The Dutch Ministry of Transport and Water Management is interested in ways of utilizing telematics for the benefit of vulnerable road users. They include: children, handicapped persons, elderly persons, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This survey reviews the systems. A number of systems were collected from both literature and from international correspondence. These systems are in different stages of development. Some systems are developed specifically for vulnerable road users. Other systems have a somewhat broader target group, but are also useful for vulnerable groups. Intelligent pedestrian crossings, and electronic mobility aids for visually impaired people are developed. Multifunctional transponders are thought to be helpful for bicyclists. Access to public transport is improved by the use of telematics in route choice, trip planning, and booking. Elderly and visually impaired can be assisted with information through head-up displays. (A)
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