The City of Toronto has managed to move forward with advanced transportation management systems, first and foremost in response to real problems/needs. These advances represent significant systems infrastructure, consistent with ITS deployments being undertaken elsewhere around the world. Such initiatives have been incremental, in keeping with sound strategic planning and based on a thorough justification process. Presented in this paper is an outline of Toronto's approach to its increasing build-up in ITS, highlighting some of the key considerations which are typically evaluated before undertaking the introduction or expansion of ITS applications. As well, this paper describes some of the more significant initiatives the City has implemented which has moved Toronto onto the world stage in ITS. In this context, insight into the role and timing of industry involvement in the planning and implementation of these projects is also touched on. (A*)
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