TRANSPORT COMMMITTEE VOTES ON ITS DIRECTIVE
On 26 October, Members of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committee voted on new intelligent road transport systems rules to boost digitalisation in the transport sector, to better connect different mobility apps, and to ensure wider data sharing. Intelligent transport systems (ITS) apply information and communication technologies, such as, journey planner or eCall, to make mobility safer, more efficient and comfortable.
The TRAN Committee supports extending the scope of the new rules to cover more emerging services, such as multimodal information, booking and ticketing services, communication between cars and infrastructure, and automated mobility. However, MEPs want more crucial road and traffic data to be made available digitally and through an appropriate user interface. In addition to speed limits, traffic circulation plans or roadworks, they suggest the inclusion of data on alternative fuels infrastructure, accidents, one way streets or poor road conditions.
MEPs want the deployment of ITS services to be technologically neutral, not discriminate against particular road users, and list the environmental impact of mobility options offered to consumers. In order to ensure smooth transport across borders, the TRAN Committee also urges Member States to better cooperate when deploying ITS services, through the sharing of best practices and joint projects.
The TRAN Committee MEPs also backed a decision to start interinstitutional negotiations, once plenary has given its green light.
Source: European Parliament