European Commission, Directorate General XIII

Introduction

CAPE’s goals are twofold:

In CEE countries, CAPE is targeting those local self-governing authorities who have an immediate need for applying efficient and low-cost telematics systems in the areas of transport and environment. For the EU countries, CAPE is focusing on those authorities not yet fully aware of the potentials of advanced telematics for environmental management.

Project results are being disseminated through:

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  completion of a good-practice inventory in environment and transport telematics;
  
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  conferences serving as dissemination events;
  
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  workshops that serve as an opportunity to exchange information and experiences, and build networks between the EU and CEE;
  
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  an Internet webpage which serves as part of the related dissemination activities (accessible under http://www.rec.org/ist/cape).
  

This report presents an inventory of good-practices in transport telematics implemented within the 15 Member States of the European Union and the central and east European Countries. Most of these good practice case studies have been realised within the 4^th Research and Technological Development Framework Programme of the European Union.

It is hoped that this guide will help raise awareness and demonstrate the benefits that can be gained through the use of transport telematics applications.

Structure and content of the guide

The selected Case Studies (see Table 1) demonstrate how various telematics applications have been implemented in several cities throughout Europe. Some Case Studies cover more than one application area, particularly where there is an integrated approach to solving urban transport problems.