ITS Canada grew from roots of being a research and development committee of the Transportation Association of Canada in 1997, and it has stayed strongly technical in the ensuing years. As technologies develop and mature, it is important that the organization remain current and on the leading edge of new developments. As part of its Strategic Plan, ITS Canada has committed resources to six Technical Committees, each in a field of great importance to the industry, and to society. These six committees can be seen in detail here, or form the main menu: