Abstract
This publication presents the most current advancements in the development of intelligent vehicle highway system (IVHS). It covers worldwide progress in both the technological and socioeconomic aspects of this concept. Partial contents include: lean vehicles; strategies for introduction emphasizing adjustments to parking and road facilities; control method of autonomous vehicle considering compatibility of riding comfort and vehicle controllability; liability and insurance implications of IHVS technology; and user acceptance of IHVS: directions for future research.