J. Mikulski (Ed.): TST 2011, CCIS 239, pp. 233–240, 2011. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011 Perspectives of Telematics Implementation in Tri-city Transport Systems Management and Planning Jacek Oskarbski Traffic Engineering Department, Gdansk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland jacek.oskarbski@pg.gda.pl Abstract. In 2010 the City of Gdynia applied for match funding of the project "Implementation of the Integrated Traffic Management System TRISTAR in the Tri-City” under the Infrastructure and Environment Operational Programme. This year the project has been placed on a list approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Tri-City proceeds with a tender for the implementation of the system. The key elements included in the TRISTAR system architecture will be implemented under the project. They will enable the implementation of further elements of the system. The paper presents the characteristics and the expected effects of the implementation of new components, which will include a multi- level model of transportation systems, an automated incident detection system, weigh-in-motion and bus lanes /HOV lanes control with the use of ITS. Public consultation of the studies and projects will be done using an internet platform including e.g. simulations developed using the multi-level model. Keywords: intelligent transportation systems, transport management, transport planning, city logistics. 1 Introduction The functioning of the urban transport system should be based on solutions that allow meeting the needs of all groups of users including residents, business entities and institutions. According to the concept of city logistics the above should consist of optimizing the flow of people, goods and information streams as well as minimizing the adverse impact of transport on the environment. The transport management in urban areas should be based on two basic assumptions to achieve the mentioned objectives. First, it is necessary to diagnose the operating problems of the urban transport system and to select the appropriate solutions for transport infrastructure and organization. Secondly, it requires the right tools to carry out these tasks, enabling control and monitoring of selected aspects of transport in cities to connect different planes of actions operationally and technically. The logistics management in urban transport operations should consist of two main pillars – infrastructural and organizational activities. According to the assumption made, the solutions of transport telematics (Intelligent Transportation Systems) will allow for the practical implementation of planned activities, while combining the two pillars of the system.