Developing a conceptual plan for road infrastructure usage management with use of ICT : a strategic approach

Abstract

Traffic congestion in Colombo is a major problem facing Sri Lanka, which is being affecting the economic growth of the country. Increased active population, in sufficient road infrastructure and lack of user adherence to traffic laws and conducts have being the main reasons for this situation. Currently the government is actively involving in building new road infrastructure, by means of expressways, highways and upgrading the existing road net work in achieving its economic targets. Considering this situation, it is anticipated the problem will become more severe where a nun controllable traffic situation that can arise in the future. This research has looked into the successful measures adopted by other countries and how information and communication technology (lCT) has been used to solve the problem. In making a suitable plan to overcome the congested situation in Colombo, user views about the problem and their suggestions have taken in to account. Considering the current socio economic situation of Sri Lanka, suitable ICT based solutions and components have been chosen to address the situation in strategic manner, which switching road transportation demand to mass transportation demand. The plan is presented in three dimensions; as measure of solving problems, as systems and plan as changes. It has been described new mechanisms and the role of the ICT that is playing in this suggestion. Anticipated benefits are identified followed by a highlighting of cost components at the plan implementation. Future consideration of the plan has been discussed, which this research can aid for possible investors who can look for investment in transportation and traffic and travel information management arena.