[sustran] GTZ Sourcebook module on “Intelligent Transport Systems” updated

[SUTP Team]

Will a city need all the latest technology and they will solve the 
traffic problems? If not, then what are the correct choices.

Technology has been playing an important role in promoting vehicular 
safety, reducing driving stress, comfortable travel and increased 
efficiency of the whole transport system. These technologies applied in 
a package are called “Intelligent Transport System (ITS)”. When 
carefully applied the ITS will create an efficient, safe and comfortable 
transport system.

Often, policy-makers are in a situation where they are not properly 
informed on the right technological choices. The GTZ Sourcebook module 
on “Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)” focuses on the choices for a 
city and also informs the reader of the various viable ITS options, 
their function and advantage.

The focus of this module on ITS is on ITS applications that support the 
concept of sustainable transport by encouraging the following desirable 
outcomes which can be expected to find general acceptance:

· Equitable access and improved mobility and including reduced demand 
for motorised private transport; and improve the modal split in favour 
of walking, transit, and cycling;
· Improved transport efficiency and productivity;
· Improved safety and security; and
· Reduced environmental impact and improved ‘liveability’, especially in 
congested city centres.

The module was written by Mr. Phil Sayeg and Prof. Phil Charles and 
updated by the authors. The authors also wrote ITS Australia's 
Intelligent Transport Systems Hand- book that was published in 2003 and 
edit their quarterly Members' Information Pack. They are currently 
contributing to the development of the first ITS Strategy for Bangkok, 
Thailand.

More information on the updated module and download links are available 
from 
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