Brief Introduction

Objectives

(1) To promote the R&D and standardization of communications technologies that are the key to the successful introduction of ITS.
(2) To provide a forum that encourages and promotes the exchange of R&D and standardization information regarding ITS among related organizations.
(3) To promote the smooth development of all aspects of ITS.
Main Activities

(1) Conduct investigations and studies regarding R&D and standardization of communications systems for ITS.
(2) Liaise and coordinate with organizations related to and/or involved in the development of communications systems for ITS.
(3) Increase the understanding of ITS among the general public.
Membership (Nearly 100 members)

Industrial: Automobile manufacturers, Telecommunications equipment manufacturers, Telecommunications carriers, Broadcasting companies, etc.
Governmental Agencies: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; National Police Agency; Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Board of directors

Chairman Keiji YAMAMOTO
(Senior Fellow, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION)
Vice-chairman Yuichiro KATAGIRI
(Director, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.)
Auditor Atsushi KAWAMI
(Senior Director, Highway & Traffic Solutions Engineering Dept.2, Social Systems Div., Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation)
Secretariat

ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses)