Social Network Based Dynamic Transit Service through the OMITS System
Traffic congestion on American roadways, especially in major metropolitan areas, has been exacerbated by increasing use of vehicles with single drivers. The long-term goal of this research initiative is to reshape our infrastructure systems for improved sustainability and efficiency. To this end, the Open-Mode Integrated Transportation System (OMITS) integrates multiple transit modes, such as carpool, vanpool, bus, and train, to provide optimal transit service and real-time traffic information and prediction with wireless communication and database management.