Efficient transportation

Fuel prices are increasing, there is more traffic on the roads and transportation is facing new emissions restrictions. It is therefore necessary to make all transportation, of goods and of people, as efficient as possible. The term intelligent transportation systems (ITS) covers various systems that use information and communication technology to make transportation more efficient.

ITS can contribute to a better use of resources, support the choice of environmentally-friendly forms of transportation and help with the choice of routes that involve the smallest environmental impact. Such systems can also significantly improve traffic safety.  With a well-functioning ITS one always knows where vehicles and cargo can be found and how the traffic picture is developing. Information is available for those who send and receive goods and the efficiency is improved of the whole logistical system.

There is an increasing interest in the introduction of ITS and a large number of different technologies are being developed. The increased use of intelligent transportation systems will be a central element of work to make future transportation cleaner, safer and simpler.