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 Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS)
ITS is an approach to transportation
planning that seeks technical and practical solutions
to alleviating traffic congestion problems. ITS concepts
were first introduced in January 1996 by the United
States Department of Transportation with a goal of
saving every American up to 15% in travel time.
Examples
of ITS technology include: computerized traffic
signal systems that automatically adjust to maximize
traffic flow and to permit emergency vehicles to pass
through intersections quickly; freeway management
systems, such as electronic message signs and highway
advisory radio messages that warn travelers of blockages
or slow downs; and electronic fare payment on public
buses that reduce passenger boarding time and more.
 ITS Committee
 The
Pinellas County ITS Committee is
composed of public and private sector transportation
planners, engineers, and representatives from the
following specialties: traffic management, emergency
management (including fire and rescue), law enforcement,
transit, communications and tourism. MPO
board members and an MPO
Citizens Advisory Committee representative also
serve on the committee. The committee is chaired by
Pinellas County Commissioner Karen
Seel.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3 , 1:30 pm at Planning Department Conference Room, 600 Cleveland St, 7th Floor, Clearwater. The meeting agenda will be posted here for download.
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