In large metropolitan areas, travellers may have difficulty in finding out how to get from one point to another using public transport. Travel information is often dispersed and in different formats, adding to travellers' difficulties if they are planning a journey involving several services. The Traveller Information System developed as part of InfoCities gives travellers up-to-date and integrated information about travelling in the city and getting to a tourist site or city facility. Information is provided in an interactive way that is easy to use and complements other city information sources.
The system involves:
- Stand-alone kiosks located at different strategic points of the city
- Shareware downloaded to the desktop and updated directly from the internet
- CD-ROMs sold directly to the public
- On-line information provided as part of tourism and hotel information services
- Real time video camera road
traffic information.
Benefits of these Services
Education: Promoting public transport usage as a means of sustainable transport for Europe's cities.
Quality of life: Helping people to decide their travel patterns and plan their own time.
Flexibility of Service:
- Providing travel information on demand and up-to-date
- Integrating information about different forms of transport.
Environment: The application improves environmental conditions in cities, relieving the serious problems of pollution and congestion, by promoting and increasing the use of public transport instead of private cars.
