The Role of TAG (Transport Advisory Group) and Engagement in Future

Transport Policy

Dr Delia DIMITRIUTAG member

Designing a Research Programme at EU level

Horizon 2020_Work Programme 2016-2017 Transport

Input from:• TAG Members (start Oct 2013)• European Technology Platforms (ETPs) • National experts via Programme Committees

Process:• 2-3 Drafts checked with MS national experts via Programme

Committees~ 1.5 year • Commission inter-service Consultation• Adoption- summer 2015• Publication of calls - Oct 2015

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29 specialists from industry, academe and civil society 16 nationalities ; all modes represented passenger + freight; manufacturing + services

Transport Advisory Group/TAG

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Differing Perspectives on Transport

Objectives

Refresh the research agenda for the second phase of H2020/Transport

Respond to important new developments

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Priorities

The new research programme needs to tackle transport system integration for :

efficiency sustainability competitiveness resilience safety accessibility inclusiveness

TAG identified 11 major challenges to be prioritized in future H2020 research

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TAG - KEY CHALLENGES (10)

1. Identify & understand the impact of the drivers of urban mobility & their dynamic interaction (4 calls/2017)*

2. Satisfy societal needs, changes & trends by optimising the use of existing transport systems, where possible (1/2016; 3/2017)*

3. Risk management in extreme weather conditions (2/2016; 3/2017)*

4. The impact of the development of new technologies & material on transport safety (Safety section* & Green Vehicles call)

5. Mitigate local environmental impact: noise & air quality (1/2016; 2/2017)*

6. Climate change mitigation: alternative energy sources(1/2017* & Green Vehicles call)

* Mobility for Growth

TAG - KEY CHALLENGES (cont.)

7. Effectively harnessing new transport related ICT technology & data management opportunities (2/2017*); ‘Intelligent Transport Systems' section (1/2017*)

8. Deploying innovative technologies, materials, and processes of transport infrastructure management (2/2017*); ‘Infrastructure' section (1/2016*)

9. Competitiveness of the European transport sector in global markets: assessment of future opportunities & threats (1/2016*; 2/2017*); 'Automated Road Transport' call.

10. Cooperation & competitiveness in the European transport market (2/2016*; 3/2017*).

Other actions: Support to policy activities

* Mobility for Growth 9

The Importance of ETPs

European Technology Platforms (ETPs) are industry-led stakeholder fora recognised by the European Commission as key actors in driving innovation, knowledge transfer and European competitiveness.

ETPs develop:• research and innovation agendas, and

• roadmaps for action at EU and national levelETPs aim:• be supported by both private and public funding. • mobilise stakeholders to deliver on agreed priorities

and share information across the EU.

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Transport oriented ETPs

ACARE - Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe

ERRAC - European Rail Transport Research Advisory Council

ERTRAC - European Road Transport Research Advisory Council

Logistics - European Technology Platform on Logistics

Waterborne - Water transport

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Future Transport Policy

A review of the research requirements: • Important topics to continue: Increasing the take up and scale-

up of innovative solutions to achieve sustainable mobility in urban areas

• Gaps to be identified (i.e. rail)

Need:- To improve the dissemination, commercialization and adoption of EU transport research outputs

Focus: European Transport Decarbonization

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Possible Topics

Most promising methods of reducing carbon emissions from European transport:

- Energy efficiency; LAQ; LUP; demand management/reduce the need for movement(passengers & freight

- Increase ICT role- Modal shift (increase use of low carbon transport modes)- Increase use of alternative energy- Sectoral interaction- City re-design, etc.

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How to Engage with EC and Inform future Policy

• Through ETPs• Involve with National experts & Programme

Committees• Take part in events: "Taking stock of EU transport policy -

the 2011 White Paper: achievements and challenges“ (12 November 2015 )

• EU-level transport stakeholder federations• Technical reports with EU & International impact• Involve in open public consultation

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TAG & ERTRAC similar objectives

Towards a 50% more efficient road transport system by 2030: ERTRAC’s Strategic Research Agenda Guiding objectives for 2030

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Indicator Guiding objective

Decarbonization Energy efficiency:urban passenger transport

+80% (pkm/kWh)*

Energy efficiency: long-distance freight transport

+40% (tkm/kWh) *

Biofuels: 25%Electricity: 5%Renewables in the energy pool

Reliability Reliability of transport schedules +50%*

Urban accessibility Preserve; Improve where possible

Safety Fatalities and severe injuries -60%*-70%*Cargo lost to theft and damage

* Versus 2010 baseline

ERTRAC’s Strategic Research Agenda

All major stakeholders and public bodies are represented

• Research providers

• Automotive suppliers

• Intelligent transport systems

• Road infrastructures

• Energy/ fuel supply

• Vehicle manufacturers

• EU and national bodies

• Service providers

• Cities and regions

• Users/ consumables

ERTRAC European Road Transport Research Advisory Council

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Sustainable Road Transport

The need for a sustainable road transport system will shape the development of future vehicle concepts

Eco-friendly driving Passenger comfort Terminal efficiency Driver and transport efficiency Driving ‘safe and smart’ Logistics efficiency Basic, affordable vehicles Modularity Cost-effective vehicles Vehicle efficiency

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Need to focus on inter-relationship between transport technology, social acceptance and behavioural change

Emphasise integration and the dismantling of ‘silos’ in transport research

Exploit the explosion in transport-related data likely to become available

Broaden the definition and assessment of transport externalities

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Recommendations

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Thank you!