"An intelligent transportation system (ITS) is an advanced application which aims to provide innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management and enable users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated, and 'smarter' use of transport networks."
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) involve the use of technology to improve transportation efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It includes technologies such as traffic management systems, automated vehicle technologies, and advanced traveler information systems.
Traffic management: The use of technology and traffic data to manage traffic flow, reduce congestion and improve safety.
Intelligent vehicles: The use of technology to improve vehicle safety, communication and automation, including autonomous driving.
Public transportation systems: The use of technology to improve public transportation systems, including real-time tracking, payment systems and route optimization.
Smart parking: The use of technology to optimize parking management, including real-time parking availability, reservation and payment systems.
Connected infrastructure: The use of technology to connect transportation infrastructure, including traffic signals, road signs and sensors, to improve communication and automation.
Data analysis and management: The use of big data analytics and management techniques to collect and analyze transportation data, including traffic patterns, accidents and weather conditions.
Cybersecurity: The importance of securing transportation systems and data from cyber attacks and ensuring that privacy is protected.
Human factors and usability: The design of transportation systems and technologies with consideration for human factors such as usability, user experience, and driver behavior.
"Some of these technologies include calling for emergency services when an accident occurs, using cameras to enforce traffic laws or signs that mark speed limit changes depending on conditions."
"...the directive of the European Union 2010/40/EU, made on July 7, 2010, defined ITS as systems in which information and communication technologies are applied in the field of road transport, including infrastructure, vehicles and users, and in traffic management and mobility management, as well as for interfaces with other modes of transport."
"ITS may be used to improve the efficiency and safety of transport in a number of situations, i.e. road transport, traffic management, mobility, etc."
"ITS technology is being adopted across the world to increase capacity of busy roads and reduce journey times."