Abstract
In Finland, development of the ITS infrastructure was initiated as a programme managed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The programme concentrated on a number of priority areas for public sector action to build up the ITS information infrastructure, as well as on national expertise and product development. The programme met most of the objectives set, and many of the results have already led to concete development and implementation. New ITS services have not yet, however, been created as a result of the programme. (Author/publisher).