Advancing CCAM Deployment: Insights from the IN2CCAM Awareness Events

ERTICO is committed to accelerating the deployment of CCAM services and technologies to enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility. As part of this effort, the IN2CCAM project has conducted a series of Awareness Events across its Living Labs, engaging stakeholders, gathering insights, and refining CCAM solutions to address key deployment challenges. These demonstrations underscore the importance of collaboration in shaping the future of automated mobility. Alongside IN2CCAM, ERTICO continues to support large-scale CCAM initiatives across Europe.

CCAM has the potential to transform mobility by improving how people and goods move, but its success relies on societal acceptance and robust enabling infrastructure. To drive this forward, ERTICO collaborates with partners to facilitate real-world demonstrations, raising awareness and evaluating the broader impact of CCAM solutions. We are also actively engaged in the CCAM Partnership, with ERTICO CCAM Head Stephane Dreher leading CCAM Partnership Cluster 7, coordinating stakeholders and fostering knowledge exchange. One example of our commitment to real-world CCAM deployment is the IN2CCAM project, which is developing and testing key technologies across multiple Living Labs.

Insights from IN2CCAM Awareness Events

By designing, developing, and implementing infrastructure for CCAM, the IN2CCAM project is paving the way for safer, more inclusive, and sustainable mobility solutions. The project is working towards ensuring interoperability of physical infrastructure, featuring road signs, dedicated lanes, and traffic lights, and the digital infrastructure, integrating road sensors, real-time data and digital twin networks while improving operational aspects like fleet management and traffic forecasting. Seeking to ensure that CCAM solutions respond effectively to different urban and regional contexts, the project features six Living Labs that test technologies in diverse environments. The four Lead Living Labs in Tampere, Trikala, Turin (part of the EU Mission Cities) and Vigo are conducting real-life demonstrations, striving to position themselves as innovation hubs for smart mobility.

Through an Awareness Events campaign that started in Tampere in June 2024, the IN2CCAM consortium has engaged stakeholders at a local and regional level. These events provided hands-on demonstrations and valuable insights from participants, helping to refine mobility solutions and address implementation challenges. Mikko Tarkiainen from VTT, the entity leading the Tampere Living Lab and ERTICO partner, reflects on the importance of these events: “Demonstrating prototype implementations in the early phase of the project requires extensive preparation and testing to ensure they are presented in a clear and understandable manner to participants. The events in Tampere and other Living Labs have been crucial in bridging the gap between technological innovation and public acceptance.”

Since then, events took place in Trikala and Vigo, as well as in the follower Living Labs Quadrilatero and Bari. With the last of these events held in the Turin Living Lab in February, the IN2CCAM partners can conclude that these activities have reinforced the need for collaborative discussions on the usability and scalability of new technologies.

In Turin, the project tested an automated shuttle along a route featuring multiple signalised intersections with real-time traffic light phase transmission and priority control for the shuttle. Advanced simulations were also conducted to optimise urban traffic flow. Vigo showcased various CCAM use cases, including in-vehicle information systems, data sharing on hazardous locations, and Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA). Demonstrations highlighted automated vehicle pedestrian detection, cyclist detection, and priority management for AV platooning at intersections equipped with Road Side Units (RSUs) and cameras. In Trikala, attendees had the opportunity to ride autonomous vehicles and experience technologies like GLOSA, Vulnerable Road User (VRU) detection and warning systems, and an advanced journey planner designed to improve CCAM efficiency. Tampere focused on three key scenarios: AVs leveraging GLOSA technology for smooth traffic flow, real-time tram-AV interaction to avoid disruptions in public transport, and sensor-based hazard detection for enhanced road safety. Participants also visited the VTT Remote Operation Centre (ROC) to see a digital twin used for AV fleet monitoring and took a ride in the Auve Tech AUNE autonomous shuttle.

Across the six Awareness Events, the average satisfaction rate reached 91%, highlighting the effectiveness of these engagements in fostering understanding and collaboration. Stakeholders agreed that pilot demonstrations play a vital role in identifying legislative barriers and assessing public perspectives. By fostering dialogue and real-world engagement, IN2CCAM is not only testing new technologies but also shaping a more informed and receptive ecosystem for future CCAM deployment.

Expanding large-scale demonstrations

Beyond IN2CCAM, ERTICO plays a key role in other EU projects driving large-scale CCAM demonstrations. As coordinator of the metaCCAZE project, ERTICO is leading efforts to accelerate the deployment of smart mobility solutions by integrating electric, automated, and connected transport systems. metaCCAZE leverages MetaInnovations and MetaServices, alongside innovative business and governance models, to facilitate real-world implementation and ensure seamless integration into urban mobility ecosystems.

Infrastructure readiness is a critical enabler of CCAM deployment, and ERTICO plays an active role in shaping requirements for seamless connectivity. The PoDIUM project is a prime example of these efforts, focusing on the development of Physical and Digital Infrastructure (PDI) that supports CCAM through multi-connectivity and interoperable data management environments. Reliable connectivity is essential for cooperative services, ensuring that CCAM technologies can operate effectively in real-world conditions.

Another key initiative was SHOW, a flagship project that concluded in September 2024. SHOW was one of the largest and most ambitious automated mobility projects in Europe, involving over 60 partners from 13 EU countries and the deployment of more than 70 automated vehicles across multiple sites. The project carried tens of thousands of passengers, covering extensive distances while generating crucial insights on technical development, public acceptance, business models, regulations, and impact assessment. SHOW demonstrated that automated mobility can be successfully integrated into public transport networks, reducing congestion and improving service provision.

The insights gained from IN2CCAM and other initiatives reinforce the need for continued engagement, demonstration, and knowledge exchange to unlock the full potential of CCAM technologies.