ROLE OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS IN ENHANCING ROAD SAFETY. A CASE STUDY OF ŁÓDŹ

<ns3:p>Road transport is one of the most dangerous modes of transport, as evidenced by data from theWorld Health Organization (WHO), which reports 1.19 million fatalities annually. Consequently,research into improving road safety is gaining importance. One of the solutions aimed at enhancingroad safety is constituted by intelligent transport systems (ITS), which deploy advanced technologiesfor monitoring and optimizing traffic flow. The implementation of ITS is supported by the EuropeanCommission and is underway in several cities. One of the most advanced ITS systems in Poland isoperating in Łódź. Therefore, the goal of this article is to present the intelligent transport systemimplemented in Łódź and its impact on road safety.</ns3:p>