AI-Infrasolutions, a Dutch AI company specialising in collecting and processing road infrastructure data, using mobile mapping data and AI models, has joined the ERTICO Innovation Platform TN-ITS, a multi-stakeholder group representing the digital map community. This partnership aims to improve how road attribute data is collected, shared, and utilised, addressing ongoing challenges in producing accurate and up-to-date digital maps.
The TN-ITS platform enables road authorities to share updates about road attributes, such as speed limits, travel restrictions and conditions, as well as warnings, with map service providers. By delivering these updates in the delegated Regulation 2022-670 reference standardised format, TN-ITS ensures that navigation systems, apps, and other tools provide accurate and current information for vehicles, drivers and travellers. AI-Infrasolutions’ participation is expected to strengthen the platform’s ability to achieve these goals.
Stephen T’Siobbel, Technical Expert at TN-ITS, highlighted the significance of AI-Infrasolutions input within the platform.
“While data exchange processes are improving, there’s still a significant gap in the availability of high-quality road data from public authorities. AI-Infrasolutions brings valuable expertise in collecting and preparing road data, helping us address this challenge and support authorities in their digital transition.”
Jeroen Zanen, Founder and CEO of AI-Infrasolutions, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to creating comprehensive nationwide datasets that form the backbone of effective road data exchange.
“Our approach involves working with local partners to collect, refine, and share data. Even in cases when immediate funding or a commercial framework is lacking, we have shown that establishing nationwide datasets leads to significant long-term benefits,” Zanen explained.
He cited the Netherlands as a key example of this approach, where nationwide coverage has enabled the development of numerous use cases over time.
“Once you have nationwide data, new applications emerge year after year. It’s not just about digitising data: it’s about creating an ecosystem where public and private stakeholders recognise the value in collaboration.”
Zanen also highlighted the importance of collaboration between public authorities and private companies in building a sustainable ecosystem for road data exchange.
“If private companies see value in specific regions, they could invest directly – whether by gaining exclusive access to data or by supporting the digitisation process. For example, a partner might pay per kilometre for high-quality data in a particular region. This approach not only accelerates adoption but also demonstrates the practical benefits of comprehensive datasets to all stakeholders.”
The potential for such collaborations extends beyond Europe. By working with AI-Infrasolutions, TN-ITS can explore new models for scaling road data digitisation and exchange in regions where public funding and technical expertise are limited.
Both TN-ITS and AI-Infrasolutions share a common goal: making road data more accessible and reliable. By combining TN-ITS’s standardised data exchange process with AI-Infrasolutions’ expertise in data collection and processing, this partnership aims to improve road safety and road use; e.g. via transportation planning.
With AI-Infrasolutions now part of TN-ITS, the platform takes another step towards enhancing the collection, management and sharing of road data – benefiting road authorities, mapmakers, and travellers alike.
