الفهرس 
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Traffic volumes increase is a major problem in Greater Cairo Region that leads to more congestions, increase in delay time, and increase in air and noise pollution. To solve this problem, new roadway infrastructures and traffic management systems are normally implemented. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) have many applications as part of the traffic management systems. Variable Message Signs (VMS) Systems, one of the ITS applications, can be used to make a better use of the already available road infrastructure. VMS can be used for many objectives, but its main use in Greater Cairo Region would be to reduce the amount of vehicular delays due to incidents on the main road network.
The aim of this study is to introduce the different applications of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), with emphasis on the application of VMS by identifying its requirements and capabilities. In addition, this thesis reports the economic feasibility of applying VMS system on a chosen route in Greater Cairo Region, as part of transport projects evaluation process.
The main routes in Greater Cairo road network were identified for VMS application with the suggestion of VMS locations for each road and the messages displayed on the sign boards. 6th of October elevated road was selected as a case study for detailed analysis for applying VMS system. This thesis relied on the data obtained from the General Directorate of Traffic. A feasibility study was carried out to determine the expected economic rate of return due to the application of VMS system in Greater Cairo Region.
After data analysis and feasibility study, conclusions were obtained and recommendations were introduced for further studies.
Keywords: Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) – Variable Message Signs (VMS) – Incident Management – Time Delay