20th Annual Western States Forum

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June 16 - 18, 2025

Registration for the 2025 Forum has closed.

The Forum will be held in Yreka, California, at the Best Western Miner's Inn. Lodging information for the Forum can be found on the 2025 Forum Lodging page.

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For maps and directions to the Forum or information about the many activities in the Yreka area, check out the links above.


Here are the invited presentations / demonstrations for the 2025 Forum:

  • Evaluation and Application of Fotokite Tethered Drones in Rural Areas of California and Washington
    Anh Duong, AHMCT Research Center, University of California, Davis
    Paul M. Yamashita, Caltrans District 6
    Michael Southwick, Washington State DOT

  • Montana Transportation Management Center (TMC)
    Curtis Buckley
    Montana Department of Transportation

  • Pikalert: NSF-NCAR’s Road Weather Hazard Prediction System
    Tom Brummet
    NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

  • Developing the Plan – Integration of ITS into Mobility Plans
    Nevada Statewide ITS & ATM Master Plan
    Jordan James, Kevin Maxwell
    Nevada Department of Transportation

  • Graffiti Detection & Drones
    Kelvin Daratha, Michael Gauger
    Washington State Department of Transportation

  • Wyoming Roadside Network and Backhaul Upgrade
    Keith Tupper, Steve Nickles
    Wyoming Department of Transportation