Evaluation of a transportation system based on electric drive from cybersafety point of view

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 65-78
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Krawiec ◽  
Marcin Jacek Kłos ◽  
Sylwester Markusik ◽  
Aleksander Bułkowski
Keyword(s):  
Electric Drive ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Intelligent Transport Systems ◽  
External Interference ◽  
Intelligent Transport ◽  
System Protection ◽  
Safety And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Of Operation

The article presents threats related to broadly understood cybersecurity, encountered in modern public transport, especially in cases of increasingly introduced Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS). Experience to date has shown strong links between the technical sphere and IT system of public transport, ensuring its protection against unwanted externa l interference from people (or organizations) trying to disrupt its functioning. The following - inter alia - are of a key importance: the system of existing bus network as well as organization of bus work on routes (schedule) and its IT links, monitoring and system protection against external interference. The main goal of cybersecurity in public transport is to increase the level of cybersecurity in city agglomeration by increasing the availability of hardware and IT tools, included in intelligent transport systems, protecting safety and reliability of operation of public transport.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Intelligent Transport Systems Used in Urban Agglomerations and Intercity Roads by Professional Truck Drivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2935
Author(s):  
Natalia Drop ◽  
Daria Garlińska
Keyword(s):  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Emergency Vehicle ◽  
Intelligent Transport Systems ◽  
Traffic Lights ◽  
Intelligent Transport ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Variable Content ◽  
The City

Using intelligent transport systems in cities is gaining popularity. The fundamental aim of their existence is to improve safety and traffic flow and prevent congestion in city centres. All people moving around the city, such as public transport passengers, as well as truck and emergency vehicle drivers and drivers of passenger vehicles, are users of intelligent transport systems. Research which was carried out for the article entirely concerns functioning and utility of intelligent transport systems from truck drivers’ experience. The main aim of the research was to evaluate services and tools within intelligent transport systems in European cities which are visited by Polish truck drivers. Our research indicates that most drivers (almost 98%) stated that they find intelligent transport systems useful and 92.5% of interviewed pointed that intelligent transport systems help with their everyday work duties. Of all the tools in the survey drivers agreed that variable content signs, accommodative traffic lights, and extra road illumination have most influence in road safety. Identifying the most useful and helpful tools of intelligent transport systems will allow to define their preferred development directions from truck drivers’ point of view.

New Intelligent Transport Systems Applications in Europe to Improve Bus Services

2002 ◽  
Vol 1791 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Hounsell ◽  
Graham Wall
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Intelligent Transport Systems ◽  
Bus Priority ◽  
Intelligent Transport ◽  
Message Signs ◽  
Investment Process ◽  
Bus Services

Applications of information technology are expanding rapidly across all modes of transport, under the general heading of intelligent transport systems (ITS). For bus-based public transport, a cluster of applications has been developed that can help improve the efficiency and performance of buses on the street, thus helping to provide a real transport alternative to the private car. An initial summary of a range of such ITS examples in Europe is provided, including automatic vehicle location (AVL), bus priority in traffic control systems, automatic ticketing systems, automatic camera enforcement systems, and variable message signs. Then the focus shifts to one area where activity is most pronounced—the implementation of AVL systems and their integration with urban traffic control (UTC) systems. A review of typical AVL/UTC systems operational in Europe is then presented through the identification of some eight alternative architectures and associated system characteristics, such as the technologies used and the location of bus priority “intelligence.” This is followed by a summary of examples from cities in Europe that have implemented these architectures, together with typical results illustrating the effectiveness of these systems. The diversity of architectures, technologies, and systems is recognized as beneficial in providing customer choice, but can generate a significant difficulty for decision makers in local authorities wishing to invest in public transport ITS technologies. A concluding discussion lists some of the key issues involved in this investment process.

Analysis of selected ITS services used in urban public transport

2018 ◽  
Vol 121 ◽  
pp. 211-222
Author(s):  
Damian Lach ◽  
Elżbieta Macioszek
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Intelligent Transport Systems ◽  
Road Infrastructure ◽  
Intelligent Transport ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Urban Public Transport ◽  
Immediate Response

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are a set of tools that enable better and more efficient use of existing road infrastructure. They support the operation of transport systems in selected areas. ITS services are not only related to the improvement of cars traffic conditions but also to the functioning of urban public transport in the area of their impact. Thanks to the available ITS functions, supervision over the functioning of urban public transport has become easier and allows to achieve the intended effects in the form of increasing the importance of urban public transport (UPT) in transport systems of cities and agglomerations. Establishing transport priorities for UPT vehicles, closing streets for cars, supervising the movement of UPT vehicles, dynamic passenger information systems or immediate response to emergency situations is one of many available ITS functions in public transport. The article presents an analysis of the functioning of selected ITS services supporting the functioning of urban public transport in selected areas of the Silesian Voivodeship.

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