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ITS Solutions and Accident Risks: Prospective and Limitations

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  • Ioanna Spyropoulou
  • Merja Penttinen
  • Matthew Karlaftis
  • Truls Vaa
  • John Golias

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This article investigates the prospective and limitations in the application of potential intelligent transport system (ITS) functions to reduce accident risks, using a cause‐treatment relationship. The main causes of road accidents are described and appropriate ITS solutions (including advanced driver assistance systems and advanced traveller information systems) are presented as countermeasures. Anticipated impacts are discussed and indicate that several ITS have the potential of improving road safety and addressing specific accident causes. However, attention is required on particular aspects of their implementation as they may trigger adverse effects by imposing behavioural adaptation risks, and overestimation and over‐reliance on system capabilities. Further, user acceptability and strategic implementation issues are paramount to the successful introduction of these systems.

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  • Ioanna Spyropoulou & Merja Penttinen & Matthew Karlaftis & Truls Vaa & John Golias, 2007. "ITS Solutions and Accident Risks: Prospective and Limitations," Transport Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 28(5), pages 549-572, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:transr:v:28:y:2007:i:5:p:549-572
    DOI: 10.1080/01441640801886605
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