摘要: |
The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the concept of the Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure (ITI), its components, and how those components can be integrated to improve mobility and enhance communities. The guide explains how traffic congestion affects a community's economy, safety, tourism industry, and quality of life, and how you can implement cost-effective transportation solutions--based on technology and telecommunications--within a tight budget. The guide shows how to plan a successful ITI; forge intergovernmental and public-private partnerships to leverage resources and build well-integrated systems; and buy smart, purchasing technology that works with, not against, growing and changing transportation needs. The guide also explores financing options, including the range of federal and state funds available, some local approaches, and innovative public-private models. Throughout the guide are examples that show how communities have implemented various elements of the ITI and the impact that intelligent transportation technology has had on transportation and community concerns. At the end of the guide are lists of contacts and resources to help get a local ITI initiative underway. |