Road User Charging in the UK
DfT - Demonstrations Programme
UK Interoperability Forum
GMPTE - Site Surveys
TfL Technology Trials
TfL DSRC Procurement
HMRC Lorry Road User Charging
DfT - DIRECTS Programme
Association of British Insurers
Road User Charging Procurement Support
Swiss Heavy Vehicle Fee
French Heavy Vehicles Tax
ABvM
Slovenia
EETS - European Electronic Toll Service
M/338
European Commission Expert Groups
Toll Migration Study
EETS Mid-Term Review
Road User Charging Standards Development
EFC Standardisation
CEN Project Teams
Key Projects - Road User Charging
DfT - Demonstrations Programme
The Demonstrations Project was a technical research programme designed to establish how a system of road pricing by time, distance and place (TDP) could operate reliably, accurately and affordably, whilst safeguarding privacy.
In particular the project investigated the feasibility of a market based approach to the provision of a Road Pricing Service by a number of Service Providers, either as a dedicated service or as part of a wider telematics service offering to the User.
Rapp Trans (UK) Ltd played a leading role in the management of the Learning Programme for the Department, which captured and documented the knowledge gained within the project. This activity included running expert groups with industry participants on issues such as solution design, in-vehicle equipment, commercial viability, business model design, financial modelling, procurement issues, governance issues, user issues and privacy issues.
We were instrumental in assisting DfT with the definition of the roles and actors for the Demonstrations, and in working to ensure that the outcomes, if used as the basis for any future deployment of TDP road pricing in the UK, would be compatible with emerging international standards and with the latest developments in the European market for interoperable road pricing services.
The Demonstrations Project was a technical research programme designed to establish how a system of road pricing by time, distance and place (TDP) could operate reliably, accurately and affordably, whilst safeguarding privacy.
In particular the project investigated the feasibility of a market based approach to the provision of a Road Pricing Service by a number of Service Providers, either as a dedicated service or as part of a wider telematics service offering to the User.
Rapp Trans (UK) Ltd played a leading role in the management of the Learning Programme for the Department, which captured and documented the knowledge gained within the project. This activity included running expert groups with industry participants on issues such as solution design, in-vehicle equipment, commercial viability, business model design, financial modelling, procurement issues, governance issues, user issues and privacy issues.
We were instrumental in assisting DfT with the definition of the roles and actors for the Demonstrations, and in working to ensure that the outcomes, if used as the basis for any future deployment of TDP road pricing in the UK, would be compatible with emerging international standards and with the latest developments in the European market for interoperable road pricing services.
UK Interoperability Forum
The Interoperability Forum is a UK-based membership group that is exploring options for providing interoperable account-based payment solutions for tolled crossings and road pricing schemes.
The Interoperability Forum's activities are focussed on the development and on-going management of the technical, procedural and commercial standards and specifications necessary to realise interoperability of account-based payment solutions for tolled crossings and road pricing schemes
Rapp Trans (UK) Ltd provided technical secretariat support to the Interoperability Forum from its inception in 2008 to the end of 2009.
Our Experts supported the management of the Technical sub-committee by providing the Technical Lead within IFTEC on behalf of the Department.
The Interoperability Forum is a UK-based membership group that is exploring options for providing interoperable account-based payment solutions for tolled crossings and road pricing schemes.
The Interoperability Forum's activities are focussed on the development and on-going management of the technical, procedural and commercial standards and specifications necessary to realise interoperability of account-based payment solutions for tolled crossings and road pricing schemes
Rapp Trans (UK) Ltd provided technical secretariat support to the Interoperability Forum from its inception in 2008 to the end of 2009.
Our Experts supported the management of the Technical sub-committee by providing the Technical Lead within IFTEC on behalf of the Department.
GMPTE - Site Surveys
A Rapp Trans Expert was a member of the site survey team which surveyed the proposed 200 locations for the inner and outer cordons for the Manchester Congestion Charge.
He provided advice and recommendations for the location of the most suitable charging mast arm or gantry for DSRC and ANPR at each surveyed location based on the local road configuration and siting constraints.
A Rapp Trans Expert was a member of the site survey team which surveyed the proposed 200 locations for the inner and outer cordons for the Manchester Congestion Charge.
He provided advice and recommendations for the location of the most suitable charging mast arm or gantry for DSRC and ANPR at each surveyed location based on the local road configuration and siting constraints.
Technology Trials in the United Kingdom
The London congestion charging scheme was introduced in February 2003 and subsequently extended by the Western extension in February 2007. Between 2004 and 2007 Transport for London (TfL), through the Technology Trials Programme, investigated different road user charging technologies and their suitability to provide more flexibility to the operation of the scheme and/or potential to reduce operational costs.
Rapp Trans was involved in all 3 stages of the technology trials programme and played a significant role in the design, implementation and analysis of the Tag & Beacon trials which developed and tested the concept of an Urban Charge Point in the London environment.
The London congestion charging scheme was introduced in February 2003 and subsequently extended by the Western extension in February 2007. Between 2004 and 2007 Transport for London (TfL), through the Technology Trials Programme, investigated different road user charging technologies and their suitability to provide more flexibility to the operation of the scheme and/or potential to reduce operational costs.
Rapp Trans was involved in all 3 stages of the technology trials programme and played a significant role in the design, implementation and analysis of the Tag & Beacon trials which developed and tested the concept of an Urban Charge Point in the London environment.
TfL - DSRC Procurement
During 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the 'DSRC & ANPR Camera Detection Infrastructure Framework Contract'. Rapp Trans was one of the main authors for the Statement of Requirement and its experts were members of TfL's Technical Design Study team and the evaluation teams for the PQQ, ITP and ITS.
During 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the 'DSRC & ANPR Camera Detection Infrastructure Framework Contract'. Rapp Trans was one of the main authors for the Statement of Requirement and its experts were members of TfL's Technical Design Study team and the evaluation teams for the PQQ, ITP and ITS.
HMRC - Lorry Road User Charging
Between 2004 and 2005 Rapp Trans provided independent technical advice and quality reviews for HMRC for the LRUC programme. This included reviews of deliverables prepared by scheme consultants and in-house teams, as well as contributing to thinking during formative stages of the project and evaluation of bidders responses.
Between 2004 and 2005 Rapp Trans provided independent technical advice and quality reviews for HMRC for the LRUC programme. This included reviews of deliverables prepared by scheme consultants and in-house teams, as well as contributing to thinking during formative stages of the project and evaluation of bidders responses.
DfT - DIRECTS Programme
Rapp Trans were a partner in the Systems Engineering Project within the DIRECTS Programme and were responsible for expert reviews of the DIRECTS contractor's outputs, RUC system security and the development of Open Minimum Interoperability Specification (OMIS) which was to form the specification for all RUC schemes within the UK.
Rapp Trans were a partner in the Systems Engineering Project within the DIRECTS Programme and were responsible for expert reviews of the DIRECTS contractor's outputs, RUC system security and the development of Open Minimum Interoperability Specification (OMIS) which was to form the specification for all RUC schemes within the UK.
Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) commissioned Rapp Trans to carry out a research study for the Motor Insurance Industry which considered the potential opportunities and threats for the Industry arising from telematics and road pricing. The study included analysis of potential alternative commercial models under which road pricing might be delivered and the associated implications for insurers. These included the effects on insurance products, users' expectations and possible commercial models for the involvement of Insurers in delivery of road pricing services in the United Kingdom.
The report from the study can be downloaded from the ABI Website
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) commissioned Rapp Trans to carry out a research study for the Motor Insurance Industry which considered the potential opportunities and threats for the Industry arising from telematics and road pricing. The study included analysis of potential alternative commercial models under which road pricing might be delivered and the associated implications for insurers. These included the effects on insurance products, users' expectations and possible commercial models for the involvement of Insurers in delivery of road pricing services in the United Kingdom.
The report from the study can be downloaded from the ABI Website
Swiss Heavy Vehicles Fee - LSVA
The Swiss distance-based heavy vehicles fee - LSVA - has been in successful operation since the 1st of January 2001 and was implemented with Rapp Trans as a key partner.
Rapp Trans continues to contribute to the maintenance, optimisation and further development of the operational system. Rapp Trans provides expert advice on technical matters, standardization and international interoperability.
The Swiss distance-based heavy vehicles fee - LSVA - has been in successful operation since the 1st of January 2001 and was implemented with Rapp Trans as a key partner.
Rapp Trans continues to contribute to the maintenance, optimisation and further development of the operational system. Rapp Trans provides expert advice on technical matters, standardization and international interoperability.
French Heavy Vehicles Tax
The national heavy goods vehicle distance-based tax project was launched by the French government as a result of the environment round table in October 2007. The project involves the collection of a tax without stopping the liable vehicles, deployment of innovative contracts and technologies.
A consultancy team led by Rapp Trans supports the French government in the planning of this strategic project to be implemented within a very short time frame. The team is responsible for the general and technical assistance across the programme, preparation of the statement of requirements, and supporting the procurement process.
The national heavy goods vehicle distance-based tax project was launched by the French government as a result of the environment round table in October 2007. The project involves the collection of a tax without stopping the liable vehicles, deployment of innovative contracts and technologies.
A consultancy team led by Rapp Trans supports the French government in the planning of this strategic project to be implemented within a very short time frame. The team is responsible for the general and technical assistance across the programme, preparation of the statement of requirements, and supporting the procurement process.
Road User Charging in the Netherlands - ABvM
The Dutch government aims to introduce distance-based charging of all motor vehicles and on all roads in 2012. In order not to raise the tax-burden on the average motorist, the current vehicle-ownership related taxes will be reduced or completely abolished ("Anders Betalen voor Mobiliteit", ABvM). Tariffs per kilometre will depend on vehicle characteristics, as well as time and place. The charge should lead to a fairer allocation of costs as they are more proportional to actual usage. In addition positive effects on traffic, economy and environment are expected.
Rapp Trans supports the Dutch Ministry of Transport since 2004, and provides advice on functional, technical and cost related issues.
The Dutch government aims to introduce distance-based charging of all motor vehicles and on all roads in 2012. In order not to raise the tax-burden on the average motorist, the current vehicle-ownership related taxes will be reduced or completely abolished ("Anders Betalen voor Mobiliteit", ABvM). Tariffs per kilometre will depend on vehicle characteristics, as well as time and place. The charge should lead to a fairer allocation of costs as they are more proportional to actual usage. In addition positive effects on traffic, economy and environment are expected.
Rapp Trans supports the Dutch Ministry of Transport since 2004, and provides advice on functional, technical and cost related issues.
Lorry Road Use Charging in Slovenia
The Republic of Slovenia has decided on an Action Plan that foresees the introduction of a charge on heavy vehicles travelling on the national roads network.
Rapp Trans won the consultancy contract for this project together with a Slovenian partner. The consortium has the task to develop the system concept, to produce the investment documentation and to prepare the call for tenders for the system operations. The project is very ambitious both regarding its targets and its timing, requiring a large and skilled team of experts with high availability.
The Republic of Slovenia has decided on an Action Plan that foresees the introduction of a charge on heavy vehicles travelling on the national roads network.
Rapp Trans won the consultancy contract for this project together with a Slovenian partner. The consortium has the task to develop the system concept, to produce the investment documentation and to prepare the call for tenders for the system operations. The project is very ambitious both regarding its targets and its timing, requiring a large and skilled team of experts with high availability.
Expert Groups (European Commission)
The European Directive 2004/52/EC deals with the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the European Union. It sets out principles and targets for an international agreement on the definition of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS). The goal of the EETS is to create a seamless electronic toll service, enabling motorists to pay tolls across Europe with one on-board unit only and one contract with a certified EETS-provider.
Rapp Trans participated in the programme of work on the definition of the EETS. Our staff led 5 and was involved in several more of the 13 Expert Groups commissioned by the European Commission.
The European Directive 2004/52/EC deals with the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the European Union. It sets out principles and targets for an international agreement on the definition of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS). The goal of the EETS is to create a seamless electronic toll service, enabling motorists to pay tolls across Europe with one on-board unit only and one contract with a certified EETS-provider.
Rapp Trans participated in the programme of work on the definition of the EETS. Our staff led 5 and was involved in several more of the 13 Expert Groups commissioned by the European Commission.
Mandate M/338 on Electronic Fee Collection (European Commission)
Rapp Trans was commissioned by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) to prepare a plan for a set of coherent standards, specifications and guidelines in support of the European Directive (2004/52/EC) on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems.
Rapp Trans provided stakeholder analysis, recommendations on actions and a programme of work for the European Electronic Toll Service standardisation. The recommendations have been adopted as the basis for the forward programme within CEN.
Rapp Trans was commissioned by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) to prepare a plan for a set of coherent standards, specifications and guidelines in support of the European Directive (2004/52/EC) on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems.
Rapp Trans provided stakeholder analysis, recommendations on actions and a programme of work for the European Electronic Toll Service standardisation. The recommendations have been adopted as the basis for the forward programme within CEN.
Toll Migration Study
The European Commission has the intention to utilise the specific technical abilities of satellite-based (also called GNSS-based) toll systems in the mid to long term. For the majority of existing electronic toll systems in the European Union, this would mean somehow migrating from currently used DSRC-based to satellite-based toll systems.
In December 2008, the Rapp-TRIT grouping was awarded the contract for a study on possible migration to toll systems using satellite positioning and mobile communications technologies by systems using other technologies (GNSS Migration Study).
The study focuses on the technical, organisational and financial suitability of satellite-based toll systems, the technical possibilities and challenges of migration, potential costs and benefits of migration, barriers and drivers, key risks, and success factors for migration.
The European Commission has the intention to utilise the specific technical abilities of satellite-based (also called GNSS-based) toll systems in the mid to long term. For the majority of existing electronic toll systems in the European Union, this would mean somehow migrating from currently used DSRC-based to satellite-based toll systems.
In December 2008, the Rapp-TRIT grouping was awarded the contract for a study on possible migration to toll systems using satellite positioning and mobile communications technologies by systems using other technologies (GNSS Migration Study).
The study focuses on the technical, organisational and financial suitability of satellite-based toll systems, the technical possibilities and challenges of migration, potential costs and benefits of migration, barriers and drivers, key risks, and success factors for migration.
EETS Mid-Term Review
A Decision by the EC requires the introduction of interoperable tolling of heavy vehicles across Europe by October 2012. The EC has the legal obligation to assess the state of implementation of this service at mid-term.
It commissioned RappTrans in partnership to conduct this review. About 100 key stakeholders, EU member states, tolling operators, ITS service providers and industry, were consulted through questionnaires and in a public conference.
The project team produced reports presenting the stakeholder opinions and proposing measures for the way forward. Rapp Trans managed this delicate activity to reflect the needs of all stakeholders, demonstrating our skills and independence.
A Decision by the EC requires the introduction of interoperable tolling of heavy vehicles across Europe by October 2012. The EC has the legal obligation to assess the state of implementation of this service at mid-term.
It commissioned RappTrans in partnership to conduct this review. About 100 key stakeholders, EU member states, tolling operators, ITS service providers and industry, were consulted through questionnaires and in a public conference.
The project team produced reports presenting the stakeholder opinions and proposing measures for the way forward. Rapp Trans managed this delicate activity to reflect the needs of all stakeholders, demonstrating our skills and independence.
International EFC Standards
The scope of the international EFC standards cover systems based on DSRC, GNSS/CN, and smartcard technologies. The EFC standards suite includes "requirements” and associated test procedures, in order to support conformity evaluation of products. It also includes security guidelines that can be useful in the preparation or evaluation of security requirements. The EFC standards provide key elements for achieving national and international interoperability. They are used in more than 35 countries (Japan, Australia, South America, Europe …) and 100 systems around the world. More than 45 million on-board units and 20'000 roadside equipment units conforming to these standards have been issued.
A Rapp Trans staff member, as the appointed chairman, coordinates the development of the worldwide and European EFC standards. Experts of Rapp Trans also participate in the preparation of the standards.
The scope of the international EFC standards cover systems based on DSRC, GNSS/CN, and smartcard technologies. The EFC standards suite includes "requirements” and associated test procedures, in order to support conformity evaluation of products. It also includes security guidelines that can be useful in the preparation or evaluation of security requirements. The EFC standards provide key elements for achieving national and international interoperability. They are used in more than 35 countries (Japan, Australia, South America, Europe …) and 100 systems around the world. More than 45 million on-board units and 20'000 roadside equipment units conforming to these standards have been issued.
A Rapp Trans staff member, as the appointed chairman, coordinates the development of the worldwide and European EFC standards. Experts of Rapp Trans also participate in the preparation of the standards.
CEN Project Teams
Rapp Trans Experts have been appointed to the following CEN Project Teams
PT21 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft standard on conformance evaluation of the requirements of EN 15509
PT23 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft standard on conformance evaluation of the requirements of CEN ISO/TS 12813 and CEN ISO/TS 13141
PT24 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft European Standard (prEN12855) "Information exchange between service provision and toll charging”
PT27 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft Technical Report (TR) on "Urban road use charging requirements" (contract item 2007/22.7.1)
PT30 - which was tasked with the preparation of draft profile standards on CEN ISO/TS 17575 EFC application interface definition for autonomous systems (GNSS/CN)
PT0134 - which was tasked with the preparation of the draft Technical Specification (TS) CEN ISO/TS 17444 Charging Metrics
Rapp Trans Experts have been appointed to the following CEN Project Teams
PT21 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft standard on conformance evaluation of the requirements of EN 15509
PT23 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft standard on conformance evaluation of the requirements of CEN ISO/TS 12813 and CEN ISO/TS 13141
PT24 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft European Standard (prEN12855) "Information exchange between service provision and toll charging”
PT27 - which was tasked with the preparation of a draft Technical Report (TR) on "Urban road use charging requirements" (contract item 2007/22.7.1)
PT30 - which was tasked with the preparation of draft profile standards on CEN ISO/TS 17575 EFC application interface definition for autonomous systems (GNSS/CN)
PT0134 - which was tasked with the preparation of the draft Technical Specification (TS) CEN ISO/TS 17444 Charging Metrics
