Big data analytics for transportation: Problems and prospects for its application in China

Transportation, as a means for moving goods and people between different locations, is a vital element of modern society. In this paper, we discuss how big data technology infrastructure fits into the current development of China, and provide suggestions for improvement. We discuss the current situation of China's transportation system, and outline relevant big data technologies that are being used in the transportation domain. Finally we point out opportunities for improvement of China's transportation system, through standardisation, integration of big data analytics in a national framework, and point to the future of transportation in China and beyond.