APPLICATION OF VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION IN ADAPTIVE INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) involve the use of informatio n, communications, and computer technology to update and enhance the c apabilities of transportation systems (1, p. 3). Incorporating advance d technology into traditional transportation systems provides complete ly new functions to facilitate more productive and safe transportation of people and goods. Thus, ITS provides a new paradigm for planning, managing, operating, and maintaining transportation systems. This pape r reports on the evaluation of a new ITS concept for enhancing traffic signal control. The ultimate deployment of the concept is dependent o n future incorporation of advanced technology into traffic control and vehicle systems.