For years the South Korean government has invested in intelligent transportation systems for highways and transit systems, and the results are impressive. From CNN:
Public buses are fitted with shrieking dashboard road-nannies that help drivers stay on schedule. Millions of passengers seamlessly transfer using the ubiquitous T-Money travel card, finding their next bus or subway train on up-to-the minute electronic schedules.
“Our transportation life in Korea has much improved — and our quality of life as well,” said Kee Yeon Hwang, director of the Korea Transport Institute. According to CNN, the government estimates that ITS systems have saved about $1.5 billion a year. Link to full story in CNN.com.
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