Seria UNESCO II

Intelligent Traffic Systems
Assoc. Prof. PhD. Eng. Florin POPESCU
Course Meeting Times
Lectures: 2/4 hours / session
Introduction
The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to the basic elements of intelligent transportation systems (ITS), focusing on technological, systems and institutional aspects.
Topics include:
1.
ITS Definitions & Benefits General introduction
This session will present a structured overview of the ecosystem of ITS applications, including their formal definitions, historical background and socio-economic benefits.
2.
Emerging Mobility Challenges & ITS Responses
This session will address how ITS is being successfully leveraged to accompany these trends as part of coordinated mobility policies. The emergence of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) applications will also be discussed here.
3.
ITS Standards, Architecture & Security
This session will recall key aspects of ITS design with reference to international communication protocols and mitigating security risks (tampering, spoofing, hacking, etc.). A particular focus will be placed on designing open, scalable, interoperable solutions with references to good and bad practices.
4.
ITS Project & Lifecycle Management
ITS projects are complex to manage and procure due to many interacting components and significant volumes of data to be analyzed. This session will provide a high-level understanding of tools and processes designed to mitigate deployment risk, including how to anticipate maintenance needs in the design of ITS applications.
5.
Adaptive Traffic Management in Practice
Smart traffic management helps improve traffic signal operations, reduce incident clearance times, and deal with exceptional situations. Working through case studies, this session will highlight proven traffic system applications and the organization of traffic management centers.
6.
Traffic Data Capture & Analysis
The development of ITS has given rise on new ways to collect & analyze real time and historic road traffic data. Traffic information collected from fixed detectors can now be blended with in-vehicle and GPS data to provide accurate real-time information over a large road network and improve the quality of forecasts.
7.
Sustainability Targets with ITS
Transport currently accounts for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Given the scale of this impact, smart mobility solutions will play a key role in improving the environmental credentials of transport. This session will present how ITS provides building blocks for cleaner mobility by increasing the efficiency of transport, reducing emissions, tackling congestion and accidents, making it easier for people to make greener travel choices and making freight and logistics more efficient
The subjects should be of interest to students interested in the general area of transportation; performance, control and management of transportation systems; urban systems; the deployment of advanced technology systems; and transportation policy and societal issues.
Based on lecture material and readings in the ITS literature, students will submit two assignments in the first half of the semester. The first is designed to generally familiarize the students with ITS concepts and perspectives. The second is a “mini” term project, selected by the student in an area of his/her interests. In the second half of the semester, students will work in small groups to produce a regional ITS architecture for a metro-based region.
Student Requirements
1.
One short (7 pages) assignment.
2.
“Mini” Term Paper (about 10 pages – topic to be “negotiated” with Professor Popescu); submitted right after Christmas Break.
A. Critical review of selected ITS literature
B. A paper or analysis on some topic of interest to you.
Examples: - ITS: Perspectives of an Environmentalist - Cost/Benefit Analysis of ATIS Technology - Network Algorithms: Some Ideas - Traffic Light/Expressway Coordination: State of the Art - Is Transportation Capacity Politically Correct? - Regional Development and ITS - ITS and Sprawl - ITS and Intermodal Freight
3.
Readings
4.
Group Regional Architecture Project (second half of semester)
5.
Discussion Articles – We will distribute several articles that will be discussed (interactively) at the next lecture. We will ask you to write a brief summary of the article to be submitted before the discussion.
6.
Class Participation
Gradings ACTIVITIES PERCENTAGES
Assignments
10% Mini Term Paper 40%
Group Work on Regional Architecture
40% Class Participation 10%

Introduction to the Course
Topics discussed through the course
• Strategic management fundamentals
• Analysis of current aviation organization strategies
• Strategic positioning
• Competitive strategy
• Environmental analysis in the global aviation industry
• Porter’s Five Forces for airlines
• Establishing aviation strategy
• Setting corporate directions
• Strategy implementation
• Managing strategy execution.
Learning objectives for the course
• Understand the key concepts and frameworks in corporate strategy formulation.
• Analyze different types of corporate strategies and their applications in real-world scenarios.
• Develop the ability to formulate, evaluate, and implement strategies in diverse business contexts.
• Critically assess the role of corporate strategy in achieving organizational goals and sustaining competitive advantage.
Strategic Analysis:
• Objective: Students will be able to conduct comprehensive internal and external analyses of organizations, using tools like SWOT, PESTEL, and Porter’s Five Forces, to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
• Outcome: This equips students with the ability to assess a company's strategic position within its industry.
Strategy Formulation:
• Objective: Students will formulate competitive strategies that align with the organization's mission, vision, and core competencies.
• Outcome: Learners will develop strategic plans that include clear objectives, tactics, and resource allocations.
Strategic Implementation:
• Objective: Students will design and implement strategies at various levels (corporate, business, and functional) and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Outcome: This ensures that students can translate strategy into actionable steps and measure performance against strategic goals.
Ethical Decision-Making in Strategy:
• Objective: Students will evaluate the ethical implications of strategic decisions and propose strategies that align with ethical standards and corporate social responsibility.
• Outcome: This helps students incorporate ethical considerations into strategic decision-making processes.
Global Strategic Management:
• Objective: Students will analyze and develop strategies that address the challenges and opportunities of operating in a global environment.
• Outcome: Students will be prepared to craft strategies that consider cultural, economic, and regulatory differences in international markets.