Moving Forward with Intelligence

The ITS Vision

ITS is technology moving us forward intelligently to create strong prosperous communities. Ontario will expand on the successful ITS programs in Ontario and elsewhere with the use of new technologies, approaches and synergy.

Contents

• Message from the Minister
• Introduction
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• ITS in Ontario
• Reducing Urban Congestion and Commuting Times
• Making border Crossings More Effective
• Enhancing Vehicle and Passenger Safety
• Delivering ITS Service Effectively
• Conclusion

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) can help deliver an integrated transportation network that supports the economic well-being and quality of life that Ontarian's deserve.

To do this we must refine our model of how transportation systems work and organizations interact. Transportation solutions, such as Ontario's COMPASS traffic management system, provide tremendous benefits such as reduced travel times, increased use of capacity, and improved road safety. But we can do better!

We can operate all roads as a single transportation network. We can make transit an integral part of moving commuters in major urban centres to support urban growth management. We can integrate transit, maintenance operations, and emergency services in with our general traffic management processes. We can work better with our partners, taking advantage of the shared skill sets and synergy that teams offer us.

By overcoming the organizational constraints to integrated operations, we can take advantage of new technology.

Moving Forward with Intelligence: Ontario's Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategyfocuses on four key areas:

• Reducing urban congestion and commuting times - supporting transit and improved transportation management to address the impact of growth in the GTA and urban Ontario;
• Making border crossings more effective - supporting continued growth in the movement of people and goods and minimizing the impact on local communities;
• Improving vehicle and passenger safety - taking advantage of new in-car technologies and ensuring they contribute to safe travel; and
• Delivering ITS services effectively - ensuring that the best blend of investments are made to position Ontario to maximize ITS benefits. new technology.

Contact Information

Intelligent Transportation Systems Program
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario
1201 Wilson Avenue
3rd Floor, Building B
Downsview, ON M3M 1J8

Phone: 416-235-4676
Fax: 416-235-5224
E-mail: ITS@ontario.ca

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