Abstract
Safe, fluent and easily accessible mobility services are objectives that
are not yet met anywhere in industrialised countries. Industries, research
institutes and public service providers are currently working in a great
number of joint research projects around the world aiming at alleviating
mobility problems and producing added value for traffic services. New
technology areas that are being developed and gradually implemented range from
active vehicle safety systems to traffic management and services directed
towards bringing added value to the mobility of travellers. eTampere will also
host a number of experiments aimed at improving mobility services using
wireless automation technology in urban areas. This paper presents and
assesses some scenarios for potential solutions that could improve the level
of traffic services and bring added value to the mobility of residents and
visitors in urban areas. These scenarios include the following services: 1)
Emerging smart tyre technology that can be used to improve safety services in
urban areas; 2) Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA), which is taking its first
steps currently; 3) For those arriving in the city area, wireless
location-based information services, giving information on the location of
both model-specific and general repair and maintenance services; 4) A
centralised parking management system that will inform drivers of free parking
space according to the location of the vehicle prior to entering the city
area.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-33 |
Journal | Automation Technology Review |
Volume | 2001 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
MoE publication type | D1 Article in a trade journal |