Real-time Traffic & Travel Information
Dynamic Traffic Information
Dutch Traffic Information Strategy
Tri-national Multi-modal Traffic Information
Key Projects - Traffic & Traveller Information
Real-Time Traffic & Travel Information
As part of the ITS Action Plan, the EC intends to harmonise access to public and private traffic information in the EU. The EC is also promoting the establishment of pan-European access to free safety-related traffic information.
Rapp Trans led the study team that supported the EC in the development of specifications, procedures and policies to achieve EC's goals. The study covered guaranteed access to public traffic data and seamless free of charge safety-related traffic information service across the EU. The task included a broad market consultation and development of a vision on the market developments. The final report provided a set of recommendations balancing the interests of both public and private actors in the complete traffic information value chain.
As part of the ITS Action Plan, the EC intends to harmonise access to public and private traffic information in the EU. The EC is also promoting the establishment of pan-European access to free safety-related traffic information.
Rapp Trans led the study team that supported the EC in the development of specifications, procedures and policies to achieve EC's goals. The study covered guaranteed access to public traffic data and seamless free of charge safety-related traffic information service across the EU. The task included a broad market consultation and development of a vision on the market developments. The final report provided a set of recommendations balancing the interests of both public and private actors in the complete traffic information value chain.
Dynamic Traffic Information
Dynamic traffic information via variable message signs is used to provide information to the road users and to improve the traffic management. The variable message signs (VMS) are typically placed 2-3 km upstream of a junction and 1.5-2 km upstream of an exit.
Rapp Trans was commissioned to study how VMS could be used in the Basel region, Switzerland. This included the development of the information and traffic management concept and preparation of the requirements, which formed the basis for the procurement. Rapp Trans was also responsible for performing the acceptance testing of the implemented VMS system.
Dynamic traffic information via variable message signs is used to provide information to the road users and to improve the traffic management. The variable message signs (VMS) are typically placed 2-3 km upstream of a junction and 1.5-2 km upstream of an exit.
Rapp Trans was commissioned to study how VMS could be used in the Basel region, Switzerland. This included the development of the information and traffic management concept and preparation of the requirements, which formed the basis for the procurement. Rapp Trans was also responsible for performing the acceptance testing of the implemented VMS system.
Dutch Traffic Information Strategy
The traditional traffic information chain consists of three activities:
collection, processing and distribution. Until recently, the first two processes were mostly within the domain of public road authorities, as the collection depended heavily on roadside infrastructure. With vehicles becoming ever more equipped with satellite positioning and mobile communication technology, the opportunities for Floating Car Data are increasing. For the same reason, useful commercial traffic/travel information services are also emerging. Such services are also in the public interest, as it should contribute to a better use of the road infrastructure. A reassessment of the roles and responsibilities in the traffic information chain and a concerted action was initiated by Dutch stakeholders (road authorities, industry and service providers) in view of the market developments.
Rapp Trans was involved in a working group of the national committee on traffic information, focusing on the short-term enhancements in coverage, services and the organisation model for traffic information in the future.
The traditional traffic information chain consists of three activities:
collection, processing and distribution. Until recently, the first two processes were mostly within the domain of public road authorities, as the collection depended heavily on roadside infrastructure. With vehicles becoming ever more equipped with satellite positioning and mobile communication technology, the opportunities for Floating Car Data are increasing. For the same reason, useful commercial traffic/travel information services are also emerging. Such services are also in the public interest, as it should contribute to a better use of the road infrastructure. A reassessment of the roles and responsibilities in the traffic information chain and a concerted action was initiated by Dutch stakeholders (road authorities, industry and service providers) in view of the market developments.
Rapp Trans was involved in a working group of the national committee on traffic information, focusing on the short-term enhancements in coverage, services and the organisation model for traffic information in the future.
Tri-national Multi-modal Traffic Information
The research and development project TRANS-3, co-financed by the European Commission and the Swiss Federal Roads Office, proved the technical feasibility of a route planner covering all individual (car and bike) and collective (bus, tram and train) transport modes including car parks of the tri-national urban region of Basel. This information service was promoted through a public trial and a web-based service during an 18 month period.
Rapp Trans was the general project manager of the consortium and our associated office in Paris was responsible for the implementation and operation of the website-based services.
The research and development project TRANS-3, co-financed by the European Commission and the Swiss Federal Roads Office, proved the technical feasibility of a route planner covering all individual (car and bike) and collective (bus, tram and train) transport modes including car parks of the tri-national urban region of Basel. This information service was promoted through a public trial and a web-based service during an 18 month period.
Rapp Trans was the general project manager of the consortium and our associated office in Paris was responsible for the implementation and operation of the website-based services.
