Implementation progress about demonstration project of comprehensive transportation information platform in Beijing

This paper gives an outline of the demonstration project. The background, objectives, user services, system functions and stage achievements are presented. Comprehensive Transportation Information Platform is the most essential part of ITS implementation of Beijing. Although only elementary frame will be set up at the end of 2004, long-term plan is very important. After the demonstration project accomplished, it should provide useful experience for the implementation of CTIP in other cities.