Technology in Transportation Sevices

Advanced Traveler Information System

It provides drivers Real time travel and traffic information such as transit routes and schedules, navigation directions, etc. It also provides information about delays due to congestion, accidents, delay due to weather conditions and road repair work. Effective traveler information systems inform drivers of their precise location, inform current traffic and road conditions and also provide optimal route selection.

Transportation Pricing Systems

It is also known by the name Electronic Toll Collection or Road User Charging. Through this, drivers pay tolls automatically via a DSRC enabled on board device or a tag placed on the windshield. It helps to reduce congestion and also generate needed resources to fund investments in public transportation. Also helps in reducing environmental impacts of vehicles.

Advanced Public Transportation Systems

APTS includes applications such as Automatic Vehicle Location which enables transit vehicles to report their current locations enabling traffic operations managers to construct a real time view of all assets in Public Transportation System. It makes PTS interesting to commuters by giving them an enhanced visibility on arrival and departure of buses and trains. This system also includes Electronic fare payment systems for public transportation.