The Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety (ITSS) course aims to introduce you to the new generation of road technology and its pivotal role in improving road safety. In the age of digitization, road safety is no longer limited to engineering design, but is heavily dependent on advanced technology. In this course, you will learn how to use a combination of computing, communication, and automation technologies to reduce accidents and improve mobility. By understanding the fundamentals of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), you will discover how cameras, sensors, and smart traffic lights can work together to create an integrated and safe transportation network.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for professionals interested in developing the future of transportation, including:

• Transportation and traffic engineers.
• City planners and architects.
• Those responsible for traffic safety in government and private organizations.
• ICT specialists in the transportation sector.
• Researchers and academics in the field of smart transportation and sustainable cities.
• Fleet operation managers and emergency services.

Course Outline

The Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety (ITSS) course covers four core areas that will equip you with the necessary expertise:

• The first module: The Concept and Importance of Intelligent Transportation Systems 
  • Introduction to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and its main components.arabpad
  • The difference between traditional and smart transportation systems.
  • The role of ITS in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for cities.
• Module 2: ITS Applications in Enhancing Traffic Safety 
  • Lane Departure Warning and Collision Avoidance Systems. youtube
  • Using cameras and sensors for real-time monitoring of roads.
  • Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) communication technologies to increase situational awareness.
• The third module: Analyzing traffic data and predicting risks 
  • Fundamentals of collecting motion data from different sources (sensors, cameras, smartphones).tartous-univ
  • How to turn big data into strategic decisions to improve safety.
• Fourth module: The role of smart systems in emergency response 
  • Automatic Incident Detection systems.
  • Mechanisms for informing emergency services and directing them to the incident site accurately.
  • Manage traffic after accidents and reroute vehicles to minimize congestion.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Safety (ITSS) course, the participant will be able to:

• Characterize a safety-focused ITS architecture and select solutions suitable for the road context. 

• Design application scenarios for smart signaling, incident detection, and real-time alerts. 

• Analyze movement data to extract indicators and implement simplified risk models. 

• Develop integrated emergency response protocols and measure their impact on performance. 

Prerequisites (preferred but not mandatory)

• Basic knowledge of traffic and safety concepts. 

Training and evaluation method

• Short interactive lectures + practical exercises for each lesson. 

• Final project: Design an ITS solution for a selected site (hardware map, data flow, indicators, emergency plan). 

• A certificate of completion after successful completion of the project. 

Coach: ElhadyMohamed

Introducing the trainer:

• • PhD researcher in business administration and civil engineer specializing in infrastructure projects and road safety.
  • He has more than 16 years of experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of road projects, with a special focus on safety auditing and accident investigation.
  • Current positionChief Safety Engineer at the Ministry of Transportation and Logistics - Eastern Province, as part of the safety audit project implemented by Eurogroup Engineering Consultants.

• Professional accreditations:

• • Road Safety Professional (RSP1-SA) - Certified by the American Board of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
  • Road Safety Audit Team Leader - certified by the International Road Federation (IRF).
  • Road Safety Auditor (RSA) - certified in several Australian states.
  • Certified instructor and lecturer in Defensive Driving.
  • He holds a NEBOSH certification from the British Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
  • Professional certifications in project management: PMP - P3O - PMO-CP.

• Highlights:

• Participated in the world's largest road assessment project within the iRAP program in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Eastern Province Municipality.
• Conducted more than 200 investigations into fatal traffic accidents, including analyzing the causes and making technical recommendations to improve safety.
• He has trained hundreds of engineers and specialists through advanced courses such as: RSE - RSP - DDS - TMP - ITSS - RSC.