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Road transport: framework for the deployment of intelligent transport systems and for interfaces with other transport modes

2008/0263(COD)

PURPOSE: to ensure a coordinated and effective deployment of ITS within the European Union.

LEGISLATIVE ACT:Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport.

CONTENT: this Directive establishes a framework in support of the coordinated and coherent deployment and use of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) within the Union, in particular across the borders between the Member States, and sets out the general conditions necessary for that purpose. It provides for the development of specifications for actions within the priority areas, as well as for the development, where appropriate, of necessary standards.

Priority areas: the following shall constitute priority areas for the development and use of specifications and standards:

  • optimal use of road, traffic and travel data;
  • continuity of traffic and freight management ITS services;
  • ITS road safety and security applications;
  • linking the vehicle with the transport infrastructure.

The Commission may adopt guidelines and other non-binding measures to facilitate Member States' cooperation relating to the priority areas.

Priority actions: within the priority areas the following shall constitute priority actions for the development and use of specifications and standards, as set out in Annex I:

  • the provision of EU-wide multimodal travel information services;
  • the provision of EU-wide real-time traffic information services;
  • data and procedures for the provision, where possible, of road safety related minimum universal traffic information free of charge to users;
  • the harmonised provision for an interoperable EU-wide eCall;
  • the provision of information services for safe and secure parking places for trucks and commercial vehicles;
  • the provision of reservation services for safe and secure parking places for trucks and commercial vehicles.

European ITS Advisory Group: the Commission shall establish a European ITS Advisory Group to advise it on business and technical aspects of the deployment and use of ITS in the Union. The group shall be composed of high level representatives from relevant ITS service providers, associations of users, transport and facilities operators, manufacturing industry, social partners, professional associations, local authorities and other relevant fora.

Rules on privacy, security and re-use of information: Member States shall ensure that the processing of personal data in the context of the operation of ITS applications and services is carried out in accordance with Union rules protecting fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, in particular Directive 95/46/EC and Directive 2002/58/EC. In particular, Member States shall ensure that personal data are protected against misuse, including unlawful access, alteration or loss.

Delegated Acts: the Commission may adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU in respect of the adoption of specifications.

Reporting: Member States shall submit to the Commission by 27 August 2011 a report on their national activities and projects regarding the priority areas. Member States shall provide the Commission by 27 August 2012 with information on national ITS actions envisaged over the following five year period. Guidelines for reporting shall be adopted by the Member States.

Following the initial report, Member States shall report every three years on the progress made in the deployment of the actions.

The Commission shall submit a report every three years to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress made for the implementation of this Directive. The report shall be accompanied by an analysis on the functioning and implementation, including the financial resources used and needed and shall assess the need to amend this Directive, where appropriate.

In accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in the Directive, the Commission shall adopt a working program by 27 February 2011. The working program shall include objectives and dates for its implementation every year and if necessary shall propose the necessary adaptations

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 26/08/2010.

TRANSPOSITION: 27/02/2012.