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It started getting funds of $ 100 annually from the US Government back in early 90s, in accordance with the Intermodal Surface Transport Efficiency Act, 1991 for research and the development activity to make transport more efficient and safe for the travelers in the US. The basis of Intelligent Transport System lies in integrating the concepts of smart phones for its global positioning system.
Basically what it plans to accomplish is connect and track movements of the vehicles on the roads and share this information for the travelers thereby making them plan or alter their plans according to what suits their time and convenience at its best. What would make this possible are the Radio Frequency Identification systems (RFID), which recognizes an object relating it to a distinctive serial number and transmits this information wirelessly, which is currently in place with identification tags used for pets and the E-Z Passes. But, once these chips are in place in the vehicles and roads in the country, the commuters would instantly and accurately know about the traffic updates and also about the next Cross-town Express’ arrival! Just imagine the power of information that would not only help you move in right direction, literally but also help you to park hassle-free and save in millions that we currently end up wasting on traffic jams and while circling around for parking.
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