In a significant milestone for India’s intelligent transportation ecosystem, the ITS India Forum is set to showcase the nation’s advancements in smart mobility at the ITS World Congress 2025 in Atlanta, USA (August 24–28). The Forum’s growing influence was further cemented by its recent election to the ITS Asia-Pacific Board, amplifying India’s role in shaping global transportation policies and standards.
A Visionary
Partnership with Shri Nitin Gadkari
The Honourable Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, has been a driving
force behind India’s mobility transformation. In a recent interaction, Akhilesh Srivastava, President of ITS
India Forum, highlighted the Minister’s unwavering support for deploying
cutting-edge technologies to enhance road safety, efficiency, and
sustainability.
Under Shri Gadkari’s leadership, India has witnessed
unprecedented infrastructure growth, with highways expanding at 33.8 km per day and logistics costs dropping from 16% to 9%, boosting export competitiveness. His vision aligns
perfectly with the Forum’s mission to integrate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) into India’s road
networks.
Key Initiatives
Showcasing India’s ITS Leadership
1. Next-Gen ATMS
White Paper
Developed after five
high-impact roundtables with government, industry, and academia, this
document outlines a roadmap for advanced traffic management systems. The Forum
has sought Shri Gadkari’s support for its official launch.
2. Bengaluru CV2X
Green Corridor Pilot
A groundbreaking initiative leveraging Connected Vehicle-to-Everything (CV2X) technology reduced emergency
response times by 38%. The Forum
aims to scale this nationwide, including applications in next-gen tolling systems.
3. Road User Charging
(RUC) System
With India joining the Global
RUC Alliance, the Forum is pushing for dynamic tolling, congestion pricing,
and smart parking solutions to optimize urban mobility.
4. Capacity-Building
Programs
Collaborations with South Asian University (SAU) and the Asian Institute of Transport Development (AITD) are nurturing the next generation of ITS leaders through specialized training and research.
Global Recognition
and Future Roadmap
The ITS India Forum’s
inclusion in the ITS Asia-Pacific Board
underscores India’s rising influence in smart mobility. The upcoming ITS World Congress 2025 will be a
platform to highlight:
·
Digital
transformation in transport, including AI-driven traffic solutions.
·
Sustainable
mobility initiatives like electric vehicle (EV) integration and green
corridors.
· Policy frameworks for seamless ITS adoption across states.
A Safer, Smarter, and
Greener Future
Shri Gadkari’s ambitious targets—such as making Indian roads better than the U.S. within
two years and accelerating EV adoption—are being realized through
public-private partnerships and tech-driven solutions. The ITS India Forum’s
efforts complement this vision, ensuring India emerges as a global leader in intelligent mobility.
“India’s mobility revolution is not just about
infrastructure; it’s about reshaping lives through innovation, sustainability,
and inclusivity,” said Akhilesh Srivastava. “With Shri Gadkari’s leadership, we
are poised to transform transportation—locally impactful, globally connected.”
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