ready for extensive deployment.
Moderator: Amanda Austin, TxDOT Roundabout and Alternative Intersection Design Lead
Panelists:
- Bob Brydia, TTI Senior Research Scientist and Technology Innovation Lead
- Blaine Leonard, Utah DOT Transportation Technology Engineer
- Joe Cottrell, Maricopa County Department of Transportation Traffic Technology Branch Manager
- John Hibbard, Georgia DOT Deputy Chief Engineer
2:45 PM | Break
3:00 PM | Panel 2: Beyond Smart Signals: The Next Generation of Intelligent Intersections
This panel will explore how intelligent intersections may evolve as advanced sensing, edge computing, and artificial intelligence become more widely implemented. The panel will also include time for demonstrations that reflect the future of intersection technologies.
Moderator: Srinivasa Sunkari, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Panelists:
- Nick D’Andre, Grid Matrix CEO and Co-Founder
- Joshua Auld, Argonne National Laboratory
4:15 PM | Reflections & Closing Remarks
- Task Force Members
- Darran Anderson, TxDOT Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation
4:30 PM | Adjourn
Virtual Meeting Information
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25736627147484?p=9M9RrC6ycgwfeXjKOh
Meeting ID: 257 366 271 474 84
Passcode: BM9jr7uK
Dial in by phone
+1 737-787-8607,,760922199# United States, Austin
Phone conference ID: 760 922 199#
Join on a video conferencing device
Tenant key: txdot-gov@m.webex.com
Video ID: 117 770 255 4
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