smart transportation
Smart transportation refers to the integrated application of modern technologies and management strategies into transportation systems to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. It involves the use of advanced technologies such as cloud computing, wireless communication, location-based services, computer vision, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the movement of people and goods[1][2][4][6][7].
Key components of smart transportation systems include:
- Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS): These systems manage traffic flow efficiently by estimating delay times, changing speed limits, closing off exits, and providing live CCTV footage of key intersections[1].
- Autonomous Vehicles: Driverless vehicles that are expected to improve safety and accessibility within the transportation network[1].
- Scannable Transit Cards: Cards that facilitate easy access to public transportation and streamline the payment process[1].
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): A variety of technologies that monitor, evaluate, and manage transportation systems to enhance efficiency and safety. ITS can include emergency services response, traffic law enforcement, and adaptive speed limit signs[5].
Smart transportation systems start with data collection from various sources such as CCTV footage, traffic signal status, and motion detection. This data is then processed to inform decisions and automate certain aspects of transportation, such as adjusting traffic signals in real-time or providing travelers with real-time traffic and weather reports[1][7].
The benefits of smart transportation include improved traffic management, reduced congestion, enhanced safety, better fuel consumption management, and more reliable public transportation. Additionally, smart transportation aims to make transportation networks more sustainable by optimizing the use of resources and reducing carbon emissions[6][7].
In summary, smart transportation is a comprehensive approach that leverages technology to create more coordinated, smarter use of transport networks, with the goal of creating a more responsive, efficient, and sustainable transportation environment[4][6][7].
Citations:
[1] https://www.celona.io/5g-lan/smart-transportation
[2] https://www.digi.com/blog/post/introduction-to-smart-transportation-benefits
[3] https://www.ibm.com/blog/smart-transportation/
[4] https://blog.gunneboentrancecontrol.com/what-is-smart-transportation-and-is-it-the-future
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_transportation_system
[6] https://www.iotforall.com/what-makes-transportation-smart-defining-intelligent-transportation