Intelligent Transport Systems

Public Transport Information Systems provide travellers with journey planning and in-journey information. The systems combine information gathering, processing, communication and delivery technologies to provide a service. This document provides an introduction to Public Transport Information Systems and the benefits that can be achieved through their deployment.

Public Transport Information Systems provide travellers with journey planning and in-journey information. The systems combine information gathering, processing, communication and delivery technologies to provide a service. This document provides an introduction to Public Transport Information Systems and the benefits that can be achieved through their deployment.

This leaflet provides an overview of ITS schemes using a variety of integrated applications to address the problem of traffic congestion and related issues in Bristol. The measures are being introduced with co-funding from the European Commission supported VIVALDI project.

Star trak is an Intelligent Transport System in Leicestershire that monitors buses and provides transport information for passengers. The system is one of a package of measures to provide quality bus services and is designed to encourage commuters to use the bus as an alternative to driving. The system tracks the position of buses using GPS systems, this information is used to predict their time of departure at their respective bus stops and is displayed at selected stops on LED signs. On board the buses, the name of the next stop is displayed on a text screen. In addition, if a bus is running behind timetable a traffic signal priority system is activated to favour the bus.

This leaflet is a study of the InterConnect system; InterConnect is a high quality bus service for the rural communities of Lincolnshire. The service is supported by Intelligent Transport Systems. InterConnect provides modern low-floor buses running at a minimum hourly frequency on routes between the major towns of the county. Rural communities off the main routes are provided with ‘CallConnect’ feeder buses that have flexible routes and have guaranteed connections with InterConnect services at high quality interchange points.

The leaflet provides an introduction to community transport and discusses the role of ITS in this field. Community Transport is the provision of noncommercial passenger transport services and covers both statutory provision of services by local authorities and provision of voluntary services. This leaflet considers how technology can aid the provision of services by local authorities and the integration of local authority and voluntary services. The technology is known as Demand Responsive Transport Systems.

This leaflet provides a brief overview of ITS, discussing: • Its role within Transport Policy; • Some reported benefits of ITS; • Examples of DfT ITS initiative; and • ITS Deployment Planning.

This leaflet provides a snapshot of current knowledge. The DfT is commissioning a major project to develop cost/benefit information and guidance to support ITS deployment by a range of stakeholder groups, including local authorities. The information referred to in this leaflet provides local authorities with useful guidance until such time as the DfT project has completed.

The leaflet provides an overview of the likely benefits associated with the adoption of integrated systems for traffic management and control in the urban environment. It also outlines the approach and relevant standards that will be required as well as the likely migration paths available to local authorities.

Parking Guidance and Information (PGI) Systems provide drivers with dynamic information on parking within controlled areas. The systems combine traffic monitoring, communication, processing and dissemination technologies to provide the service. This document provides local authorities with an overview of parking management system components and the benefits that can be achieved through their deployment.