Road Transport Informatics - Conceptual Framework and Technologica Components

This paper addresses an advanced utilization of information tech- nology within the road transport field. The main motivation for our investigation is the synergetic effect a genuine coupling of the two fields will create. A major objective is to build a concep- tual framework for road transport informatics in order to estab- lish a common basis for researchers from both fields. Another major objective is to identify and specify suitable mechanisms for implementation of key system components. The main para- digm for our work is always how mechanisms from the informa- tion technology field can optimally support needs within road transport.