Transportation

Enhancing mobility and convenience
ITS enhance driver mobility and convenience by 1) decreasing congestion and maximizing the operation- al efficiency of the transportation system, as described previously, and 2) providing motorists and mass tran- sit users with real-time traveler information and en- hanced route selection and navigation capability. In fact, perhaps the most familiar intelligent transporta- tion systems are telematics-based applications such as satellite-based vehicle navigation or other services that deliver real-time traffic information to drivers either in-vehicle or before departing as they plan for their trip. These services help drivers identify and take the most efficient, trouble-free routes and help preclude motorists from getting lost.