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It is often difficult to communicate a vision of the benefits of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) using words or written narrative. Many citizens may not have first hand experience with different techniques of applying communications and computer technology to better manage transportation infrastructure. What is needed is a way to visually communicate how various ITS technologies could hypothetically be applied in our region.

The purpose of these images is to literally “create a vision” for ITS by providing plausible representations of ITS technologies applied to familiar transportation facilities such as I-81, I-581, Route 460, US 220 and Route 419. This document is intended to serve as a first step towards a larger public discussion about the feasibility of greater use of ITS in our region.

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Other ITS Links:

US DOT ITS Site:

http://www.its.dot.gov

Federal Highway Administration Office of Operations:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov

National Transportation Operations Coalition

http://www.ntoctalks.com

If you are interested in helping to reduce congestion, improve air-quality or just want to save money on gas and vehicle wear and tear, please click the image to visit the RIDE Solutions website. RIDE Solutions offers free ride matching for carpools or vanpools. RIDE Solutions also offers information on taking public transit, walking or biking to work. RIDE Solutions is a service of the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission.