This paper examines various areas of development of intelligent vehicle highway systems (IVHS), especially in Europe and within the DRIVE II framework, but with additional examples from non-DRIVE initiatives in North America and elsewhere. It provides a background to the potential benefits from advanced transport technologies. Advanced traveller information systems (ATS) provide drivers and passengers with current information on road conditions and route availability, and can help travellers to make decisions about their journeys. Public transport information systems are being investigated by the SCOPE-ROMANSE, EUROBUS, QUARTET, PROMISE and ASTRA projects. Driver information systems are being investigated by the ATT-ALERT, PROMISE, PLEIADES, SOCRATES, LLAMD and GEMINI projects. Advanced traffic management systems (ATMS) extend established techniques for computer-optimised traffic control systems in urban traffic signal networks. Fleet management and control systems (FMCS) apply several new technologies to commercial vehicle operations (CVO) and advanced passenger transport systems (APTS). Advanced vehicle control systems (AVCS) help drivers to control their vehicles, and offer the greatest potential benefits in the IVHS environment.
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