INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS AND SERVICES ON A NEW LEVEL

The European Commission action plan adopted in December regarding the ITS suggests a set of concrete measures and a Directive laying down the framework for its implementation.

Intelligent Transport Systems apply information and communication technologies to various modes of transport, which can make European road users safer and less likely to get stuck in traffic, which in the long run can reduce their carbon footprint. The action plan, launched as part of the Greening Transport initiative, aims to accelerate the deployment of these systems in road transport, and their interfaces with other modes of transport. Multi-modal travel planners will allow seamless travel in and between cities and towns and across borders. Relatively small investments in Intelligent Transport Systems can allow better use of existing infrastructure. The action plan proposes strong European coordination of ITS and services in various Member States to accelerate the deployment of these systems across Europe.