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Road infrastructure to support the transition to automation and the coexistence of conventional and automated vehicles on the same network
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Location:EU 27
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30 September 2016 18:29
The number of proposals submitted for this topic: ART-05-2016 – 6 proposals
22 April 2016 15:56
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18 February 2016 17:37
The number of proposals submitted for this topic: ART-05-2016 - 19 proposals
15 October 2015 10:02 The submission session is now available for: ART-05-2016(RIA)
TOPIC : Road infrastructure to support the transition to automation and the coexistence of conventional and automated vehicles on the same network
| Topic identifier: | ART-05-2016 | ||
| Publication date: | 14 October 2015 | ||
| Types of action: | RIA Research and Innovation action | ||
| DeadlineModel: Opening date: |
two-stage 15 October 2015 |
Deadline: 2nd stage Deadline: |
20 January 2016 17:00:00 29 September 2016 17:00:00 |
| Time Zone : (Brussels time) | |||
Horizon 2020
Pillar: Societal Challenges
Work Programme Year: H2020-2016-2017
Work Programme Part: Smart, green and integrated transport
Call : H2020-ART-2016-2017
Topic Description
Specific Challenge:
The foreseen step-wise introduction of automated vehicles in traffic will face a transition period where the coexistence of conventional and highly automated vehicles will have to be managed in order to ensure an uninterrupted level of safety and efficiency. Road infrastructure will play a major role in managing this transition period.
Scope:
Proposals should address several of the following aspects:
―New methods of traffic flow modelling depending from the introduction of automated vehicles.
―Design, upgrading and adaptation of “hybrid” infrastructure (able to take into account the coexistence of fully or partially automated (connected or autonomous) and conventional vehicles).
―Required forms of visual and electronic signalling and optical guidance, ensuring readability by both automated and conventional vehicles, and enabling automated driving in also adverse road weather conditions.
―Best ways to enlarge the electronic road horizon for automated vehicle ensuring timely reaction to hazards ahead via real-time warnings and information, traffic management plans, up-to-date digital maps, etc.
―New safety performance criteria for road infrastructure, with the goal to set the basis for a timely deployment of automation-appropriate infrastructure network.
Urban and extra-urban roads could be included.
Proposals are invited to take due consideration of the content of projects already funded at European level through the CEDR's Transnational Research Programme[1].
In line with the Union's strategy for international cooperation in research and innovation[2], international cooperation is encouraged. In particular proposals should foresee twinning with projects funded by US DOT[3] to exchange knowledge and experience and to exploit synergies.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 2 to 5 million each would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected Impact:
Actions are expected to demonstrate how innovative modelling, design and engineering of road infrastructure will facilitate the step-wise introduction of automated driving systems taking in consideration concerns for safety performance and users' appreciation.
[1]http://www.cedr.fr/home/index.php?id=260
[2]COM(2012)497
[3]United States Department of Transportation (http://www.dot.gov/).
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