Smart Roadside

Definition
The vision for the Smart Roadside is one in which commercial vehicles, motor carriers, enforcement resources, highway facilities, intermodal facilities, toll facilities, and other modes on the transportation system collect data for their own purposes and share the data seamlessly with the relevant parties, in order to improve motor carrier safety, security, operational efficiency, and freight mobility. This vision will be achieved through the application of interoperable technologies and information sharing between in-vehicle, on-the-road, and freight facility systems. Whenever possible, the Smart Roadside will leverage stakeholders' current technology investments in order to augment existing programs and support new activities.

Source

 * RITA, Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, Smart Roadside (full-text).