One of the major problems that the cities in our world are facing is the traffic congestion. This problem mostly leads to chaotic situations, and sometimes affects the whole dynamism of a city. As more and more vehicles are being added to the city vehicle population in the major cities, this problem will increase in its intensity in the future.
As a solution to this problem, an international program is being implemented which is known as the Intelligent Traffic System or the Intelligent Transportation System. This system uses Information technology and other communication technologies. ITS can greatly improve the efficient working of a traffic system. This will be used for purposes like effective traffic control and for toll collection.
ITS can be installed in the traffic system on roads, which will act as a technological database on various real-time traffic issues and its solutions. The communication systems of this ITS is through various mediums like the wireless and wire line. ITS technology can be incorporated into the vehicle consoles and to the transportation infrastructure. Traffic data can be acquired using this system and can be used by the professionals to cater any situation which may arise later. ITS has proven to be very successful in many countries. It has helped to reduce the incident response time, vehicle delays and rate of emission by a considerable rate.
ITS Benefits:
- Delay and congestion during the peak hours are reduced.
- Personal security and safety is increased
- Efficient operation and time saving
- Fuel usage and emission rates are reduced.
- More efficient customer service
- Road accidents will be reduced
- Economic advantages
Importance of Technology in Intelligent Transport System
Types of ITS:
Advanced public transport system (APTS):
This technology is used on the public transport systems and is very useful for an efficient public transport infrastructure facility. This can increase the number of people who use public transport systems and their convenience. There are three types of APTS technology, which are available for choosing by the public transport authorities. They are: fleet management system, traveler information system and electronic payment system.
Advanced Traveler Information System: (ATIS)
ATIS technology is a very helpful one for the travelers. It provides the travelers with the data like travel routes, alternate routes, transit timings and types etc. Travelers can choose their destinations from the maps and guides available in this system which even has historical data. It also provides the fare for the transportation and the time consumption to different locations around.
Advanced Traffic Management System: (ATMS)
ATMS technology presents us the most efficient traffic management service which incorporates different methods and devices for controlling the flow of traffic and the various road situations. It also helps to reduce the travel time for the commuters. It’s very effective situation management properties results in less fuel consumption, and more effective utilization of both major and minor road systems.
These systems are completely based on various technologies and the importance of technology in traffic control is clearly evident here. This definitely helps for a hassle free transportation process in the places which it is installed.
