TRANSIT ITS: THE CHALLENGE, THE OPPORTUNITY
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1995
Subject Area
infrastructure - vehicle, planning - integration, planning - signage/information, organisation - management, technology - intelligent transport systems, mode - mass transit
Keywords
Uniformity, Transit, Systems integration, Standardization, Standardisation, RTI, Road transport informatics, Public transit, Procurement, Mass transit, Manpower utilization, Management, Local transit, Level of service, IVHS, ITS (Intelligent transportation systems), Intermodal services, Intelligent vehicle highway systems, Intelligent transportation systems, Integrated systems, Integrated control systems, Information management, Improvements, Harmonization, Harmonisation, Equipment management, Equipment, Devices, Deployment, Databases, Cost effectiveness, ATT, Apparatus, Advanced transport telematics
Abstract
Improved service to customers, improved equipment utilization, and more cost-effective operations are leading transit officials to intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies. Many questions remain, though, regarding ITS deployment within a transit organization, integration of ITS operations, and effective strategies for ITS procurement. This article previews a white paper on transit ITS. Seven factors deemed critical for successful deployment of transit ITS are: 1) standardization; 2) intermodalism mindset; 3) accurate, complete, and current foundation databases and systems; 4) view information as integral part of transit service; 5) make transit easier to use; 6) broad-based professional involvement and sharing of experiences; and 7) effective institutional support.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, L, (1995) TRANSIT ITS: THE CHALLENGE, THE OPPORTUNITY, ITE Journal, Volume 65, Issue 12, p. 61-63.
