Faster, smarter roadways - Intelligent transportation systems near deployment

摘要

Commercial vehicle traffic will increase significantly over the coming years. Numerous studies say the increase will strain highway capacity and adversely affect safety, mobility and the environment, and that the capacity of the nation's highway system will continue to fall short of demand. Faced with this growing challenge, federal agencies are working actively to deploy intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in a relatively short timeframe. The goal is to speed the flow of commercial traffic, reduce inefficiency and, ultimately, reduce accidents. Many ITS initiatives are designed to aid all highway users, but several are specific to commercial trucks.