ITS Have Entered the Second Stage in Japan: Background and Objectives

This article examines the second stage of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), which has come to Japan in the form of car navigation systems, vehicle information and communications systems (VICS), and electronic toll collections (ETC). Also discussed is an introduction and background on ITS in Japan that describes factors in the development of second stage ITS under the 'Smart Mobility for All' goal of Japan's Smartway Project Advisory Committee.

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• Authors:
  • Yamada, Harutoshi
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Maps; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 66-73
• Serial:
  • Routes/Roads
  • Issue Number: 328
  • Publisher: World Road Association (PIARC)
  • ISSN: 0004-556X
  • Serial URL: http://www.piarc.org/en/publications/Routes-Roads-Magazine/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Advanced traveler information systems; Advisory groups; Automated toll collection; Communication systems; Intelligent transportation systems; ITS program applications; ITS program technologies; Motor vehicle navigational aids; Navigation systems; Planning stages; Project management; Strategic planning
• Geographic Terms: Japan
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I10: Economics and Administration; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01042770
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 1 2007 8:41AM