We’re pleased to share that Intertraffic interviewed Ronald Jorna (Project Manager of MegaBITS) and Stephanie Kleine (Senior Advisor for Autonomous and Connected Mobility, Ministry for Environment, Nature and Transport, North Rhine-Westphalia).
While the development of cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) has primarily focused on motorized vehicles, it is important that cycling also becomes smarter, as it will bring more safety, convenience, and better traffic management.
Kleine and Jorna explained the role of the European Roadmap for Smart Cycling in this process. The document was developed through the joint efforts of MegaBITS and MERIDIAN and sets out a clear path to integrate digital tools into cycling infrastructure and policy across Europe. Kleine highlighted that data harmonization and standardization represent the most urgent steps to address.
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