Björn Siebert opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and thanking the organisers. He highlighted the packed agenda, noting that the morning would focus on project administration
T1.04/T3.02: C-ITS demos & networking
Bringing Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems to life
To demonstrate the concrete benefits of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (CITS), Autobahn GmbH hosted an event for interested trade visitors on October 22, 2024 in Frankfurt. Participants experienced first-hand how the integration of vehicles and infrastructure significantly improves road safety. This C-ITS roadshow organized by Autobahn GmbH was part of the international Car-2-Car Forum 2024, which took place at the House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM), where C-ITS experts from all over the world gathered.
T3.03: C-ITS Corridor Services to the port of Livorno
This task develops the proof of concept, pilot, and kick-off of first day 2 C-ITS services relaying the port of Livorno to the hinterland (see Fig.1). The task delivers a comprehensive approach to the development of these services, defining the standards and requirements based on Day 1 experience drawn from UMneo project, outlining the IT platform integration needed, the infrastructural requirements along the corridor, the security issues and the potential benefits for the supply chain. The action entails both software development and hardware (physical installations) at nodes such as ports and freight villages.
Installation of photovoltaic variable message signs and traffic detection systems
Autostrada del Brennero installed variable message signs to inform users about dynamic speed reduction measures for environmental purposes as continuation of the activities carried out within the BrennerLEC (Brenner Lower Emissions Corridor) project.
From 2016 to 2021 Autostrada del Brennero coordinated the BrennerLEC project, co-funded by the European Commission. Its main aim was the creation of a lower emissions corridor (LEC) along the A22 motorway section through the Trentino-Alto Adige region, by implementing on an experimental basis dynamic traffic management systems for the improvement of air quality, climate protection and noise protection in some pilot sections (LEZ – lower emission zones).
Implementation of a Digital Infrastructure along the Brenner Corridor
Autostrada del Brennero is implementing a Digital Infrastructure based on a Mobility-as-a-Service concept to manage traffic not only along the Brenner motorway, but also in the surrounding area all along the Brenner corridor.
Within this project the information concerning the motorway is enriched with information on the mobility of the suburban network of the territories that the motorway corridor crosses (information on service levels, emergencies, etc.). The project is therefore unique in that it aims at the construction of a European digital motorway corridor, bringing together infrastructures and services of different geographical areas and spatial competences, both national and cross-border, ultimately making the data and information accessible to third parties for the creation of services user services, or other purposes.
Low-cost sensors for air quality measurement
Autostrada del Brennero installed low-cost sensors to monitor air quality in the framework of dynamic speed reduction measures.
From 2016 to 2021 Autostrada del Brennero coordinated the European project BrennerLEC (Brenner Lower Emissions Corridor), co-funded by the European Commission. Its main aim was the creation of a lower emissions corridor (LEC) along the A22 motorway section through the Trentino-Alto Adige region, by implementing on an experimental basis dynamic traffic management systems for the improvement of air quality, climate protection and noise protection in some pilot sections (LEZ – lower emission zones).
Deliverable D1 – D1.11 – Onsite visit LV – Report
On the 5th of June 2024, the Latvian State Roads organised a MERIDIAN onsite visit in Riga, Latvia. 30 representatives of the MERIDIAN partners participated in the onsite visit.
The one-site visit was organized with the aim of familiarizing the MERIDIAN partners with a comparatively different solution than in other countries regarding digital traffic management and infrastructure management solutions in combination with a publicprivate partnership model, in which the private partner not only designs and builds the infrastructure but also maintains it and ensures its full accessibility to road users.
Deliverable D8 – D1.08 – Onsite visit BE – Report
On the 20th-21st of June 2024, The Flemish Government – Agency for Roads and Traffic organised a MERIDIAN onsite visit in Ghent, Belgium.
The Belgian onsite visit was organized as a self-contained event (not connected to a steering committee or other MERIDIAN meeting). To allow the highest attendance possible the onsite visit was followed by a knowledge building C-ITS workshop. The event was organised as a noon-to-noon event on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st of June 2024.
Deliverable 1.7 – “D1.07 – Onsite visit DE – Report”
The Autobahn has introduced its “Truck Parking – ITP Info to NAP” project to MERIDIAN partners. This activity involves equipping parking spaces with radar detection and forwarding information on available free parking spaces to the German NAP (Mobilithek). This step is seen as necessary in Germany in order to better brand existing parking spaces for better use. Newly built parking spaces should be equipped with detectors during construction. As part of the funding in MERIDIAN, in addition to the equipment, the provision of data in the NAP and in the Autobahn app is also being funded. Further, The Autobahn has the right to provide information on free parking spaces using appropriate interactive signage on the access roads to the rest areas.