GPS for GDP: Investment to and Commitment in ITS is Helping the Chinese City of Hangzhou Meet the Challenges Brought About By Its Flourishing Economy

This article addresses the use of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technology in the Chinese city of Hangzhou- specifically in the area of traffic management. The implementation of traffic management using a Global Positioning System (GPS) Floating Vehicle Traffic Flow Information System was part of a 10-city demonstration project by the Ministry of Science and Technology and precipitated by the increasing traffic congestion. This system provides real-time traffic information from 5,000 vehicles equipped with the GPS (both busses and taxi cabs) to a point of central control. Some of the problems faced by implementing this program are described, such as difficulties in collection of the data, locating a scientifically dynamic and efficient algorithm for data matching, and displaying area traffic states. Authors note that the project has met its goals thus far.

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• Authors:
  • Wu, Jianping
  • Jiang, Marina
• Publication Date: 2007-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Illustrations; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 67-68
• Serial:
  • Traffic Technology International
  • Publisher: AutoIntermediates Limited
  • ISSN: 1356-9252
  • Serial URL: http://www.ukipme.com/mag_traffic.htm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Global Positioning System; Highway traffic control; Intelligent transportation systems; Probe vehicles; Real time information; Traffic flow
• Geographic Terms: Hangzhou Shi (China)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01085825
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 28 2008 10:03AM