Road transport informatics Conceptual framework and technological components

Advanced utilization of information technology within the road transport field is addressed. The main motivation for the investigation is the synergetic effect that a genuine coupling of the two fields will create. A major objective is to build a conceptual framework for road transport informatics in order to establish a common basis for researchers from both fields. Another major objective is to identify and specify suitable mechanisms for implementation of key system components. The main paradigm for the work is how mechanisms from the information technology field can optimally support needs within road transportation.