between the 2000s-2010s, popularly known as the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which integrates
information, communication, control, computer technology, and other modern technologies to deploy a real-
time, flexible, and efficient transportation management system. The concept was introduced by the United
States and Europe in the 20th century. However, the technology was confronted by some challenges in its
implementation, like integration of heterogeneous data from various sources, implementation cost,
unavailability of expertise in this area, and also the dissemination problem.
Nowadays, the technology has been globally accepted, and it has spread to other countries such as Japan,
Singapore, Korea, and some European countries. From 2010 to the present, the technology attention is now
more on sustainability and safety, which involves the integration with environmental monitoring to reduce
emissions and promote eco-friendly transportation. Autonomous Vehicle (AV) has also been introduced,
which allows the development of self-driving technology and its integration into existing transportation
systems. It promoted a shift towards integrating various transportation modes into a single accessible service
platform, enhancing user convenience. The growing use of cloud computing and next-generation cellular
networks, such as fifth generation (5G) or beyond 5G, have made this possible. These technologies are used
differently in different networks.
Sensors used by the Intelligent Transportation System
The relationship between the sensing capabilities of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and the range and
depth of services they offer is crucial for creating a comprehensive and effective transportation ecosystem. The
categorisations from the sensor level are as follows:
1. Vehicle-based sensors,
2. Infrastructure-based sensors, and
3. Device-based sensors.
Vehicle-based sensors: According to Guerrero-Ibanez, Zeadally, and Contreras-Castillo (2018), vehicle-based
sensors are a broad category of devices integrated into automobiles to gather and analyse different types of
data. These provide information on the environment around the vehicle, road conditions, and other
environmental factors. Examples of these include LiDAR, cameras, temperature, humidity, and air quality
sensors. They make it possible for functions like pollution tracking, weather monitoring, lane departure alarms,
and object detection. Speed, braking, engine, fuel consumption, pollution sensors, energy meters, cameras, and
LiDAR are examples of vehicle-specific sensors that track performance, energy efficiency, emissions, and
energy consumption. By enabling energy management, environmental compliance, fuel efficiency assessments,
and vehicle diagnostics, these sensors increase the uptake of zero-emission vehicles and lessen dependency on
fossil fuels.
Infrastructure-based sensors: An Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) uses infrastructure-based sensors,
which are a group of gadgets positioned inside the infrastructure to carry out certain tasks (Soga and Schooling,
2016). These sensors may monitor road conditions; for example, pavement quality analysers and surface
temperature sensors are put immediately on the road to constantly analyse pavement conditions, detect cracks
and potholes, and track temperature swings. To gather vital vehicle data like identity, classification, speed, and
weight, vehicle presence and behaviour sensors—including weigh-in-motion systems, LiDAR, and license
plate recognition cameras—are positioned at traffic signals, overhead structures, or roadside gantries. These
sensors enable autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and enhance traffic enforcement and control.
Device-based sensors: Personal electronics like smartphones, wearables, and connected gadgets are equipped
with device-based sensors. These sensors gather a range of information, such as position from GPS sensors,
motion from gyroscopes and accelerometers, light and proximity data, and environmental data like humidity
and temperature. Visual data may be gathered using cameras and other image sensors. Real-time traffic
monitoring, travel analysis, personalised navigation, crowd sensing for road conditions, and incident reporting
are just a few of the applications for the data collected by these sensors in Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS). Device-based sensors can also record user-specific information, such as biometrics, for health and
driving monitoring. They make real-time data collection and personalised services possible.