Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) wants to have a dramatic impact on our countries transportation challenges and opportunities. ITS cars will be equipped with advanced sensors, computer processors, onboard displays and communications systems. Cars of the future will become part of an integrated network of connected vehicles and roadways and will warn drivers about unsafe conditions, imminent collisions and excessive curve speeds. This technology is being developed and tested across the country, in places like California, Florida, New York, Michigan, and a number of other states. Some advanced I TS applications, such as navigation systems. Lane departure warnings and backup cameras, are already deployed on higher and automobiles. Within the next decade, some of the technologies listed below will be installed in most vehicles:
Dashboard screens with preloaded debit cards to pay tolls electronically, order meals at the next restaurant or download a movie for the kids to watch in the backseat.
Vibrating seeds alerting you that you're veering into the shoulder or falling asleep.
Warnings if someone is about to run a red light ahead of you. Alerting you about an accident up ahead and providing alternate routes.
*Reference: Motorwatch Journal
