ITS is important to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario as the related products, services, systems and tools are associated with significant enabling capabilities. These can assist the ministry in conducting its core businesses and in shifting its focus from being a deliverer of transportation services to becoming a manager of service providers – ITS products, services and systems enable the cost effective and efficient conduct of core businesses; related tools allow performance measures as well as services provided to be quantified and hence to be remunerated on a fair, consistent and rational basis.
Moving Forward with Intelligence: Ontario’s Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy focuses on four key areas:
- Reducing urban congestion and commuting times – supporting transit and improved transportation management to address the impact of growth in the GTA and urban Ontario;
- Making border crossings more effective – supporting continued growth in the movement of people and goods and minimizing the impact on local communities;
- Improving vehicle and passenger safety – taking advantage of new in-car technologies and ensuring they contribute to safe travel; and
- Delivering ITS services effectively – ensuring that the best blend of investments are made to position Ontario to maximize ITS benefits. new technology.