Can intelligent transport systems be woven into the future design of transport operations?
According to a report from Global Industry Analysts, the worldwide market for intelligent transport systems (ITS) is projected to reach $18.5billion by 2015. This anticipated growth is based on rising global traffic congestion caused by increased motorisation and shifts in population density. Congestion also reduces the efficiency of transportation infrastructure and increases travel time, air pollution and fuel consumption. There is a palpable need for ITS. Accidents can be reduced by communicating information to drivers about dangerous conditions, or by communicating directly with vehicles to provide safety related services. Intelligent transport systems vary, from satellite navigation systems, automatic number plate recognition (anpr) or speed cameras to applications that integrate live data and feedback from a number of sources, such as parking guidance and information systems. Predictive ITS technology also allows advanced modelling and comparison with historical baseline data. IT
