ITS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACTS ON CVO/CVISN DEPLOYMENT

The development of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) has changed the transportation industry significantly. As ITS infrastructure is planned and implemented in the field, integration with other systems is critical to realizing the full benefits and potential. Components of ITS implementations have impacted a number of functional areas including Commercial Vehicle Operations (CVO). ITS is being mainstreamed into many urban and rural area planning processes. The inclusion of a diverse set of motorists including trucking industry representatives is key to end user acceptance and successful utilization of the transportation system. This paper takes the reader through the ITS/CVO planning process, from the development and prioritization of CVO projects through a brief introduction to and Commercial Vehicle Information Systems Networks (CVISN). The CVO area of ITS is unique and requires additional end user consideration due to the nature of the trucking industry. The trucking industry has much to offer the strategic planning process and deployment of ITS infrastructure