....which is funded through the Departmental Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Joint Program office.
From: http://www.fta.dot.gov/research/implem/jpp/jpp.htm

or

The objective of this course is to demonstrate in an interactive workshop format how to apply tools and methodologies developed by the National Architecture Team for the U. S. DOT. This course is presented by the U. S. DOT ITS Joint Program Office. A copy of the National ITS Architecture is provided on CD-ROM for course use and student retention.

From: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/137013.html

DOT - Department Of Transportation
ITS - Intelligent Transportation System


So: U. S. DOT ITS Joint Program Office is not a separate, but one unit!

See also: COMMON GPS RELATED ACRONYMS
From: http://www.igeb.gov/acronyms-ip.shtml

Very useful site for you!

No i kropka nad i :
DOT's ITS Joint Program Office (JPO) provides strategic leadership for ITS research and deployment support, guides and coordinates the development of ITS program policies, coordinates the ITS program with the various DOT modal administrations, and ensures resource accountability. The JPO receives policy guidance from the ITS Management Council, which is chaired by the DOT Deputy Secretary, and acts as a liaison among the modal administrations that actually carry out the research.


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Komunikacyjnego czy transportowego, to juz na twoj gust....lol