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EU experts issue guidance on deployment of C-ITS in Europe

Xinhua, January 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Following an invitation of the European Commission, industry representatives and public authorities agreed on a shared vision for the coordinated deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) in Europe, the European Commission said in a press release on Thursday.

"This is an important step towards connected cars as C-ITS enable vehicles to communicate with each other and with the infrastructure. This can notably improve road safety and reduce congestion," said the press release.

The report would also ensure that through C-ITS road transport can reap all the benefits from digitization and contribute to European Commission President Juncker's ambition of creating a Digital Single Market, read the press release.

The report concluded that C-ITS could yield up to three euros in societal benefits for every euro invested. It also presented concrete recommendations to address issues such as digital security and data privacy.

"Digitization of transport is a priority of my mandate as it has the potential to create new growth and smarter mobility. I want to see connected cars on European roads by 2019 and today's report is an important milestone towards that objective. " said EU Commissioner for transport Violeta Bulc. Endit