GeoS4S Module GIS for ITS: A Knowledge Bridge from GIS to ITS

Abstract

As an important and smart applicable area, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) representing a major transition in transportation on many dimensions has attracted the substantial attention from GIS communities. Addressing how GIS and related technology are adapted for ITS at improving the traffic safety and the effectiveness of surface transportation systems, this teaching module focuses on data organization of road network and integration with traffic data, as well as models for improving transportation efficiency. Its primary goal is to extend the students' ability from fulfilling GIS projects to integrating GIS-related technologies for supporting ITS projects. The current paper summarizes the learning objectives, lesson content, learning activities and evaluation scheme for this module.