Houston Intelligent Transportation System: Preliminary Program Description and Transit Project Listing

This report has been prepared to summarize many of the current ITS efforts underway in the Houston area and to identify additional transit projects that may be implemented in the future to address critical transportation needs. Further, the report presents a definition of ITS to help facilitate an understanding of the depth, breadth, scope, magnitude, and diversity of ITS technologies. It will be of use to agencies in the development of the Houston ITS Strategic Plan and in the implementation of specific projects. The report was prepared for METRO by the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), a part of The Texas A&M University System.|The report contains a definition of ITS and summarizes the goal and objectives of the Houston ITS Program. A variety of technologies are being developed, tested, and implemented under the general heading of Intelligent Transportation Systems. ITS includes the application of a wide range of advanced technologies that share the common goal of improving the efficiency of the overall transportation system. More specifically, ITS is directed at improving mobility and transportation productivity, enhancing safety, maximizing current transportation facilities, and enhancing the environment.