The new program will have two main components. The municipal infrastructure component will favour projects that have a direct beneficial impact on the environment, make use of new technologies, and provide new ways of delivering services to Canadians through partnerships. This will result in a safer and more efficient highway system for all Canadians. Indeed, keeping our highways in good shape will help the bus industry to be as efficient as it can be in the years ahead. The second category for discussion today involves how we can apply this new technology to make our bus system more efficient.
Technological innovation is key to enhancing the efficiency of all of our transportation practices.
In particular, it can introduce new safety measures and offer a more co-ordinated way of keeping our vehicles moving. ITS brings together the system user, the vehicle, and the infrastructure into a fully co-ordinated and integrated system. Toronto's Highway 407 takes an innovative and modern approach. As the world's first electronic toll highway, it offers motorists an alternative to idling in congested traffic. The emergence of 'smart card' technology is another good example.