High-Speed Connectivity Accelerates the Development of Intelligent Transportation Systems

As 5G networks are activated, connected and automated vehicle systems will evolve from emerging technologies into widespread intelligent transportation systems (ITS) that guide the multimodal transport of goods, people, and transportation-related information.

The transportation sector is poised to see profound changes as 5G continues its rollout. The fifth generation of wireless networks will provide the high-speed data rates needed to implement intelligent transportation systems (ITS) across every mode of transport. Vehicle safety, performance, navigation, and automation systems will become fully enabled. Tracking of goods, vehicles, and people in transit will become ubiquitous. Instantaneous communication between vehicles, traffic management systems, and smart city or vehicle-to-everything (V2X) infrastructure will become fully realized.