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Research in Transportation Economics Volume 8
Economic Impacts of Intelligent transportation Systems: Innovations and Case
Studies
Edited By
E Bekiaris , National Center for Research and Technology Hellas,
Thessaloniki, Greece
Y J Nakanishi , Polytechnic University, NY, USA
Description
There are unique complexities associated with the economic valuation of
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and telematics. Traditional methods
of quantitative analysis may not be appropriate in accurately and reliably
assessing the economic impacts of these technologies. Although advanced
transportation and related technologies are being planned and deployed at an
increasingly rapid pace, many of the technologies are still relatively new,
and their use may not be widespread. Much of the initial information and
statistics gathered have been anecdotal and have focused more on benefits
rather than costs. Therefore, difficulties arise due to the lack of
historical data and 'lessons learned' from which to draw upon. In addition,
compared with traditional transportation infrastructure, ITS technologies
have different life cycles, cost structures, and a number of interrelated
elements. This book addresses these concerns and proposes new economic
assessment techniques as well as modifications to existing ones. Included
are case studies from a multitude of North American, European, and Asian
nations and major metropolitan areas covering a wide range of ITS
technologies including freeway management, electronic toll collection,
advanced driver assistance systems, and traveller information systems.
Audience
Researchers and postgraduate students in transportation, civil servants,
policy makers and consultants.
Contents
Foreword by Authors. (Bekiaris, Nakanishi); Introduction and Background; The
Relevant Technologies and Market; Evaluation Techniques / Methodologies;
Case Studies - Incident Freeway Management; Case Studies - Electronic Toll
Collection and CVO; Case Studies - Public Transport; Case Studies - ADAS and
Driver/Traveler Information; Case Studies - other; Assessing the Impact of
ITS on the Overall Economy; Planning Perspective and Policy Recommendations;
Conclusion by Authors.(Bekiaris, Nakanishi).
Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, ISBN: 0762309784, 655 pages Imprint: JAI
GBP 100
USD 150
EUR 150
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/703230/description
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