Prioritization of Public transport

Prioritization of Public Transport

Description / objective

Public transport priorities depend on a political commitment to transit relative to other transport modes within the urban area, and hence a preferential allocation of scarce resources such as road space and junction capacity. Efficient allocation of junction capacity in favor of public transport is likely to require the use of ITS technologies.

ITS applications

None, at the strategic level.

Advantages and cautions

None.