Azernews.Az

By Nigar Orujova

The Intellectual Transport Management (ITM) system has gained the right to open a radio station in Azerbaijan.

An intellectual transport management system which costs more than $95 million was launched in Azerbaijan in December 2011. After full commissioning, the system will be controlled from a center in the capital city of Baku.

The National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council (NTRBC) reported that it reviewed on Tuesday appeals on the issuance of a license to the ITM Center for radio broadcasting by the Caspian International Broadcasting Company's satellite and organizational issues.

The NTRBC decided in accordance with the TV and radio broadcasting law to issue a six-year license for the 107.7 MHz broadcast frequency to the ITM Center.

The Council also issued a six-year license on satellite TV broadcasting to the Caspian International Broadcasting Company.

The creation of the ITM system envisions installation of 664 information terminals and 48 billboards, which have been placed along the streets of Baku. In order to introduce the system, 639 special parking areas will be created for buses, along with about 140 such sites for taxis.

The Transport Ministry completed the installation of communication devices in buses under the ITM system implementation in May 2012. The devices provide data on bus trips and drivers.

According to the ITM Center, the introduction of intelligent transport management systems in the whole territory of Azerbaijan is planned to be completed in 2014-2015.