Harmonisation activities

Within C-Roads Germany, the various issues with respect to harmonization of C-ITS services are worked on in expert groups. These expert groups reflect the working groups (WG) and task forces (TF) of the C-Roads Platform at the national level. The expert groups are led by the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt).

Expert groups

Organisational Aspects

Topics of the WG Organisational Aspects of the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

Operational and organisational design
Business models
Legal framework
Involvement of end users

Infrastructure

Topics of the TF Infrastructure Communication and of the TF Hybrid Communication of the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

Basic technical specifications
Specification of the IVS-IRS communication
Functional requirements of „hybrid communication“
Architecture of a hybrid communication concept (ITS G5 / mobile)

Service harmonisation

Topics of the TF Service Harmonisation of the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA)
In-Vehicle Signage (IVS)
Probe Vehicle Data (PVD)
Road Works Warning (RWW)
Shockwave Damping (SWD)
Maintenance Vehicle Warning (MVW)
Emergency Vehicle Approaching (EVA)
Traffic Jam ahead Warning (TJW)

Digital Transport Infrastructure (DTI)

The WG DTI topics focus on the infrastructure requirements for a digital infrastructure. Work content and issues a. o.:

Traffic management and HD maps
Reflecting existing standards (e.g. TN-ITS)
Making recommendations to infrastructure operators
Cooperation with ongoing initiatives (e.g. DATEX II) for recommendations

Security

Topics of the TF Security Aspects of the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

PKI (Set up vs. Operation)
Threat analysis
Protection Profile according to common criteria
Requirements of an IT security concept

Evaluation and Assessment

Topics of the WG Evaluation and Assessment and of the TF Cross-Testing and Validation of the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

Testing on the vehicle side
Traffic effects (traffic safety, traffic flow, environment)
Macro-economic effects (productivity, growth, employment, distribution)
End user acceptance

Urban C-ITS Harmonisation

Topics of the WG Urban C-ITS Harmonisation are aimed at cities interested in the C-Roads Platform. Work content and issues, a. o.:

Introduction of harmonised C-ITS services in urban areas
Priority of public transport at traffic lights
Dynamic parking management

Further information on the expert groups and on possibilities to contribute:

info@c-roads-germany.de