The document summarizes the ITS America Annual Conference, which focuses on putting people first through smart communities and cities. It provides an introduction from panelists at the US Department of Transportation and discusses moving forward by putting people first with smart cities and communities. It then covers topics like defining smart cities and communities, their benefits, the US DOT's role in supporting them, and success factors. Finally, it discusses how smart cities and communities are tackling transportation challenges and provides information on the ITS Joint Program Office and their research programs.
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