A firm dedicated to making roadways safer and more efficient is getting
some potential speed of its own, thanks to the inclusion of a former congressman.
Global Traffic Technologies (GTT), a developer of traffic sensing and routing systems, is bringing on Jim Oberstar as Senior Strategic Advisor.
"Jim is a passionate advocate for improving the transportation
infrastructure in an affordable and sustainable manner, and he has
built an incredible reputation not just across the U.S., but around the
world, for his commitment to this cause," says Doug Roberts, CEO at GTT.
During his 36-year tenure serving in the U.S. House of Representatives,
Oberstar championed a wide range of initiatives to improve
transportation safety. His efforts culminated in his appointment as chairman for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
in 2007, a position that included oversight of all modes of transport,
including aviation, maritime, and highway systems.
Oberstar has been familiar with GTT's work, Roberts notes, so the match
seemed perfect. He says, "When the opportunity arose, it was a natural
fit to combine Jim's passion and ability to communicate with GTT's
ability to deliver."
In addition to raising GTT's profile and extending its reach into new
markets, Oberstar will be working with customers to identify the
public-private partnership models that GTT depends on, Roberts says.
Oberstar's appointment comes at an important time for the company, he
adds, since GTT has developed new products that allow customers to draw
more benefits from their existing systems. Getting the word out about
these fresh offerings will help municipalities save money, and foster
growth for GTT going forward.
Source: Doug Roberts, Global Traffic Technologies
Writer: Elizabeth Millard