ITS - intelligent transport system; intelligent transportation system

system comprised of information, communication, sensor and control technologies and that is designed to benefit a surface transport system
NOTE 1 to entry: “Intelligent transportation system” is the American English equivalent.
NOTE 2 to entry: Benefits potentially include, but are not limited to, increased safety, sustainability, efficiency and comfort.
NOTE 3 to entry: The full term (i.e. “intelligent transport system”) is often used when the noun is used as a subject, whereas the abbreviation (i.e. “ITS”) is often used to modify another noun (e.g. “Intelligent transport systems provide ITS services.”).

Application Area: ITS Architecture