Knowledge Centre
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Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) contribute to all major transport policy objectives. Through the application of ITS, road networks can be operated and utilized more efficiently. The term ITS encompasses many systems with different objectives and applications that can be found everywhere.
The resources in the Intelligent Transport Systems Centre are structured as follows:
By type of knowledge:
Road Safety
| Environment
| Public Private Partnership
| Intelligent Transport Systems
| Regional Development
By geographical region:
Americas
| Asia and the Pacific
| Europe
| Africa and Middle East
| International
By type of resource:
Policy and regulations
| Position papers
| Guidelines and manuals
| Case studies
| Overviews and activity reports
National Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy 2010-2015, Australia
- Date : 01 July 2010
- Region : Asia and the Pacific
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
The new Australian National Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy, released in July 2010, covers the timeframe from 2010 till 2015. It aims to enable seamless and consistent solutions, uniform application of standards, include all modes of transport, enable economies of scale and provide a coherent position of priority projects. The three main pillars to which the strategy is aligned are Safety, Mobility and Environment. The framework for evaluation and development of ITS initiatives presented in the paper has five components: 1) Architecture, Standards and tools; 2) Roadmap for coordinated development; 3) Projects; 4) Distributed ITS Centre of Excellence; and 5) Policy. Elaborate objectives and actions are phrased for each component.
The topic of Cooperative Mobility is recognised as a key development and a dedicated programme on it is announced in the strategy.
Multimodal ITS strategy and action plan for Sweden, Summary in English
- Date : 01 March 2010
- Region : Europe
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary: In September 2009, the Government instructed the Swedish Road Administration (SRA), together with other authorities, enterprise and organizations involved, ”to draw up a multimodal transport strategy and action plan for the use of intelligent transport systems and services (ITS) in the transport system”. The objective is to expand the use of ITS solutions in order to exploit the potential of ITS for contributing to the attainment of the transport policy targets. The opportunities offered by ITS are not currently exploited to a desirable extent for increasing the efficiency and usability of the entire transport system. The strategy and action plan must cover both freight and passenger transport. Many contributors have collaborated in the development of the strategy and action plan. The congress management committee from the ITS World Congress 2009 has served as the steering committee. A working group with representatives from the authorities and from enterprises together with a secretariat, has produced the source information, analyses and proposals. The proposals of the investigation emanate principally from workshops. The points of departure for the proposals were the problems and obstacles to the introduction of ITS, which were identified by the participants. An information meeting was held in the final stages of the investigation, with a collective discussion concerning the proposals of the investigation. The strategy and action plan proposals were submitted to the Ministry for Industry on 1 March 2010. This document is a summary of the full report.
Action Plan for the Deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in Europe
- Date : 16 December 2008
- Region : Europe
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
The European Commission has launched this ITS Action Plan in 2008 to accelerate and coordinate the deployment of ITS in road transport, including interfaces with other transport modes. Six priority areas for action are outlined in the Plan, the areas being:
- Optimal use of road, traffic and travel data;
- Continuity of traffic and freight management ITS services on European transport corridors and in conurbations;
- Road safety and security;
- Integration of the vehicle into the transport infrastructure;
- Data security and protection and liability issues; and
- European ITS cooperation and coordination.
For each area specific actions have been formulated including a timeline.
Future Transport in Birmingham: Our Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Strategy
- Date : 01 November 2007
- Region : Europe
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
Transport issues such as mobility, accessibility and congestion are acknowledged problems in many cities, including Birmingham. In the past the answer has been to build more roads. This is no longer acceptable - and in Birmingham, where space is at a premium and land is expensive, it is not really possible. ITS offers opportunities to manage travel demand and can help reduce the need for new infrastructure.
New communications technologies offer real solutions to improving transport and information making travel in and around the city a more pleasant and safer experience for the people of Birmingham and its visitors.
The strategy sets out seven areas where ITS applications can play an important role for transport and travellers in Birmingham:
- improving traffic flow,
- improving road safety,
- improving traveller information,
- improving public transport,
- improving freight efficiency,
- improving the environment, and
- improving security and reducing crime
Development strategy for the intelligent transport in year 2007-2011, Finland - Abstract
- Date : 30 October 2007
- Region : Europe
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
The objective of the ITS Finland's strategy process is to produce a development strategy for intelligent transport, that presents the network’s common vision and goals, which should be achieved in the coming years. The strategy document presents the key challenges and trends of transport and exposes the potential of information and communication technologies in solving transport related problems. The basis for the vision and goals is in the network’s strengths and opportunities as well as its values.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program: Five-Year Program Plan, USA
- Date : 01 January 2007
- Region : Americas
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
This report presents the goals, activities, and milestones for the ITS program for fiscal years 2006 through 2010. It sets forth a detailed course of action for the U.S. Department of Transportation. The five-year vision established in this plan builds on the ITS research and deployment initiatives undertaken by the Department over the past decade. The plan reflects the increasing importance of ITS deployment while providing a renewed emphasis on the program’s research component.
ERTICO’s position on European Commission Mid-Term Review of the 2001 Transport White Paper
- Date : 06 December 2006
- Region : Europe
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Position papers
Short summary:
The Mid-Term Review of the Transport White Paper places the
innovation and deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services at the
very heart of
ITS is the key to generating integrated solutions to
transport challenges.
National Urban Transport Policy, India
- Date : 01 January 2006
- Region : Asia and the Pacific
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
India’s urban population is currently around 30% of its total population. Experience across the world has been that as economies grow, rapid urbanization takes this proportion to over 60% before it begins to stabilize. As such, it is projected that India’s urban population would grow to about 473 million in 2021 and 820 million by 2051, as against only 285 million in 2001. Hence, cities must not only meet the mobility needs of the current population but also provide for the needs of those yet to join the urban population. In this context, the Government of India has launched the National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM) that inter-alia seeks to bring about comprehensive improvements in urban infrastructure, committing substantial funds for this purpose and requiring a series of reforms that would make the investments sustainable.
The objective of this policy is to ensure safe, affordable, quick, comfortable, reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents to jobs, education, recreation and such other needs within our cities. This is sought to be achieved by, among others, introducing Intelligent Transport Systems for traffic management.
This policy covers wider mobility issues than only ITS. However, ITS will play a critical role in achieving the policy objectives.
Moving Forward with Intelligence: Ontario’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy
- Date : 25 July 2005
- Region : Americas
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
ITS is important to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario as the related products, services, systems and tools are associated with significant enabling capabilities. These can assist the ministry in conducting its core businesses and in shifting its focus from being a deliverer of transportation services to becoming a manager of service providers - ITS products, services and systems enable the cost effective and efficient conduct of core businesses; related tools allow performance measures as well as services provided to be quantified and hence to be remunerated on a fair, consistent and rational basis.
Moving Forward with Intelligence: Ontario's Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy focuses on four key areas:
- Reducing urban congestion and commuting times - supporting transit and improved transportation management to address the impact of growth in the GTA and urban Ontario;
- Making border crossings more effective - supporting continued growth in the movement of people and goods and minimizing the impact on local communities;
- Improving vehicle and passenger safety - taking advantage of new in-car technologies and ensuring they contribute to safe travel; and
- Delivering ITS services effectively - ensuring that the best blend of investments are made to position Ontario to maximize ITS benefits. new technology.
Multimodal Intelligent Transport Systems Strategy for Queensland, Australia 2005-2013
- Date : 01 January 2005
- Region : Asia and the Pacific
- Type of Knowledge : Intelligent Transport Systems
- Type of Resources : Policy and regulations
Short summary:
This strategy is based on a series of ITS User Services and ITS Enabling Issues based specifically for the Queensland environment and for the multimodal nature of the Strategy’s vision. As ITS systems operate across jurisdictional boundaries, the Strategy also focuses on the national architecture and standards for system interoperability. The key aims of the strategy are:
- Contribute positively to a safe, integrated, efficient and sustainable multimodal transport system
- Provide leadership and guidance to advance the application and interoperability of intelligent transport systems across Queensland, nationally and internationally
- Influence the current transport and land use planning process to embrace the benemts of ITS including assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of ITS in the Transport Portfolio
- Influence the national ITS agenda in the area of standards and architecture
- Cooperate internationally to exploit the results of ITS research
