BITSAFS
Bureau of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Freight Security
The research mandate of the Bureau of ITS and Freight Security (BITSAFS)
is to focus on the application of intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
technologies in the area of goods movement. Using techniques and tools
such as simulation modelling, GIS, computer vision, and database systems,
the Bureau's research seeks to promote secure and efficient freight movement
through the country and across national borders. The Bureau's office
houses an ITS lab and the facility is used to educate civil engineering
students in regards to ITS technologies related to freight movement.
BITSAFS is funded by Transport Canada and the BC Ministry of Transportation,
as well as TransLink, ICBC, and other local transportation-related agencies.
For more information, please contact the Bureau's Director Prof.
, or Mr. Clark Lim, Managing Director of BITSAFS, at 604.822.8785
or
.
BITSAFS's office is located at Room 051 in the ICICS building at 2366 Main
Mall.
