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

1. The Role of TAG (Transport Advisory Group) and Engagement in Future Transport Policy Dr Delia DIMITRIU TAG member

2. 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

3. Transport Advisory Group/TAG 29 specialists from industry, academe and civil society 16 nationalities ; all modes represented passenger + freight; manufacturing + services

4. Differing Perspectives on Transport

5. Objectives • Refresh the research agenda for the second phase of H2020/Transport • Respond to important new developments

6. Priorities • The new research programme needs to tackletransport system integration for : • efficiency • sustainability • competitiveness • resilience • safety • accessibility • inclusiveness • TAG identified 11 major challenges to be prioritized in future H2020 research

8. TAG - KEY CHALLENGES (10) • Identify & understand the impact of the drivers of urban mobility & their dynamic interaction (4 calls/2017)* • Satisfy societal needs, changes & trends by optimising the use of existing transport systems, where possible (1/2016; 3/2017)* • Risk management in extreme weather conditions (2/2016; 3/2017)* • The impact of the development of new technologies & material on transport safety (Safety section* & Green Vehicles call) • Mitigate local environmental impact: noise & air quality (1/2016; 2/2017)* • Climate change mitigation: alternative energy sources • (1/2017* & Green Vehicles call) • * Mobility for Growth

9. 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

10. 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 level • ETPs aim: • be supported by both private and public funding. • mobilise stakeholders to deliver on agreed priorities and share information across the EU.

11. 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

12. Future Transport Policy • Areview 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. TAG & ERTRAC similar objectives • Towards a 50% more efficient road transport system by 2030: ERTRAC’s Strategic Research Agenda Guiding objectives for 2030 *Versus 2010 baseline

16. 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

17. 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

18. Recommendations • 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

19. Thank you!