Virtual Automated Transit System (VATS) and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Application to Intermodal Freight Movements in Northeastern Illinois

This paper addresses the issues faced by local and state governments concerning increasing traffic congestions, inadequate roadway design and traffic safety problems caused by the freight truck traffic; on the other hand, the freight industry is seeking to improve productivity by having easy access and direct routes between the intermodal facilities and the interstate highway system.