Education needs for intelligent transportation system implementation in the United States

摘要

Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) are being promoted as potential solutions to a wide variety of today's transportation problems. To facilitate their successful implementation, it may be useful to define an integrated program for educating the various stakeholder groups (DOT personnel, other government agencies, elected officials, general public). Generally, an ITS educational program should include: general awareness of ITS concepts, benefits, costs, specialized knowledge, and technical skills. Amount and depth of education about each component will vary with the stakeholder group.