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Summit on Intelligent Transport Systems as Driver for Economic Growth and DevelopmentThursday 8th March 2012, Transport Management Centre, City of Cape Town
Cooperation between Industry & Government Experiences in Ireland
About Ireland
Island on Periphery of mainland Europe
Population 4.8M EU Member State ITS Governance
National Authorities Local Authorities EU
“Small in Size but Big in Stature”
About ITS in Ireland
Widespread ITS Deployment including; Open Road Tolling GoSafe (Privatised Speed Enforcement) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Real Time Passenger Information Journey Time Information Integrated Ticketing Smarter Cities Initiative Adaptive Signal Control and many more....
About ITS Ireland
Volunteer Non-Profit Organisation founded in 2010 Forum raising ITS awareness & technical knowledge Membership
Communications32 Corporate 15 Government 21 Individual
Website Newsletters LinkedIn
About ITS Ireland
International Links Network of National ITS Associations International MOUs
About ITS Ireland
Proactive State Participation State Authorities
Local Authorities
Cooperation: Knowledge Sharing
Informal Member to Member Assistance
ITS Deployment is Policy Led, Not Technology Driven
Taxi Regulation Government-led Review Stakeholder Participation 40 Measures Identified Technology can assist
Taxi Regulator consulted informally with fellow ITS Ireland members to discuss available technologies.
Cooperation: Knowledge Sharing
Formal Events Technical Seminars
FP7 ITS Directive Dublin Bus RTPI Enforcement Data Protection
Annual Conference Christmas Lunch
Cooperation: R&D
National Research Prioritisation Study Group Tasked to identify priority R&D needs ITS Ireland participated in Stakeholder Consultations
EU Framework Programmes Funds Research & Technical Development FP7
o FP7 runs until 2013o Joint ITS Ireland / Enterprise Ireland workshop o Inform members of benefits and opportunities
FP8o FP8 runs from 2014 to 2020 with strong ITS focus
Cooperation: Enterprise
Presidential Delegation to Netherlands – May 2011
Cooperation: ITS
European Commission Action Plan for the Deployment of ITS in Europe (Dec 2008) Directive 2010/40/EU:o Framework for the Coordinated and Effective
Deployment and Use of Intelligent Transport Systems
6 Priority Areas Optimal Use of Road, Traffic and Travel Data Continuity of Traffic and Freight Management Road Safety and Security Integration of Vehicle into Transport Infrastructure Data Protection and Liability European ITS Coordination
Cooperation: ITS
6 Priority Areas covering 24 Actions
Cooperation: ITS
Importance of Engagement with EC Ensures Ireland’s Voice is heard Ensures unsuitable standards & technologies
are not mandated upon Ireland
ITS Ireland Cooperation to date: EC ITS Directive Reporting Requirements
o Facilitated Seminars and Data Exchange to assist DTTAS in gathering report information
EC ITS Directive Stakeholder Working Group EC EETS Directive Stakeholder Working Group eSafety (iMobility) EASYWAY Deployment Guidelines Represented State at EC Expert Meetings
Cooperation Works
9th ITS European Congress will be held in Dublin in 2013
ITS Ireland led the Bid Strongly supported by Irish
Government, Industry & Academia Stakeholders
All worked for Team Ireland
Cooperation Works
Significant Benefits Arising Raise Awareness of ITS Boost Tourism Boost Trade Place ITS at the heart of
the Smart Economy
Summary
ITS underpins delivery of transport policies and strategies that provide Safe Efficient Mobility for All
ITS contributes to the Smart Economy reduced congestion, sustainable transport, sustainable employment Etc...
Cooperation between ALL Stakeholders (Government, Industry and Academia) maximizes ITS benefits
“A RISING TIDE FLOATS ALL BOATS”
