the role of tag (transport advisory group) and engagement in future transport policy dr delia...

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!