EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROGRAMMES IN ADVANCED TELEMATICS IN TRANSPORT (ATT)

The development of Advanced Road Transport Telematics (ATT) as part of the DRIVE programme (1989-91) is outlined. The follow-up ATT programme (1992-94) which aims to contribute to the development of integrated trans-European services using advanced Information Technology and Communications is then described. A large number of projects are involved which address seven main areas - demand management, travel and traffic information, integrated urban traffic management, driver assistance and cooperative driving, freight and fleet management and public transport. Pilot projects which have been launched in Europe are listed including those related to motorways, city centres, freight transport operation and the transport of hazardous goods. The potential uptake and costs of ATT are estimated. It is suggested that ATT implementation will have to be included in all infrastructure investment and an ATT implementation framework is presented. For the covering abstract of the conference see IRRD 855511.