摘要: |
This Strategic Plan has been developed for the Advanced Rural Transportation Systems (ARTS) portion of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program. The plan focuses on the Federal Government's role in developing rural ITS options and prudently managing emerging ITS technologies within rural settings from conception to viable options for implementation. The Strategic Plan meets the needs of the U.S. Department of Transportation by providing a basis for sound decision making for program development, as well as being consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA). The plan also looks at the ARTS program's role in developing and fostering the application of ITS in rural areas over the next twelve years. It describes the program's vision, mission, goals, objectives, and measures. Because of the diversity of needs and varied settings in rural America, this plan also developed seven critical program areas (CPAs) which provide areas of common interest and focus within the overall program. These CPAs are: (1) Traveler Safety and Security; (2) Emergency Services; (3) Tourism and Travel Information Services; (4) Public Traveler/Mobility Services; (5) Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance; (6) Fleet Operations and Maintenance; and (7) Commercial Vehicle Operations. |