Tis-Dg03 Traffic Condition Information - 100928

Guideline for Traffic Conditions (Predictive and Real Time) (DG03)
Core European ITS Services and Actions
GUIDELINE FOR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

(PREDICTIVE AND REAL TIME)
TIS - DG03
Date :
28 September 2010
Version :
2.00
Responsible:
Ren Usath
(Ministry of Building and Transport of North Rhine-Westphalia)
Contributors:
Holger Bergmann, AS&P Albert Speer und Partner GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
Rita Jakoby, AS&P Albert Speer und Partner GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany
Comments from:
Expert and Study Group 1, EasyWay;
Members of TIS Expert and Study Group
CENTRICO SC, EasyWay;
STREETWISE SC, EasyWay
VIKING Partners, EasyWay
German Partners, EasyWay;
Thomas Durlin, Ministry of Transport (MEEDDAT), France
Chantal Furgaut, Ministry of Transport (MEEDDAT), France
Ian Cater, Traffic Wales, UK
Ana I Blanco, DGT, Spain
Pilar Del Real, DGT, Spain
Javier Samper, IR-LISITT, Spain
P. Perez, IR-LISITT, Spain
Jerome Ferre, ICT EG
James Caffrey, Department of Transport, Ireland
Panos Kokkoris, General Secretariat of Public Works / Greece
MTI-DTR/Romania
EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

TRAFFIC CONDITIONS INFORMATION SERVICES
TIS DG03 - 01 October 2010
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GUIDELINE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF Traffic Conditions Information

(Predictive and Real Time) [TIS-DG03)]
SERVICE DEFINITION
Traffic Conditions Information Services means the provision to road users of traffic conditions on
identified road segments of the TENT-T network and interfaces. This predictive or real-time
information could be released on-trip and pre-trip. Different media could be used for its provision:
roadside information panels (VMS), websites, radios/TVs, mobile phones, navigation computers,
etc. The service is dedicated to road users and may include common information as well as
personalised (individual) information, it focuses on road traffic information.
SERVICE OBJECTIVES
Traffic information is useful before and during a journey
To plan if / when / how to make the journey
To minimize the impacts of traffic congestion on peoples journey
Thus the drivers knowledge of traffic conditions will make a significant contribution to improving
environmental performance, efficiency, including energy efficiency, safety and security of road
transport.
SERVICE LEVEL DEFINITION
LEVELS OF SERVICE: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS INFORMATION
CRITERIA
LEVEL 0
LEVEL 1
One fixed language
Data available is capable
Data available is capable of
of being provided in a
being provided independent of
common and shared
language
User interface
LEVEL 2
language (English).
Neighbouring
Provision
Local and Secondary
Network Information
Level of Detail
(Location Reference)
No information
Information exchange to
Neighbouring and beyond
exchange
neighbouring only
Information Provider
exchange
None
Travel Information for key
Relevant travel information
routes
beyond key routes can be

provided
None
Route specific segments
Road segment specific
(between 2 junctions)
(approx 1 km)
EUROPEAN DIMENSION
Ideally traffic conditions information should in the European dimension provide continuity across
neighbouring regions and between member states. Thus the purpose of this Guideline is to develop
the existing services towards having a truly European (pan-European) service and to assure an
adequate service quality (Level of service). The European continuity aspects are the service coverage
(geographical and time availability), the continuity as regards content across corridors and TEN-T
network and interfaces, and the language-independence characteristics.
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TABLE
OF
CONTENT
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
1. GENERAL FRAMEWORK
1.1. GENERAL SERVICE DESCRIPTION

1.2. CONTRIBUTION TO EASYWAY OBJECTIVES
1.3. STATE-OF-THE-ART
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8
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2. TECHNICAL ISSUES
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
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EUROPEAN DIMENSION
FUNCTIONAL AND INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
REQUIRED ICT INFRASTRUCTURE
STANDARD AND AGREEMENTS: EXISTING AND REQUIRED
NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
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14
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3. SERVICE PROVISION
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3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
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SERVICE LEVEL DEFINITION

CONDITIONS FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE SERVICE: OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
INTERACTION WITH OTHER SERVICES
CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE PROVISION BUSINESS MODEL
4. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: TIMETABLE, ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCE

NEED
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5. APPENDIX 1: STATE OF THE ART
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5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
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TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WEBSITE AUTOBAHN.NRW

TRAFFIC RADIO IN ENGLAND
VMS WITH TRAFFIC CONDITIONS INFORMATION ON THE MUNICH MOTORWAY RING
AUDIOTEX IN FRANCE
6. APPENDIX 2: BIBLIOGRAPHY
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List of figures and tables

Figure 1: VMS on the A10 near Madrid in Spain
Figure 2: VMS on the A3 near Frankfurt am Main in Hessen (Germany)
Figure 3: Website "bayerninfo.de": predictive and real-time traffic situation in Bavaria, with
integrated road works- and weather information
10
Figure 4: Website "www.trafficengland.com" of the Highways Agency
10
Figure 5: Mobile device with traffic condition information service wap.sytadin.gouv.fr
11
Figure 6: Traffic radio in France
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Figure 7: Traffic radio in Dublin, Ireland
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Figure 8: Traffic information via videotext of the German broadcaster WDR
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Figure 9: Traffic Information via television on France 2
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Figure 10: Diagram of the information flow
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Figure 11:Website "www.autobahn.nrw.de" of the road authority of North Rhine-Westphalia
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Figure 12:Traffic radio in England operated by the Highways Agency
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Figure 13:VMS on the Munich ring road
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Figure 14:Logo of the website and phone service Bison Fut
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Table 1: Possible application of the different channels .................................................................. 13

Table 2: General Criteria for Levels of Service .............................................................................. 17
Table 3: General Criteria for Levels of Quality............................................................................... 18
Table 4: Conditions for Deployment, the operating environment ................................................... 19
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List of Abbreviations
ANPR
Automatic Number Plate Recognition
C2C
Car-to-car communication
C2I
Car-to-infrastructure communication
CCTV
Closed-circuit Television
CEN
European Committee for Standardization

(Comite Europen de Normalisation)
CO2
Carbon dioxide
DAB
Digital Audio Broadcasting
DG
Deployment Guideline
DG INFSO
Directorate-General for Information Society and Media
DG TREN
Directorate-Genral for Energy and Transport
EC
European Commission
E-FRAME
Extended project of the forerunner project FRAME
ESG
Expert and Study Group
FM
Frequenz Modulation (FM broadcast band)
FRAME
Framework Architecture Made for Europe

(supported project by EC DG INFSO)
ICT
Information and Communication Tecnologies
ISO
International Organisation for Standardization
ITS
Intelligent Transportation System
MOBINET
Mobilitt in Ballungsrumen (Mobility in Conurbations - German research

project in the area of Munich)
OLSIM
Online Simulation (new Generation of Traffic Information Systems)
PDA
Personal Digital Assistent
QUANTIS
Quality Assessment and Assuranve Methodology for Traffic Data and

Information Services (supported project by EC DG TREN)
RDS-TMC
Radio Data System - Traffic Message Channel
simTD
Safe and Intelligent Mobility Test Field Germany

(German research project)
TERN
Trans European Road Network
TPEG
Transport Protocol Experts Group
TIS
Traveller Information Services
TV
Television
VMS
Variable Message Signs
WAP
Wireless Application Protocol
WDR
Westdeutscher Rundfunk (West German Broadcasting)
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1. General Framework
1.1. General Service Description
The service includes pre-trip as well as on-trip real-time and predictive information on the road traffic
conditions for a specific network. The intent is to assist drivers and travellers to use the traffic
network in a more efficient and safer way. This is done by changing or influencing routes or modes,
e.g. to minimize the impacts of traffic congestion on peoples journey and thus to reduce travel time.
The aim of the service is to:
inform the driver / traveller about the current traffic conditions in order to support him finding the
best way to travel,
provide the traveller with a pre-trip forecast of information about the potential road traffic
conditions for a specific road network at a point in time to be selected by the traveller,
inform the driver / traveller well that he can travel in a more calmer and safer way.
Relevant information for this service is e.g.:

status of the current traffic situation
current changes in the traffic conditions
congestion
Further information which are relevant and affects the traffic conditions will be described by the
other TIS Deployment Guidelines (DG), e. g. road blockings will be tackled by the Deployment
Guideline for event and warning information.
The service is dedicated to the driver / traveller and may include common information as well as
personalised (individual) information. The information provision can follow pre-defined strategies or
management plans which are in operation of the road authorities or management centres.
A main focus of this deployment guideline is the Internet-based pre-trip and on-trip traffic information
on dynamic maps, with road sections coloured according to defined categories of Level of Service.
This type of display gives the traveller an instant and language independent picture of the current
traffic situation.
In addition, national, regional or local broadcasters may also provide traffic forecasts to mass
audiences. Through the exploitation of smart and SMS based mobile phone technologies a
personalised (individual) service can be provided.
Further examples for carriers are:
mobile devices (e.g. personalized real-time traffic conditions information)
RDS-TMC / TPEG radios (common real-time traffic conditions information)
conventional traffic radio (common real-time traffic conditions information)
VMS traffic condition information, e. g. on congestion on the network (roadside traffic conditions
information)
Relevant complementary information is:

on the causes and durations of traffic disturbances, e.g. incidents, accidents, weather or events
such as construction sites
on the consequences on traffic conditions, e.g. delays
recommendation of alternatives (e.g. re-routing or modal shift)
historic traffic information used for predicting traffic flows
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This relevant complementary information is not content of the current Deployment Guideline and will
be covered by other DG.
This document is part Bii and a supporting guideline of the main document Guidelines for Traveller
Information Core European Service - Summary Document.
1.2. Contribution to EasyWay Objectives

A detailed description of the contribution to the EasyWay objectives of all TIS core services is
provided in table 1 of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Services Summary (DG01). The
contribution of this guideline has a real strong and direct impact and relationship to altering
departure times and decisions to travel, and to more effective routing decisions. The particular
contribution of Traffic Condition Information Services is described below.
1.2.1. SAFETY
Information about the traffic conditions has an impact on road safety. Due to the provision of
predictive and real-time information to the drivers / travellers, they can react to find the best way to
travel and to bypass critical road segments / areas of the network, respectively. Drivers / travellers
who are well informed about the traffic condition decrease the risk of accidents.
1.2.2. NETWORK EFFICIENCY
With predictive and real-time information about the traffic condition the network efficiency can be
influenced positively. The information can be used for recommendations so that the traffic load can
be diverted inside the road network or shift to public transport.
1.2.3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The provision of information can help to reduce congestions length, to harmonise traffic flow and to
reduce disturbances in the whole road network. This helps to reduce negative effects of traffic on
the environment, e.g. to decrease the CO2 emission.
1.3. State-of-the-Art
Information concerning traffic conditions being / will be provided to end-users in different ways. They
will be given by the following channels:
Roadside guidance systems (e.g. VMS)
Internet portals
Navigation systems
Mobile devices (e.g. mobile phones, PDAs)
RDS-TMC / TPEG
Radio
Videotext
The named channels are described in detail in the following sections and best practices are
presented in Appendix 1. These examples do not represent the state of the art all over Europe.
They are provided by Easyway Partners, in order to show examples of realised solutions.
There are various European services in operation which can be distinguished according to the
information providers, i.e.:
Public / private road authorities / operators
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Broadcasters
Other Private service providers
The named channels can be differentiated between those who give collective information and those
who offer individualized information. Most of the collective channels as e.g. road side displays, radio
or videotext are exclusively in the responsibility of road operators, traffic information internet
services can be provided by private partners, too. To offer a high-quality individualized information,
(e.g. through mobile devices or navigation systems) the co-operation with private commercial
partners is mandatory. Therefore a strong co-operation between EASYWAY and TISA-Traveller
Information Services Association in all aspects of traffic information is highly recommended to
openly discuss new requirements, creating and maintaining a market focus and ensuring one
consistent set of standards and information content for the future.
1.3.1. ROADSIDE GUIDANCE SYSTEMS

Roadside guidance systems are installed on the motorways and will be operated by the road
authorities or the private motorway companies. The systems consist of VMS or dynamic signage
with predefined content. The systems display directional information, diversion information but also
information about the traffic conditions incl. travel-time, warnings and weather conditions. Due to the
installation on the road the service is usable only on-trip.
Figure 1:
VMS on the A10 near Madrid in Spain
Figure 2: VMS on the A3 near Frankfurt am Main in Hessen (Germany)
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1.3.2. INTERNET PORTALS

Internet portals will be operated by road authorities, private motorway companies or service
providers (e.g. public or private broadcasters). The information which they provide is about
warnings, weather conditions or traffic conditions. Due to the necessary equipment (Internet access)
the service is mainly used as pre-trip service. In general the service is common but some services
provide personalised information. The language of the service depends on the provider but can
easily be provided language independent.
The information on Internet portals will be shown on maps, as text or as images from roadside
CCTVs.
Figure 3:
Website "bayerninfo.de": predictive and real-time traffic situation in
Bavaria, with integrated road works- and weather information
Figure 4:
Website "www.trafficengland.com" of the Highways Agency
1.3.3. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

Navigation systems provide routing information to the chosen destination. The system uses static or
dynamic information to reach the destination. The dynamic information can be provided via RDSTMC or TPEG. With the provided dynamic information a flexible routing is possible and takes into
account the current traffic condition, routing information and warnings. The service can be given to
the driver via voice announcements, graphical display or a combination of both. The information can
only be used on-trip and is language independent.
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1.3.4. MOBILE DEVICES

Information which can be called with mobile phones by the drivers / travellers will be provided by
radio broadcasters or private service providers. The coverage of the different services is Europewide. Due to the determination of the geographical position via the mobile device the information
can be provided personalised but also common. It can be given via Short Message Service, voice
announcements or wap-enabled services, which depends on the provider. Furthermore web-enable
devices can also recall specific web-based traffic information. The information which will be provided
is about the traffic condition, warnings and weather conditions. The service is used as pre-trip as
well as on-trip information. Due to safety reasons the national regulations of the use of mobile
phones while driving has to be taken into account.
Figure 5:
Mobile
device
wap.sytadin.gouv.fr
with
traffic
condition
information
service
Both, navigation systems as well as mobile devices have the great advantage that they can give
individualized information and restrictions (e.g. vehicle-type-based speed limits).
1.3.5. RDS-TMC / TPEG / DATEX II

RDS-TMCi
RDS-TMC is a specific application of FM RDS used for broadcasting real-time traffic and weather
information. Data messages are received silently and decoded by a TMC-equipped navigation
system or radio and offering dynamic route guidance. The data is language independent and can be
used as pre-trip or on-trip information service. RDS-TMC is a global standard and covers a large
percentage of the TERN. Many parts of the TERN have no RDS-TMC coverage, however this could
be provided at any time by commercial entities without market intervention by the State, or by the
State if considered appropriate. The referencing based on the country-specific location code lists for
the strategic European road network.
TPEGii
TPEG is a standardised world-wide technology which delivers all types of traffic and travel
information content by different channels, e.g. digital Radio (DAB), Internet. It is language
independent and can be used as on-trip or pre-trip information. The TPEG applications use a
common location referencing method for all devices presenting text or icons on a map display.
DATEX IIiii
DATEX was developed for information exchange between traffic management centres, traffic
information centres and service providers. The standard is language independent and will be used
by different partners all over Europe. The second generation of the DATEX specification can also be
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used by all actors in the traffic and travel information sector. DATEX II is intended to become a
multi-part technical specification, maintained by CEN.
1.3.6. RADIO
Common radio broadcasters or special traffic radio broadcasters (e. g. 107,7 FM in France) are
available all over Europe. They give traffic condition information, warning information and weather
information to the drivers. This information is common and not personalised to the specific drivers,
but can be tailored to a specific area or region. The character and the mass of information depend
on each broadcaster. The information is in general not language independent and is normally an ontrip service but can also be used as pre-trip service. Broadcasters can be public or private bodies.
Figure 6:
Traffic radio in France
Figure 7:
Traffic radio in Dublin,
Ireland
1.3.7. VIDEOTEXT
Videotext will be provided in parallel to the TV programme. The broadcasting stations provide
relevant traffic information (e.g. traffic conditions, warnings, regional traffic information of
conurbations). The use of videotext is only a pre-trip service and usually not language independent.
Figure 8:
Traffic information via videotext of the German broadcaster WDR
1.3.8. TELEVISION
Some broadcasters in Europe provide special services on TV concerning the publication of traffic
conditions. Particularly during the morning peak hours or in the case of poor weather conditions,
large events or significant travel disruption. This service is not language independent and only a
pre-trip service. The service on TV will be shown on maps, as texts, or on CCTV live streams.
Figure 9:
Traffic Information via television on France 2
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1.3.9. PROS AND CONS OF THE DIFFERENT CHANNELS

The table below shows the different information channels with the reference to some attributes.
Navigation
Systems
Mobile Devices
RDS-TMC
TPEG
DATEX
Radio
Videotext
Television
Pre-trip use
On-trip use
Language independent
y/n
Information flow via third

parties
y/n
y/n
y/n
y/n
y/n
y/n
Roadside
Guidance
System
Internet Portals
Table 1: Possible application of the different channels
Key:
y yes, n no, y/n yes as well as no
See Appendix 1 for detailed best practices.
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2. Technical Issues
2.1. European Dimension
Improved information in terms of contents, quality, efficiency and comprehensibility contributes to
EasyWayiv objectives in terms of mobility and safety.
Provision of information by means of pictograms or colours on a digital map tends to be language
independent, but the pictograms and colours are not uniform at present. Complementary information
(spoken or text) requires translation and provision in different languages.
This service directly enables the cross-border traveller to make informed decisions. It is likely that
this service would have an appeal to those making long unfamiliar journeys and provides them with
improved information in a predominantly language independent format.
2.2. Functional and Information Architecture

For the TIS services a uniform functional and information architecture is defined, which is shown in
the Summary Document (DG01) of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European Services
but a sub-guideline description of the functional and information architecture is described below.
Data collection
Data processing
Information provision
Information reception
VMS
database of
info management
strategies
Internet
radio
traffic
monitoring
systems
RDS-TMC
/ TPEG
server
end-user
mobile
devices
service
provider
videotext
database of
historic data
navigation
system
value added
services
television
Figure 10: Diagram of the information flow
The collection of data is carried out by different systems and by different partners, private as well as
public bodies. Historic data can also be required to generate traffic situation predictions. All data
must be based on a consistent and geographic reference model. The geographical basis should be
left to the operator to define. On content platforms data from different sources is merged and
aggregated. The provision to the driver / traveller is carried out by road authorities, private motorway
companies, private service providers or broadcasters via different information carriers. These
depend on the different application case / European country. When providing a customer oriented
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traffic condition information service the users' benefit can be increased by providing a warning and
general traffic information, which can be collected and verified by private or public bodies.
Within Europe different methodologies are available to aggregate the real-time and predictive traffic
condition information. These methodologies are not covered by the present guideline. Content of
this guideline is only data issue which will be supplied to content providers (private or public) by the
data provider.
The EC funded project E-FRAMEv (following project of the FRAME project) studies ITS architecture
in Europe and is a platform to provide advice and guidance for knowledge exchange and
standardisation actions in the field of system architectures (more information can be found on
project website).
2.3. Required ICT Infrastructure

The required ICT infrastructure for the traveller information core European services is described
within the Summary Document (DG01) of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European
Services due to the fact that the items data collection, data fusion and processing and data quality
are generally the same for all sub-guidelines.
All items concerning data collection for reliable and accuracy traffic condition information are
deployed and governed by the ICT Expert and Study Group. It is recommended that data collection
processes / systems should ensure the following is possible:
Point measurements (e. g. loops, radar)
Trajectory measurements (e. g. ANPR)
Floating Car Data systems
The methodologies and calculation algorithms for the data fusion and processing for a traffic
condition model will not be covered by this deployment guideline. They depend amongst others on
the data collection system. The main data which are needed for the calculation of the traffic
condition are traffic volume, speed and the road features.
The provision of the information to the driver / traveller (on trip) has to be done via end user
terminals or roadside guidance systems. In-car systems (end user terminals) offer the advantage
that they can inform about vehicle-type based speed limits or other vehicle-type based restrictions
(see Guideline for speed limit information DG05). A few available channels are named in the
chapter 1.3 (State of the art).
2.4. Standard and Agreements: Existing and Required

The standards and agreements for the traveller information core European services are described
within the Summary Document (DG01) of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European
Services due to the fact that these items are in generally the same for all sub-guidelines. Also the
liability and control of information to external parties is an important issue which should be taken into
account. Due to the different standards and regulations in the European countries a uniform
agreement for Europe is currently not available. An overview of information services is also part of
the EU-funded eMOTIONvi project. The overall aim of the project is to define and validate the
framework conditions of real-time information to road and public transport users, dynamic routing
services and additional travel-related services.
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2.5. Need for Additional Specifications

For the sub-guideline about traffic conditions no additional specifications are currently needed.
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3. Service Provision
3.1. Service Level Definition
Accurate, reliable, high-quality traffic data is a prerequisite for implementing high-quality traffic
information services achieving good user response and gaining considerable benefits in traffic
throughput, safety, environment and economic efficiency.
The QUANTIS project, supported by EC Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, is
developing a methodology to evaluate and optimise data and service levels in terms of quality and
costs in order to foster cross border data exchange and service provision according to European
policy objectives. This methodology is therefore advised to be used in terms of data quality.
More information can be found on website of QUANTISvii.
Nevertheless the tables below display general criteria for Level of Service (Table 1) and Level of
Quality (Table 2). It should be noted that there is no hierarchy between these criteria.
The Levels of Service (LoS) definition of Traffic Condition Information services follows the general
Levels of Service definition of TIS services (see DG01). It is based on core criteria defined in DG01:
User Interface, Neighbouring Provision, Local and Secondary Network Information, Level of Detail
(Location reference).
LEVELS OF SERVICE TABLE: TRAFFIC CONDITION INFORMATION SERVICES

Criteria
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
One fixed
language
Data available is capable

of being provided in a
common and shared
language (English).
Data available is
capable of being
provided independent of
language
No information
exchange
Information exchange to
neighbouring only
Neighbouring and
beyond Information
Provider exchange
Local and
secondary Network
Information
None
Travel Information for

key routes
Relevant travel
information beyond key
routes can be provided
Level of Detail
(Location
Reference)
None
Route specific segments

(between 2 junctions)
Road segment specific

(approx 1 km)
Static / Dynamic
User interface
Neighbouring
Provision
Legends:
See DG01 for core criteria definitions (User Interface, Neighbouring Provision, Local and Secondary Network
Information, and Level of Detail).
Static/Dynamic: Not yet integrated at this stage for Traffic Condition Information Levels of Service estimation but should be
added in future versions.
Table 2: General Criteria for Levels of Service
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The Table 3: General Criteria for Levels of Quality reflects the requirements of the data quality
which are needed for the traffic conditions information. Due to the different systems and
specifications all over Europe the table currently mentions no concrete figures. This table is not enduser oriented as the Table 2: General Criteria for Levels of Service. The definitions of the belowmentioned table are according to the ISO/PDTR 21707viii standard.
LEVELS OF QUALITY TABLE: TRAFFIC CONDITIONS INFORMATION SERVICES

Criteria
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Only on hotspots
On main routes
where problems
often occur
On all routes
Availability
Not guaranteed
Guaranteed to a
minimum level
Guaranteed to a
medium level
Guaranteed all
the time
Timeliness
Not guaranteed
30 min 15 min
15 min 1 min
around 10 s
Update
frequency
Only on an
irregular basis
On a regular basis
As frequent as
currently
possible
Quality
Assurance
No regulation
Either input or
output (partial
check)
Service chain
check (full)
Information
Quality
Assurance
Not defined
Data from one or

more sources
reliability not
confirmed
Data from one or

more sources
reliability
confirmed
Collaboration
from more than
one source (data
fusion)
reliability
confirmed
Not guaranteed
Guaranteed to a
time interval
In real time
Only current
situation
Current situation
and short time
prediction
Current situation
and short as well
as long time
prediction
Accessibility
Cross Verified
Accuracy
Service Grade
Forecast
Horizon
Level 3
Legends:
SeeDG01 for core criteria definitions (Accessibility, Availability, Timeliness, Update Frequency, Quality Assurance, Cross
Verified and Accuracy).
Accuracy: An important additional core data quality parameter, not yet integrated for Traffic condition Information Levels of Service
estimation.
Service Grade: A specific traffic condition data quality criterion, in which the service is guaranteed.
Forecast Horizon: A specific traffic condition data quality criterion, which defines the prediction time for the service.
Table 3: General Criteria for Levels of Quality
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It is recommended that users of these guidelines endeavour to implement traveller information

which advance the levels of data and levels of service levels for those criteria shown in Tables 2
and 3.
3.2. Conditions for the deployment of the Service: Operating environment

The operating environments mean a simple categorisation of roads that can be simply utilised and
should be easily understood. The quality and properties of a European service vary according to the
properties of the operating environment. The following table shows, in which operating environment
(according to the document Operating Environments for EasyWay Services Version 1.01 22
December 2009) the service Traffic Conditions Information (Predictive and Real Time) is
recommended to be provided.
Description
Key factors
OpEnv code
critical or black
spots
local flow-related traffic and/or critical safety

problems
C1
motorway ( link)
flow-related traffic problems, no critical safety

problems
T3
motorway ( link)
flow-related traffic problems, critical safety problems
T4
two-lane road
(link)
flow-related problems, no critical safety problems
R3
two-lane road
(link)
flow-related problems, critical safety problems
R4
three-/four lane
road (link)
seasonal or daily flow-related problems, no critical

safety problems
R7
three-/four lane
road (link)
seosonal or daily flow-related problems, critical

safety problems
R8
Motorway
corridor/network
seasonal flow-related problems, possibly critical

safety problems
S1
Motorway
corridor/network
daily flow-related problems, possibly critical safety

problems
S2
Road
corridor/network
seasonal flow-related problems, possibly critical

safety problems
N1
Road
corridor/network

problems
N2
Peri-urban
motorway or road
interfacing urban
environment

problems
P1
Table 4: Conditions for Deployment, the operating environment
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3.3. Interaction with other Services

The core service of traffic conditions must interact with the other core services of the Expert and
Study Group TIS as well as to actions of the other Expert and Studies Groups and initiatives of
EasyWay. Furthermore the issues of the ITS Action plan has to be taken into account. A detailed
description of the interaction with other services is described in the DG01 Summary Document of
the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European Services.
The most relevant interactions and strong relationships with other services regarding this guideline
are:
EasyWay ESG 1 Europe Wide Traveller Information Continuity and Co-modality

o
Guideline DG02 Event Information
Guideline DG05 Travel Time Information
Guideline DG07 Co-modal Travel information
EasyWay ESG 2 Traffic Management

o
Core Service 1 Management of Sensitive Road Segments
Core Service 3 Incident Management
EasyWay ESG 4 Connected ICT Infrastructure
EasyWay ESG 5 DATEX II
Further relationships existing to the following other expert and study groups:
EasyWay ESG 3 Freight & Logistics Services

o
Core Service 2 Strategic Traffic management on corridors and networks
3.4. Conditions for Service Provision Business Model

Due to the different organisational structures and responsibilities in European countries about
traveller information and the fact that not only one core service is normally provided by an
organisation the chapter conditions for service provision will be described in more detail in the dg&
Summary Document of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European Services.
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4. Implementation Plan: Timetable, Activities and Resource Need

The chapter implementation plan will cover statements regarding the topics
the vision for the future,
overview of foreseen developments,
implementation organisation for EasyWay,
activities and timetable, and
timetable and resource need.
This chapter will not be described in the individual sub-guideline but in the Summary Document
(DG01) of the Guidelines for Traveller Information Core European Services in more detail.
Nevertheless future developments will be done in terms of traffic conditions information services.
The data collection as well as the information provision will be more influenced by providing data
from car-to-car (C2C) and car-to-infrastructure (C2I) implementations. First pilots are in progress in
different countries and regions within Europe. One example for a future development is the German
project simTDix. It is a research project shaping tomorrows safe and intelligent mobility through
researching and testing car-to-X communication and its applications. The project started in
September 2008 and will run for four years. simTD will put the results of previous research projects
into practice. For this purpose realistic traffic scenarios will be addressed in a large-scale test field
infrastructure around the Hessian city of Frankfurt am Main. Numerous automotive and
telecommunication companies, the Hessian state government and renowned universities and
research institutions have partnered up. The Federal Ministry for Economics and Technology, the
Ministry for Education and Research as well as the Ministry for Transport, Building and Urban
Affairs are funding and supporting the project.
The findings of this and other pilots will in due course influence the development of this Deployment
Guideline and Predictive and Real Time Traffic Condition Information in general across Europe.
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5. Appendix 1: State of the Art

The following examples are an overview from a lot of projects / implementations available from all
over Europe. They represent the different media channels of the provision of traffic conditions
information to the end-user. These examples do not represent an exhaustive state of the art all over
Europe. They are provided by Easyway Partners, in order to show examples of realised solutions.
5.1. Traffic Conditions Website autobahn.NRWx

The German Federal Land North Rhine-Westphalia has implemented a website in co-operation with
the University of Duisburg-Essen which provides the current traffic situation and forecasts. The
website is visited by more than 100,000 users each day and on days with special weather
conditions by up to 300,000 users.
Figure 11: Website "www.autobahn.nrw.de" of the road authority of North RhineWestphalia
The simulation algorithm OLSIM (Online Simulation) was developed in order to reproduce the
current situation and to forecast the future for the whole motorway network of North RhineWestphalia. OLSIM is based on a cellular automaton modal for freeway traffic and needs for its
operation online and historical data. The model is a quite simple approach and therefore very robust
and reliable. The website provides forecasts for 30 min, 60 min, and long-term prognosis as well as
information about the current situation. More information is available on the website
www.autobahn.nrw.de.
This website provides amongst others a high level of quality in terms of coverage, forecast horizon,
and availability.
5.2. Traffic Radio in Englandxi

Traffic Radio is a regionalised England-wide traffic information service and covers the motorways,
trunk road network and Londons main road network. It was launched in July 2007. The service is
available 24 hours a day, and every day of the year. The Information will be provided direct from the
Highways Agencys National Traffic Centre and the Transport for Londons Traffic Control Centres.
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Traffic bulletins are updated every ten minutes at peak hours and every 20 minutes at other times.
The radio service can be listen via DAB Digital Radio, computer, or on compatible mobile devices.
Figure 12:
Traffic radio in England operated by the Highways Agency
Traffic Radio provides

o
National traffic headlines
Regional traffic information, depending on where you are in the country
Road works information
Infomercials (for example explaining the Highways Agency Traffic Officer service,
safety advice and tips about planning your journey)
The radio service was developed by the Highways Agency and is working together with Transport
for London. The service will be produced from a wide range of sources which provides reliable and
accurate information.
The provision of accurate and reliable information from different sources means Traffic Radio
provides a high level service in terms of quality.
More information is available on the website www.trafficradio.org.uk
5.3. VMS with traffic conditions information on the Munich motorway ringxii
On the accessing motorways to middle ring road of Munich VMS were installed to show the traffic
condition on the ring road. The information helps the driver to find the fastest and easiest way to the
destination via the rind road. The signs were installed in 2003. The red colour indicates congestions
and the red-black segments indicate stop-and-go traffic.
More information is available via the MOBINET information office (www.mobinet.de)
The VMS provides a high level of quality in terms of timeliness and availability.
Figure 13:
ring road
VMS on the Munich
5.4. Audiotex in Francexiii
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French Ministry provides a 24/7 free phone service about the road and motorway conditions
throughout France. Audiotex is part of the Bison Fut service. The key objective is to provide as
many drivers as possible information in real-time. The provided information consist of roadworks,
accidents, events, weather conditions, congestions, disruptions and diversions which is coming
amongst others from the Gendarmerie, the Police, the road infrastructure, and the private motorway
companies. Beside the phone service the website www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr is in
operation which provides further traffic related information for France.
Figure 14:
Logo of the website and phone service Bison Fut
The information is checked, analysed and then passed on to the Bison Fut network, comprising the
national centre for traffic information and seven regional traffic co-ordination and information centres
covered all France.
The availability and reliability of this phone service leads to a high level of quality.
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6. Appendix 2: Bibliography
i
www.tisa.org/en/technologies/
ii
www.tisa.org/en/technologies/
iii
www.datex2.eu
iv
www.easyway-its.eu
www.frame-online.net
vi
www.emotion-project.eu
vii
www.quantis-project.eu
viii
Draft ISO/PDTR 21707 Intelligent Transport Systems Integrated Transport Information, Management and
Control Data Quality in ITS Systems, 30. March 2007
ix
www.simTD.de
CENTRICO Award Winners and Nominees Brochure, 2006
xi
www.trafficradio.org.uk/
xii
www.mobinet.de/services/s_press_info.html
xiii
www.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr/en/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=49
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Guideline for Traffic Conditions (Predictive and Real Time) (DG03)

Core European ITS Services and Actions

GUIDELINE FOR TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

Expert and Study Group 1, EasyWay;

Members of TIS Expert and Study Group

CENTRICO SC, EasyWay;

STREETWISE SC, EasyWay

VIKING Partners, EasyWay

German Partners, EasyWay;

Thomas Durlin, Ministry of Transport (MEEDDAT), France

Chantal Furgaut, Ministry of Transport (MEEDDAT), France

Ian Cater, Traffic Wales, UK

Ana I Blanco, DGT, Spain

Pilar Del Real, DGT, Spain

Javier Samper, IR-LISITT, Spain

P. Perez, IR-LISITT, Spain

Jerome Ferre, ICT EG

James Caffrey, Department of Transport, Ireland

Panos Kokkoris, General Secretariat of Public Works / Greece

EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

TIS DG03 - 01 October 2010

EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

GUIDELINE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT OF Traffic Conditions Information

One fixed language

Data available is capable

Data available is capable of

being provided independent of

common and shared

Neighbouring and beyond

Travel Information for key

Relevant travel information

beyond key routes can be

Route specific segments

Road segment specific

TIS DG03 - 01 October 2010

EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

1.1. GENERAL SERVICE DESCRIPTION

SERVICE LEVEL DEFINITION

4. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN: TIMETABLE, ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCE

5. APPENDIX 1: STATE OF THE ART

TRAFFIC CONDITIONS WEBSITE AUTOBAHN.NRW

TIS DG03 - 01 October 2010

EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

List of figures and tables

Figure 2: VMS on the A3 near Frankfurt am Main in Hessen (Germany)

Figure 5: Mobile device with traffic condition information service wap.sytadin.gouv.fr

Figure 6: Traffic radio in France

Figure 7: Traffic radio in Dublin, Ireland

Figure 8: Traffic information via videotext of the German broadcaster WDR

Figure 9: Traffic Information via television on France 2

Figure 10: Diagram of the information flow

Figure 11:Website "www.autobahn.nrw.de" of the road authority of North Rhine-Westphalia

Figure 12:Traffic radio in England operated by the Highways Agency

Figure 13:VMS on the Munich ring road

Figure 14:Logo of the website and phone service Bison Fut

Table 1: Possible application of the different channels .................................................................. 13

TIS DG03 - 01 October 2010

EASYWAY TIS - GUIDELINE FOR

Automatic Number Plate Recognition

European Committee for Standardization

Digital Audio Broadcasting

Directorate-General for Information Society and Media

Directorate-Genral for Energy and Transport