Safe Smart School Bus - A Pilot Study Anund, Anna ; Renner, Linda
Publication details: Bryssel ITS in daily life: 16th world congress and exhibition on intelligent transport systems and services, Stockholm 21-25 September 2009. Paper, 2009Description: 5 sSubject(s): Bibl.nr: VTI P1835:16 [World]Location: Abstract: In order to increase the safety for children, with help of a higher degree of control and routine during school transportation, two buses were equipped with technical safety solutions and a driver support system installed on board. The software was focusing on route guidance, information about bus stops, children entering and exiting, but also on special information about children given by their parents. Communication with the system was solved by children wearing a tag that transmit information to the bus unit, making it possible for the system and the driver to know if the child is on their way to the bus. The tag was also connected to a bus stop unit, warning passing drivers.| Current library | Status | |
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In order to increase the safety for children, with help of a higher degree of control and routine during school transportation, two buses were equipped with technical safety solutions and a driver support system installed on board. The software was focusing on route guidance, information about bus stops, children entering and exiting, but also on special information about children given by their parents. Communication with the system was solved by children wearing a tag that transmit information to the bus unit, making it possible for the system and the driver to know if the child is on their way to the bus. The tag was also connected to a bus stop unit, warning passing drivers.