Texas Innovation Alliance
Innovative Transportation
The Texas Innovation Alliance brings together transportation stakeholders from across the state—including TxDOT, regional, and local public agencies—to foster a collaborative culture that accelerates the deployment of innovations and technologies. These efforts aim to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable mobility across the Texas highway system.
Upcoming virtual deep dive call
The October Deep Dive Call will feature Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) representatives discussing the statewide deployment of the Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program, HAAS Alerts, and the role of a statewide operating center in supporting HERO operations and improving roadway safety.
All times are Central Standard Time.
11:00 AM CT | Welcome and Announcements
11:05 AM CT | Austin District HERO Program Overview
- Speaker: Karen Arguelles, TxDOT Austin District
11:25 AM CT | HAAS Alerts and HERO integration
- Speakers: Peter Vichitbandha, TxDOT Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division and Gaby Perales, TxDOT Austin District
11:45 AM CT | Questions and Answers
12:00 PM CT | Adjourn
Vision and mission
Vision
Advancing Texas transportation safety, efficiency, mobility, and reliability through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation partnerships.
Mission
Connecting Texans with the future of transportation through innovation.
Topics
A key focus for the Texas Innovation Alliance is grant readiness. TIA provides planning and application development assistance to public agencies interested in federal grants.
Through its events and monthly newsletter, TIA also facilitates regular, timely information sharing about upcoming application deadlines and available Grants and Funding resources.
Infrastructure that improves connectivity and digital mobility information.
Analytics and artificial intelligence for smart transportation systems.
Improving the resilience of Texas supply chains with new technologies.
Incident responder strategies and best practices to improve safety.
Connecting all Texans with transportation options.
Leading the way in unmanned aerial systems and advanced air mobility.