Combining a comprehensive definition of Intelligent Transport Systems with a review of experimental implementation of ITS in various countries around the world, this is an introduction to ITS concepts and implementation. Whether you're planning to convert existing roadway systems into the super-highway of tomorrow or you're charged with creating an entirely new roadway incorporating the best intelligent systems, this guide is designed to help you understand the technologies available and what kinds of success others have experienced with ITS already. The handbook provides 12 case studies and 21 country profiles in order to increase international understanding, ideas and solutions to common transportation problems of congestion, traffic accidents, planning for and funding of infrastructure improvements and changes, and the environmental impact of surface transport. There is critical insight into the areas of architecture and standards, evidence collected from PIARC surveys, and appendices with information on ITS Unit Costs, questionnaires for transitional countries, and a list and definition of acronyms.
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Kan Chen is Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and International Director of the ITS Research Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor. He received his Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering from M.I.T., his B.E.E. from Cornell University, and is a fellow of both the IEEE and the AAAS. John C. Miles is Managing Consultant for Ankerbold International, Ltd., specializing in transport policy analysis and ITS. He served as Director (Highway Network Management) for the Greater London Region of the Department of Transport in England and is a member of the ICE, IHT, and CIT.
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The best starting point for your journey into ITS,
By Bob McQueen (Ocoee, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Its Handbook 2000: Recommendations from the World Road Association (Piarc) (Artech House Its Library) (Hardcover)
We in the ITS community have been waiting a long time for a book just like this one. Although it is primarily intended for an audience in developing countries, this is a great place for anyone to get a complete and accurate introduction to the many-faceted world of Intelligent Transportation Systems. The authors, under the excellent guidance of PIARC, have assembled some of the best materials and advice across the range of technical, organizational and commercial issues that are found in ITS and transportation. I highly recommend the investment of time and money in acquiring and reading this book. Get it, read it, use it and our transportation systems can only get better.
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Modern life demands growing mobility. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
industrially mature countries, road weather stations, driver information services, vehicle preclearance, tolling agencies, advanced public transport systems, many transitional countries, rescue response time, operational field tests, dynamic route guidance, crash avoidance systems, road transport telematics, automated vehicle operation, world road congresses, intelligent transport systems, traffic information center, traveler information center, traffic management center, pretrip information, roadside safety inspection, public transport management, participant generalizes, variable message signs, longitudinal collision avoidance, advanced traffic management systems Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, United Kingdom, Department of Transportation, Medium Medium, European Union, High High, Japanese Highway Industry Development Organization, North America, City Pioneers, European Commission, World Bank, Example System, South Korea, Actions Precautions, Buenos Aires, Express Lanes, Major Local Characteristics Relevant, Olympic Games New!
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industrially mature countries, road weather stations, driver information services, vehicle preclearance, tolling agencies, advanced public transport systems, many transitional countries, rescue response time, operational field tests, dynamic route guidance, crash avoidance systems, road transport telematics, automated vehicle operation, world road congresses, intelligent transport systems, traffic information center, traveler information center, traffic management center, pretrip information, roadside safety inspection, public transport management, participant generalizes, variable message signs, longitudinal collision avoidance, advanced traffic management systems Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, United Kingdom, Department of Transportation, Medium Medium, European Union, High High, Japanese Highway Industry Development Organization, North America, City Pioneers, European Commission, World Bank, Example System, South Korea, Actions Precautions, Buenos Aires, Express Lanes, Major Local Characteristics Relevant, Olympic Games New!
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- European Union (Aspects of Britain) by Central Office of Information on page 118, and Back Matter
- Mobile Information Systems (Artech House Telecommunications Library) by John Walker in Back Matter
- The World Bank: A Third World View by H.N. Ray in Front Matter
- Advances in Mobile Information Systems (Artech House Mobile Communications Library) by John Walker in Back Matter
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