Intelligent Transportation Systems
The Next Generation
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David Bernstein
James Madison University
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ITS Connecticut
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September 2001
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Perspective
Focus on the things that are going to help me rather than
the things that will help "the world".
Focus on things that can help me soon ("small" technologies
with a large and immediate impact).
Rationale for this Perspective
- The Definition of "Intelligent":
- The Oxford English Dictionary definition is
"Having the faculty of understanding."
- How this Relates to Me:
- I'm on the Faculty.
- So, ITS should understand what I want!
Perspective (All Kidding Aside)
- "Changing the World" (e.g., eliminating congestion) is
a noble goal that we should work towards but will take a long
time.
- "Small" technologies can have an enormous impact on
our everyday lives.
- We need to be more introspective -- we are also
users of the system.
Success Stories from My Perspective
- Electronic Toll Collection (e.g., EZ Pass)
- "Smart" (Isolated) Traffic Signals
- In-Vehicle Navigation Systems
- Incident Management (e.g., TRANSCOM)
What I Want: General Travel
- Information (e.g., services, prices, menus)
- Reservations/Ordering
- Payment
- Check-In/Keys/Ticketing
What I Want: Air/Train/Bus Travel
- Arrival/Departure Information
- Ticketing Services
- Guidance to/about Terminal/Station/Stop Services
- Baggage Tracking
- Travel "Aids" (e.g., movies)
- Porters (pricing, reservations)
What I Want: Automobile Travel
- Gasoline Pricing/Purchases
- Parking Pricing/Reservations/Auctions
- Roadside Services
- Car Finder
- Intersection/Exit Information
- Radio Show "Tracking"
What I Want: Pedestrian Travel
- Points of interest
- Bus/Subway information
- Taxi Services (pricing, reservations)
What I Want: A Summary
- Personal Travel Assistants
- Mobile computers designed to provide travelers with information
of various kinds.
- En Route Commerce
- Electronic commerce conducted while traveling from one
location to another.
Some Implications
- An Expanded Role for the Private Sector
- Support from the Public Sector
There's Always More to Learn
