United Kingdom – Intelligent Transport Systems & Services
Overall scope
The Intelligent Transport Systems Services (ITSS) Innovation Platform is one of the very first pilots in a new way of thinking to address the societal challenges of travel. Its vision is for the UK and Europe to become a world-leader in innovation in intelligent transport systems and services.
R&D Scope
Internet of Content and Knowledge, applied to Transport. The ITSS Innovation Platform is made of a number of interwoven, structured initiatives involving industry-led collaborative R&D efforts.
An initial intervention was concerned with Informed Personal Travel addressing the challenge of moving both people and goods efficiently, by linking technologies and systems to encourage seamless travel. Existing tools are not effectively exploited to create user-friendly solutions for informed personal travel. Of particular interest is the creation of reliable, credible and live information that people will understand, trust and want to continue to use.
Expected impact
The ITSS Innovation Platform sets out to provide interventions and financial support to overcome barriers in implementing effective solutions with Intelligent Transport Systems. Its primary aim is to work to overcome issues associated with people travel, and traffic related issues such as traffic network management, congestion, user travel information, safety, crime and infrastructure and vehicle connectivity.
Involved constituency
Technology Strategy Board, EPSRC, UK’s Department for Transport, a number of participating universities and businesses.
