The state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany is currently planning a mobility management center (MMC) to implement sustainable intermodal mobility by implementing integrated traffic management strategies based on real-time traffic information, especially in metropolitan regions. The underlying traffic management plans specify measures (e.g. dynamic traffic light control, alternative route recommendations, travel time information, transfer control, route control, public transport prioritization, parking space management, etc.) that are used to respond to situations (e.g. traffic jams, accidents, events, air quality, etc.). The MMC or the traffic management system is responsible for implementing the measures. The planned traffic management system should also have a strategy workstation for the internal supply of the aforementioned strategies as well as an analysis platform for analyzing traffic problem areas in the network or for evaluating implemented strategies. Both subsystems will be implemented using a modern IT architecture that aims to use market-ready software solutions and interfaces. This ensures interoperability and scalability. In order to meet the cross-departmental requirement, both subsystems will be implemented as web interfaces, which enables them to be used by actors in regional traffic management within the metropolitan areas of Baden-Württemberg. After commissioning, the MMC will have a modern central infrastructure that meets the latest technical standards and will be staffed around the clock in 3-shift operation. In addition, it will fulfil the requirements for critical infrastructures for both IT and property protection in accordance with the specifications of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). In addition to regional dynamic traffic management, the MMC is also expected to centrally monitor 45 tunnels on federal and state roads.
Newsletter November
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).