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High-tech traffic.

Source :
Economist. 9/5/1998, Vol. 348 Issue 8084, Commuting p12-14. 3p. 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Discusses the use of intelligent transportation systems, or telematics, which involve application of advanced computing and telecommunications to local driving. Information available to drivers in Seattle, Washington; California software company Fastline's development of systems that real-time information on traffic, weather and mass transit based on an individual starting point and destination; Impact of cheap driving on Seattle's urban sprawl.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00130613
Volume :
348
Issue :
8084
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
1023402