Traffic Flow Data Space

Basic Pilot Info:

Involved Cities: Amsterdam, Helsinki, Porto
Consortium members: Porto Digital, City of Helsinki, City of Amsterdam, and National Road Traffic Data Portal (NDW).




Duration: 01 November 2024 – 30 May 2026 (18 months)
Budget: €1.8 million
Domains: 

  • Predictive traffic management

  • Sustainable mobility planning

  • Zero pollution initiatives with focus on air quality

  • New European Bauhaus initiative by enhancing the design and efficiency of urban transport systems

Motivation:

The increasing role of technology in mobility and new European Commission legislation emphasise the need for stronger collaboration between governments and private entities. Effective data cooperation across countries can significantly improve urban and rural living conditions by:

  • Enhancing traffic flow.

  • Reducing CO₂ emissions.

  • Minimising disruptions for citizens.

Use Case Description:

IDEA Technology Implementation:
Amsterdam and National Road Traffic Data Portal (NDW) developed IDEA technology (Intelligent Data Exchange Alliance), enabling near real-time updates on roadworks by using real-time floating car data (FCD) and other sources (80% updates within 10 minutes during the Dutch pilot). This technology is already in use by 100% of Dutch road authorities.

Scaling Across Borders:
Helsinki and Porto aim to establish national networks based on IDEA technology (open source).

Advancing IDEA Technology:
Amsterdam and NDW will develop IDEA 2.0, expanding capabilities to include unplanned roadworks, tunnel closures, and speed limits.

Cross-National Collaboration:
New countries will be invited to adopt the platform, fostering EU-wide mobility improvements.

Added Value:

Mobility:

  • Short-Term: Enhanced traffic flow for vehicles in Amsterdam, Helsinki, and Porto.

  • Mid-Term: Scalability to all EU countries.

  • Long-Term: Improved mobility for various transport modes.

Environmental:

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions from optimised traffic management.

Social:

  • Reduced disruption and nuisances for citizens due to real-time data sharing and better infrastructure planning.