Collin Castle

Background

About Collin Castle

As the former MDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Statewide Administrative Manager, I have an in-depth knowledge of the application of ITS technologies to the improve the safety and mobility of the transportation system. My strong relationships with industry partners brings a wealth of knowledge of ITS in a DOT's operating context with the state and federal government. In my 19 years of experience, I have performed various roles within Michigan DOT Statewide ITS Program Office including ITS Systems Engineer, Connected Vehicle Program Technical Manager and Specialist, and Statewide ITS Program Manager. My experience includes transportation engineering, project management, traffic signals, connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) systems, planning, design, delivery, operations, and maintenance. Professional Affiliations/Roles/Accolades: AASHTO Vanguard Award (2018) and the MDOT Director’s Award (2018). I have also had the opportunity to hold key leadership roles such as Chair of the AASHTO Cooperative Automated Transportation Working Group (2019-2023) and Co-Chair of the CAT Coalition IOO/OEM Forum (2019-2021). My experience also includes chairing the AASHTO Special Committee on Wireless Communication (2016-2017) and the Smart Belt Coalition (2020), as well as contributing as a member of the Connected Vehicle Pool Fund Study (2012-2017).