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ITS solutions and accident risks: Prospective and limitations

  • Ioanna Spyropoulou*
  • , Merja Penttinen
  • , Matthew Karlaftis
  • , Truls Vaa
  • , John Golias
  • *Corresponding author for this work
    • National Technical University of Athens
    • Institute of Transport Economics (TØI)

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleScientificpeer-review

    Abstract

    This article investigates the prospective and limitations in the application of potential intelligent transport system (ITS) functions to reduce accident risks, using a cause-treatment relationship. The main causes of road accidents are described and appropriate ITS solutions (including advanced driver assistance systems and advanced traveller information systems) are presented as countermeasures. Anticipated impacts are discussed and indicate that several ITS have the potential of improving road safety and addressing specific accident causes. However, attention is required on particular aspects of their implementation as they may trigger adverse effects by imposing behavioural adaptation risks, and overestimation and over-reliance on system capabilities. Further, user acceptability and strategic implementation issues are paramount to the successful introduction of these systems.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)549-572
    JournalTransport Reviews
    Volume28
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
    2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
      SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Keywords

    • intelligent transport systems
    • ITS
    • accident risk
    • road safety
    • accident prevention
    • motor vehicle accidents

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