InstitutionaI issues which act as barriers to multi-state applications of intelligent transportation systems for commercial vehicle operation

This paper summarizes some of the results of the first phase of a research project which is identifying multi-state institutional issues to the application of intelligent transportation systems to commercial vehicle operations. The analysis is conducted through the use of a case study of issues involving the State of Iowa, USA, and the six states adjacent to Iowa. Later phases of this same research project will seek to identify solutions to the institutional issues identified. Unfortunately, these multi-state institutional issues appear highly problematic.