Intelligent Transport Systems: a combination of Information Technology and
telecommunications comprising a wide range of tools for managing transport
networks and services for travelers.
ITS can be applied to road, rail, air and sea transport to improve safety
through the provision of on-line information to drivers in their vehicles and
by equipping the vehicle with computerized systems which assist the driver,
increase the efficiency of transport and improve traffic control and
enforcement of traffic regulations.
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Intelligent Transport Systems will have beneficial effects on the environment
by reducing air and noise pollution on highways and by helping to create
traffic free zones in cities.
In everyday life, the role of telematics is to facilitate safe and fluent
travelling from one place to another. The quality of public transport can be
improved with real-time timetables and route information services. Location and
navigation services can help in finding your way. Traffic congestion can be
partly avoided through traffic management and information services. Freight and
fleet management systems can inform the dispatcher and consignee about the
travel of the goods and possible delays across national borders.
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