Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
What is ITS?
ITS are systems that utilize technology, communications and information processing to improve the transportation safety and mobility and enhance productivity of our transportation infrastructure.
What are the Benefits for North Dakota?
Information
ITS allows the public to be informed with real-time information and status of road conditions. Knowing both gives the motoring public options when making their travel plans and selecting their routes.
Safety
Enhance safe transportation for residents, visitors and travelers, through reducing weather related traffic incidents.
Efficiency
Improve efficiency of the existing transportation network by improving traffic signal systems and improving traffic management during road construction and special events.
Economy
Provide transportation system that supports economic development that improves tourist access and convenience and creates linkages throughout the state, region and nation.
Promotes responsible agency stewardship through the coordination among local and regional stakeholders - Better Use of Public Funds.
Contact
Maintenance Division
North Dakota Department of Transportation
608 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505-0700
Email: ITS Manager
Resources
- ITS Systems Engineering Checklist
- ITS System Engineering Instructions
- ITS Systems Engineering User Guide
Publications
- DMS Maintenance & Testing Procedures
- DMS Operations Guidelines
- Overview of System Engineering
- Evaluation of ND’s Fixed Automated Spray Technology Systems
External Resources
- North Dakota Strategic ITS Plan
- North Dakota Statewide ITS Architecture
- Bismarck/Mandan ITS Architecture
- Fargo/Moorhead ITS Architecture
- Grand Forks/East Grand Forks ITS Architecture
- National ITS Architecture
- FHWA Regional ITS Guidance
- US DOT ITS Major Initiatives
- Rural ITS
- System Engineering
- System Engineering Process Review
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