Implications of Mobile Devices on Freight ITS Roadmaps Ahead
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Summary, in English
Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the growing importance of generic mobile
computing for ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) development and governance. Specifically,
building on theories of open innovation and pertinent examples, the paper aims to inform future ITS
policymaking.
Design/methodology/approach – Using a wide range of national, regional, and industry roadmaps
together with scientific reports on the impact of specific ITS services, conclusions for ITS governance
and policymaking are drawn.
Findings – This paper finds that it is imperative to proactively embrace the rapidly expanding
generic mobile computing service industry and critically reassert investments in dedicated
ITS-infrastructure. This is of equal importance for developed and developing countries.
Research limitations/implications – Previous literature has mainly dealt with ITS in terms of
mobility of people. This paper addresses ITS in a freight context, an area that has received scarce
attention in the literature.
Practical implications – This paper presents important insights for infrastructure policy makers
on opportunities to take advantage of freely available data in improving freight mobility.
Social implications – The trend of producing and consuming data simultaneously (so called
“prosuming”) is currently re-shaping the ITS landscape and will in the near future affect millions of
daily commuters.
Originality/value – The paper gives an account of current worldwide ITS policies in context.
The assessment of services is intended to inform both industry and policymakers.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the growing importance of generic mobile
computing for ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) development and governance. Specifically,
building on theories of open innovation and pertinent examples, the paper aims to inform future ITS
policymaking.
Design/methodology/approach – Using a wide range of national, regional, and industry roadmaps
together with scientific reports on the impact of specific ITS services, conclusions for ITS governance
and policymaking are drawn.
Findings – This paper finds that it is imperative to proactively embrace the rapidly expanding
generic mobile computing service industry and critically reassert investments in dedicated
ITS-infrastructure. This is of equal importance for developed and developing countries.
Research limitations/implications – Previous literature has mainly dealt with ITS in terms of
mobility of people. This paper addresses ITS in a freight context, an area that has received scarce
attention in the literature.
Practical implications – This paper presents important insights for infrastructure policy makers
on opportunities to take advantage of freely available data in improving freight mobility.
Social implications – The trend of producing and consuming data simultaneously (so called
“prosuming”) is currently re-shaping the ITS landscape and will in the near future affect millions of
daily commuters.
Originality/value – The paper gives an account of current worldwide ITS policies in context.
The assessment of services is intended to inform both industry and policymakers.
Department/s
Publishing year
2013
Language
English
Pages
152-162
Publication/Series
World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development
Volume
10
Issue
2
Document type
Journal article
Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Topic
- Transport Systems and Logistics
Keywords
- ITS
- Policymaking
- Mobile computing
- Transportation
- Mobile technology
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 2042-5953