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Mobility and Transport

ITS Directive and Action Plan

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can significantly contribute to a cleaner, safer and more efficient transport system. A new legal framework (Directive 2010/40/EU) was adopted on 7 July 2010 to accelerate the deployment of these innovative transport technologies across Europe. This Directive is an important instrument for the coordinated implementation of ITS in Europe. It aims to establish interoperable and seamless ITS services while leaving Member States the freedom to decide which systems to invest in.

Under this Directive the European Commission adopted common European specifications (i.e. functional, technical, organisational or services provisions) to address the compatibility, interoperability and continuity of ITS solutions across the EU. The first priorities were traffic and travel information, the eCall emergency system and intelligent truck parking, followed by real-time traffic information and multimodal travel information.

A new Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/2661) amending the ITS Directive was adopted on 22 November 2023, with the aim to adapt to the emergence of new road mobility options, mobility apps and connected and automated mobility. The objective is to stimulate the faster deployment of new, intelligent services, by proposing that certain crucial road, travel and traffic data is made available in digital format, such as speed limits, traffic circulation plans or roadworks. It will also ensure that essential safety-related services are made available for drivers along the TEN-T network.

The initiative is supported by five co-operating Directorates-General: DG Mobility and Transport (lead), DG Communications Networks, Content & Technology, DG Research & Innovation, DG Enterprise and Industry and DG Climate Action.

Legislation

Revision of the ITS Directive

Directive (EU) 2023/2661 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport

Proposal for a Directive amending Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport (COM(2021) 813)

Ex-post evaluation of the ITS Directive 2010/40/EU

Staff Working Document: Evaluation Report

Staff Working Document: Executive Summary

Final report (study)

Executive summary (study)

Annexes

Extension of the ITS Directive

Proposal for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2010/40/EU as regards the period for adopting delegated acts

Decision (EU) 2017/2380 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 amending Directive 2010/40/EU as regards the period for adopting delegated acts

ITS Directive

Complete overview of legal procedure (Legal Observatory of the European Parliament)

Proposal for a Directive: Framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other transport modes [COM(2008)887]

Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport

Working programmes

Working Programme on the implementation of Directive 2010/40/EU (15 February 2011)

Update of the Working Programme in relation to the actions under Article 6(3) of Directive 2010/40/EU (11 December 2018)

Update of the ITS working programme for the period 2022-2027

Delegated Acts under Directive 2010/40/EU

National Access Points

National Access Points – A mechanism for accessing, exchanging and reusing transport related data

Commission reports

Reports on the implementation of the ITS Directive and Action Plan

National reports

ITS national reports

ITS Action Plan

Communication from the Commission: Action Plan for the Deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in Europe

Corrigendum

Summary of the Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Council Conclusions on the ITS Action Plan [30 March 2009]

Implementation of the ITS Action Plan

Press room

Improved rights and better information for travellers

Smarter journey planners, better access for emergency services, and more sustainable transport thanks to revised Intelligent Transport Directive adopted today

New transport proposals target greater efficiency and more sustainable travel

Vice-President Kallas welcomes Parliament's vote on 112 eCall

Vice-President Kallas welcomes deal on 112 eCall

eCall : automated emergency call for road accidents mandatory in cars from 2015

European Commission speeds up roll-out of information services for motorists

Commission helping to deploy 112 eCall for emergency services

Commission welcomes European Parliament approval of new legal framework for Intelligent Transport Systems [IP/10/891, 06/07/2010]

Intelligent Transport Systems and Services: initiative for accelerated deployment across Europe [IP/08/1979, 16/12/2008]

Citizen Summary

Frequently asked questions [MEMO/08/789, 16/12/2008]

Publications

Intelligent transport systems in action: Action plan and legal framework for the deployment of intelligent transport systems (ITS) in Europe (published 2011)