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Future Research, Advanced Development and Implementation Activities for Road Transport (FUTURE-RADAR)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

The FUTURE-RADAR project will support the European Technology Platform ERTRAC (the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council) and the European Green Vehicle Initiative PPP to create and implement the needed research and innovation strategies for a sustainable and competitive European road transport system. Linking all relevant stakeholders FUTURE-RADAR will provide the consensus-based plan ...
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Support Action Towards Evaluation, Learning, Local Innovation, Transfer and Excellence (CIVITAS SATELLITE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2020,

SATELLITE will function as anchor for the entire CIVITAS Network, coordinating and supporting ongoing and future CIVITAS2020 projects. SATELLITE will address the MG5.5b call topic by helping cities gain better access to innovative solutions to properly address transport challenges they are facing. SATELLITE will make sure the latest innovations resulting from European urban mobility research reach ...
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AUTOmated driving Progressed by Internet Of Things (AUTOPILOT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2017, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

"Automated driving is expected to increase safety, provide more comfort and create many new business opportunities for mobility services. The market size is expected to grow gradually reaching 50% of the market in 2035. The IoT is about enabling connections between objects or "things"; it’s about connecting anything, anytime, anyplace, using any service over any network. There is little doubt that ...
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Modelling and strategies for the assessment and OPtimisation of Energy USage aspects of rail innovation (OPEUS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2019,

The aim of OPEUS is to develop a simulation methodology and accompanying modelling tool to evaluate, improve and optimise the energy consumption of rail systems with a particular focus on in-vehicle innovation. The OPEUS concept is based on the need to understand and measure the energy being used by each of the relevant components of the rail system and in particular the vehicle. This includes the ...
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Governance of the Interoperability Framework for Rail and Intermodal Mobility (GoF4R)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2018,

The establishment of good governance will effectively secure the confidence of the industry to use the Interoperability Framework (IF) semantic technologies that will be established under the IP4 Shift2Rail program. The objective of the Governance of the IF for Rail and Intermodal Mobility (GoF4R) project is to define sustainable governance for the IF that will create the right conditions to intro ...
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Electrification of public transport in cities (ELIPTIC)

Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2018,

The overall aim of ELIPTIC is to develop new use concepts and business cases to optimise existing electric infrastructure and rolling stock, saving both money and energy. ELIPTIC will advocate electric public transport sector at the political level and help develop political support for the electrification of public transport across Europe. ELIPTIC looks at three thematic pillars:• Safe integratio ...
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European Bus System of the Future 2 (EBSF_2)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2018,

"The objective of the EBSF_2 project is to validate different innovative solutions that combine efficiency of the bus system with more attractiveness. Such solutions are meant to represent the most innovative in the areas indicated by the Call: the project will proceed to their final validation before their introduction in the market, avoiding pure simulations or large use of prototypes. Following ...
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Score board of competitiveness of European transport manufacturing industries (SCORE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

The European transport manufacturing industries are currently well positioned with competitive products of high quality on the worldwide market. However, global economic shifts, societal trends and environmental challenges may put their leadership role into question. For companies and policy makers to anticipate the challenges, to identify conceivable enablers and hurdles for counteraction, and to ...
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR SHIFT TO RAIL (IT2RAIL)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2017,

The IT²RAIL -“Information Technologies for Shift to rail” proposal, first step towards the long term IP4 -“IT for an Attractive Railway” SHIFT²RAIL Innovation Programme, aims at providing a new seamless travel experience, giving access to a complete multimodal travel offer which connects the first and last mile to long distance journeys.This is achieved through the introduction of a ground breakin ...
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Strengthening European Transport Research and Innovation Strategies (SETRIS)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

This proposal specifically addresses the topic MG.9.6-2014. Strengthening the research and innovation strategies of the transport industries in Europe.The aim of SETRIS is to deliver a cohesive and coordinated approach to research and innovation strategies for all transport modes in Europe. To fulfil the aim of SETRIS, the following objectives are envisaged:1. To identify synergies between the tra ...
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Zero Emission bUs Systems (ZEEUS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

Electrification of the public transport is a raising trend in Europe, and electric buses are soon expected to enter markets as one of the most interesting options for matching urban environmental targets. Electrification is driven by both economics and politics. However, although technology is not yet fully matured and ready for wide commercialisation, a large demonstration project will facilitat ...
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Next Generation Train Control (NGTC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

The main scope of this Next Generation Train Control (NGTC) project is to analyse the commonality and differences of required functionality for mainline and urban lines and develop the convergence of both ETCS and CBTC systems, determining the level of commonality of architecture, hardware platforms, and system design that can be achieved. This will be accomplished by building on the experience of ...
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Future of Surface Road Transport European Resarch (FOSTER-ROAD)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"The FOSTER-ROAD project will support the European Technology Platform ERTRAC (the European Road Transport Research Advisory Council) to create and implement the needed research and innovation strategies for a sustainable and competitive European road transport system. Linking all relevant stakeholders FOSTER-ROAD will provide the consensus-based plans and roadmaps addressing the key societal, env ...
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Optimise Citizen Mobility and Freight Management in Urban Environments (OPTICITIES)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

OPTICITIES’ vision is to help European cities tackle complex mobility challenges. OPTICITIES’ strategy focuses on the optimisation of transport networks through the development of public/private partnerships and the experimentation of innovative ITS services.OPTICITIES addresses both passenger and freight transport issues supporting a user-centred approach.OPTICITIES delivers significant innovatio ...
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CIVITAS CAPITAL – making the best of CIVITAS! (CAPITAL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

The mission of CIVITAS CAPITAL is to contribute significantly to the goals of the EU's Transport White Paper by capitalising systematically on the results of CIVITAS and creating an effective "value chain" for urban mobility innovation. CAPITAL will initiate and support a mainstreaming process of CIVITIAS principles based on a strengthened community of stakeholders. CAPITAL will help CIVITAS to bu ...
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International Coordination for implementation of innovative and efficient urban mobility solutions (VIAJEO PLUS)

Start date: May 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

The goal of Viajeo PLUS is to benchmark outstanding solutions for innovative and green urban mobility in Europe, Latin America, China and Singapore and subsequently facilitate the uptake of these solutions across different cities in these regions, and Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs).Over a 36-month timeframe, the Viajeo PLUS consortium will engage with leading European innovative organisati ...
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Future Of Surface Transport Research Rail (FOSTER RAIL)

Start date: May 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

FOSTER RAIL addresses the broad support challenges of SST.2013.6-1. Strengthening the research and innovation strategies of the transport industries in Europe. This Research action is a Level 1 Coordination and Support Action aiming at supporting the land transport European Technology Platforms activities.This action will assist ERRAC and the other transport-related European technology platforms ( ...
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New tOols for Design and OpEration of Urban Transport InterchangeS (NODES)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

"Urban mobility is of growing concern to citizens. To be more efficient urban mobility systems require a greater integration at urban level (city and its hinterland).Interchanges need to better integrate:- various urban transport modes, which can be urban, regional and long distance;- urban transport and land use;- urban transport networks;- transport and non transport related services.Not only wi ...
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Optimal Strategy to Innovate and Reduce energy consumption In urban rail Systems (OSIRIS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

"For many transport modes, energy reduction strategies can be effectively formulated at the level of the vehicle or vessel. New technologies can therefore be introduced to a vehicle and the direct energy savings can be readily quantified. However, such approach is not suitable to be employed for urban rail, where it is not sufficient to consider only the energy performance of vehicles; the energy ...
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The Intelligent, Innovative, Integrated Bus Systems (3iBS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2015,

3iBS is a project conceived to continue striving for increased performance, accessibility and efficiency of urban bus systems. 3iBS is participating directly in the objective of the European Commission to develop “high quality public transport”.Based on the EBSF results and innovations as well as on previous and ongoing research projects and activities, 3iBS is committed to raise the image of the ...
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Secured Urban Transportation - European Demonstration (SECUR-ED)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

"SECUR-ED Project federates, with a delegated management and in a balanced manner, major operators and top industrial integrators to enhance the security of urban public transportation in medium and large cities, through live demonstrations.Based on the best practices, in a very diverse societal and legacy environment, SECUR-ED will aggregate a consistent and interoperable mix of technologies and ...
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European Bus System of the Future (EBSF)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Feb 28, 2013,

"The European Bus System of the Future (EBSF) project is conceived as a driver to increase the attractiveness and raise the image of the bus systems in urban areas, by means of new technologies on vehicles and infrastructure in combination with operational best practices, in a system approach. For the first time in European research, these concepts are fully endorsed by all stakeholders, with all ...
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Supporting the Transport Research Arena 2012 conference (TRA2012)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

"This project will give support for organising and promoting the Transport Research Arena 2012 in Athens. It will reinforce the scientific excellence of the conference and cement its position as the main transport research event in Europe.The fourth Transport Research Arena (TRA) will be organised in Athens, Greece, in April 2012 and is expected to be supported by five stakeholder organisations; : ...
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Support Action for Implementation of ERTRAC's Road Transport Research Priorities (SAFIER)

Start date: Feb 1, 2009, End date: Oct 31, 2012,

"SAFIER will build the strategies for implementing a step-change in the road transport sector - and more widely within the transport and energy sectors – by providing the objective, consensus-based plans for the European Technology Platform ERTRAC (European Road Transport Research Advisory Council), Since 2002 ERTRAC has been an open forum for all relevant stakeholders in the road transport resear ...
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Modular Urban Transport Safety and Security Analysis (MODSafe)

Start date: Sep 1, 2008, End date: Aug 31, 2012,

The European Urban Guided Transport sector (Light rails, Metros, but also Tramways and Regional Commuter trains) is still characterized by a highly diversified landscape of Safety Requirements, Safety Models, Responsibilities, Roles, Safety Approval, Acceptance and Certification Schemes. While a certain convergence in architectures and systems can be observed the safety life cycle still differs f ...
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ERRAC Road Map

Start date: Jun 1, 2009, End date: Jul 31, 2012,

ERRAC- ROADMAP covers research related to all types of freight and passenger rail services as well as their interaction with other modes within the transport system (High Speed and conventional rail over long, medium and short distances, as well as urban rail and co-modal services), the implementation of such research, and to support the various activities of the European Rail Research Advisory Co ...
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Carbon Aware Travel Choices in the climate-friendly world of tomorrow (CATCH)

Start date: Aug 1, 2009, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

"The CATCH Project aims to develop a knowledge platform which will become a public information system for mobility related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction advice. The holistic Platform will provide travellers, businesses, planners and other mobility stakeholders with the tools to play their part in creating a new mobility culture promoting timely and informed climate-friendly travel choic ...
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Promoting Public Transport in Africa (Trans-Africa)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2010,

The booming urban populations in African cities together with over 15 years of total neglect of the public transport sector have resulted in chaotic, un-sustainable and time- and money consuming transport systems. Some research results (e.g. UITP Millennium Cities Database) suggest also that beside the environmental impact, this inefficient transport system cost probably up till several tens of p ...
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Interoperable Fare Management Project (IFM Project)

Start date: Jan 1, 2008, End date: Jun 30, 2010,

This project aims to make public transport more user-friendly by facilitating seamless accessibility to different public transport networks.In 2015 payment processes shall no longer be a barrier for the users of public transport.The objective of the "Interoperable Fare Management Project" (IFM Project) is to provide travellers with common styles of contact-less media throughout Europe which can be ...
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Raising citizens awareness and appreciation of EU research on sustainable transport in the urban environment (MOVE TOGETHER)

Start date: Jan 1, 2008, End date: Dec 31, 2009,

"The aim of the supporting action titled "Raising citizens awareness and appreciation of EU research on sustainable transport in the urban environment", MOVE TOGETHER project, is to build an awareness raising exercise to let people become fully: 1conscious of the sustainability implications of transport in the urban context, 2 aware of what EU transport research is doing and how research results c ...
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