Transportation and information : trends in technology and policy /

Transportation and information : trends in technology and policy /

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Author / Creator:	Thakuriah, Piyushimita.
Imprint:	New York, NY : Springer, ©2013.
Description:	1 online resource.
Language:	English
Series:	SpringerBriefs in computer science, 2191-5768 SpringerBriefs in Computer Science.
Subject:	Transportation. Automatic Data Processing. Transportation -- Information technology. Transportation -- Data processing. Transportation -- Data processing.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9851667

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Other authors / contributors:	Geers, D. Glenn.
ISBN:	9781461471295 (electronic bk.) 146147129X (electronic bk.) 9781461471288 1461471281 (Print) 9781461471288 (Print)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 2, 2013).
Summary:	Transformations in wireless connectivity and location-aware technologies hold the promise of bringing a sea-change in the way transportation information is generated and used in the future. Sensors in the transportation system, when integrated with those in other sectors (for example, energy, utility and health) have the potential to foster novel new ways of improving livability and sustainability. The end-result of these developments has been somewhat contradictory. Although automation in the transportation environment has become increasingly widespread, the level of involvement and active participation by people, in terms of co-creation and contribution of information, has also increased. As a result, the following two major trends have been observed: (1) increases in Machine-to- Machine (M2M) communications; and (2) increases in the variety and volume of User-Generated Content. In this transportation paradigm, the pervasive use of Information and Communication Technologies will serve as the foundation for mobility intelligence towards an "ubiquitous information-centered mobility environment". However, many technical and operational questions, as well as social, management and legal challenges present themselves in the transformation to this vision. The book presents a non-technical review of research and initiatives and a discussion of such opportunities and challenges.
Other form:	Print version: Thakuriah, Piyushimita. Transportation and information. New York, NY : Springer, ©2013 9781461471288

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Data Sources and Management
Technology Systems for Transportation System Management and Personal Use
Institutional and Policy Factors in ICT-Based Mobility Services
Conclusions.