Citation

Wootton J. Road Transp. Res. 1992; 1(4): 4-12.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Australian Road Research Board)

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Abstract

We are still at the beginning of an era in which electronics, computers and communications will be increasingly applied to our transport systems. Such new applications are variously known as Road Transport Informatics, Advanced Transport Telematics and Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems - IVHS. There are four broad areas - travel demand, vehicle design, traffic control and travel information - in which IVHS will affect our future transport systems and the way we use them. Within 20 years we can expect to see IVHS changing our lifestyles; providing vehicles that aid the driver and act automatically to avoid collisions; automatically detect traffic incidents; and provide route guidance. Many of these applications will rely upon the communication infrastructures that are already being built. The benefits are expected to be improved safety; reduced congestion; increased mobility; reduced environmental impact; improved energy efficiency; and increased productivity. But the safety of the systems have still to be proved and legislation to regulate them will be required. There is also the question as to whether IVHS can solve our transport related problems? The answer is no, but the new technologies do have an important role to play.

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