U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO LAUNCH "SAFE TRIP-21" AT THE 15TH WORLD CONGRESS ON ITS

SAFE TRIP-21, "Safe and Efficient Travel through Innovation and Partnerships for the 21st Century," will be unveiled to the public during the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems. SAFE TRIP-21 is a first-phase demonstration of work done by the U.S. DOT in support of Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII). The initiative will build upon research into the use of electronic information, navigation, and communications technologies to prevent accidents, and reduce congestion by providing drivers with real-time safety warnings, traffic and transit information, and advanced navigational tools.

Through SAFE TRIP-21, the U.S. Department of Transportation will help further the acceptance and adoption of technolgies designed to prevent vehicle crashes and alleviate congestion in both urban and rural settings by providing drivers and transit and commercial motor vehicle operators with real-time safety warnings, traffic transit, traveler information, and navigational tools.

SAFE TRIP-21 will demonstrate how ITS technology can improve safety and enhance the travel experience. As part of the World Congress, you will have a unique hands-on opportunity to witness and experience these exciting technologies in the real-world setting of New York City.