The role of intelligent transportation systems in developing countries and importance of standardization

The traffic accidents and congestions are getting a serious problem all over the world. The problem is growing fastest in developing countries where urbanization and the use of motorized vehicles is increasing most rapidly. One alternative solution is a concept of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). It provides the ability to gather, organize, analyze, use, and share information about transportation systems. In this paper such issues as concept of sustainable communities with transportation and ITS is discussed and scheme of ITS deployment in developing countries and its benefits are presented. Moreover, the analysis of ITS current situation in some developed and developing countries and the role of standardization are presented.