studies

  • Odometer tampering – measures to prevent it (Research for TRAN Committee) The study, commissioned by the TRAN Committee of the EU Parliament, examined the phenomenon of odometer tampering in the EU and proposed concrete actions to tackle it. Despite the EU legislation has addressed the issue in the “Roadworthiness Package”, a major gap has been identified in the long timeframe occurring between the vehicle’s registration and the first Periodical Technical Inspection, as well as the lack of sufficient cooperation and data exchange on odometer readings between EU Member States (MS). The implementation of a EU-wide data exchange system between EU MS on odometer readings could help competent authorities to detect fraudsters (as shown by the Slovakian and the Dutch bilateral cooperation, making use of the EUCARIS platform). The study also explored the best practices developed in Belgium and the Netherlands, where the problem was nearly eradicated in the last years. In both countries the percentage of unauthorised manipulations dropped below 1%. Furthermore, the study highlighted that odometers are still inadequately protected against cybersecurity threats. Potential IT solutions to combat the phenomenon have been suggested. [tw_button icon=”” link=”https://www.trt.it/archivio-progetti/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • CEDR’s TEN-T (Roads) 2017 Performance Report The 2017 TEN-T (Roads) Performance report is the fifth biannual report issued by the Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR) on the performance of the TEN-T road network within the participating countries. Biennial CEDR reports offer a coherent set of data with which to monitor trends and identify changes in the performance of the TEN-T road network since the year 2009. As such, these reports are a particularly useful source of information for individual National Road Authorities, regulatory bodies and others for benchmarking purposes and for setting national performance targets. More specifically, the CEDR reporting framework is based on a common simple Location Referencing Model and a consistent set of performance indicators based on common data definitions and on data provided directly by National Road Administrations. A web map is developed to display the GIS layer of CEDR’s logical network, in conformity with CEDR’s Location Referencing Model, and to allow for the visualisation of thematic maps showing road performance indicators at link level (e.g. road type, number of lanes, etc.) and for different years. An online tool is developed for the collection and visualization of CEDR Strategic Key Performance Indicators. For more information, please check the project website – cedr.eu [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • Transport Market Study: Quantification of modal shift potential on the Rail Freight Corridor Rhine-Alpine The study, coordinated by TRT and involving relevant partners across Europe, aimed to quantify the potential modal shift to rail thanks to the improvement in transport performance on the Rail Freight Corridor Rhine-Alpine. More specifically, the objective of the study was to investigate the possibility to introduce: heavier and longer trains, faster trains (less stops), more reliable trains.   The work was structured by three consecutive activities: analysis of the freight transport demand, quantification of the cost savings in relation to heavier, faster and more reliable trains,  quantification of modal shift potential.   For more information The Transport Market Study summary report is available for download here [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • Transalpine Observatory – Data collection and analysis of freight flows across the Alps The objective of the Observatory is to collect and make available the information for the EU-CH Terrestrial Transport Committee implementing and managing the Agreement on Terrestrial Transport between the European Union and Switzerland on 21 June 1999. As a part of the Consortium, TRT has collected, verified and analysed data on road, rail and combined transport activities through the Alps for Italian side. The types of collected data involved information on traffic, infrastructure, vehicles, transported goods, market operators, costs and environmental impacts. All data have been compared for the period 2020-2023 regarding the borders with France, Switzerland and Austria. One of the main interest of the project has been the evaluation in time of the modal split across the Alps useful for the reduction of transport’s environmental impact. TRT has also worked on designing and updating the cost model on road and combined transport, Unaccompanied (UCT) Accompanied (ACT) and Motorway Of the Sea (MoS), adoptable also for other spatial contests.  
  • Adriatic Gateway – Development of the Northern Adriatic port cluster The main objective of the project was to develop the Adriatic Gateway integrating the Northern Adriatic Port Cluster in order to meet the upcoming requirements for the fundamental role that the Adriatic Corridor should play in the European transportation network. The project was structured in three phases: traffic and market studies providing an overall picture of present and future transport demand and supply in Europe, definition of a model of excellence for a multi-port gateway. The Adriatic Gateway Model, intended as a multi-port, designing whether and how the pre-identified “excellent” models can be applied to the specific case of the AG and more generally the Mediterranean Area. [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • TRACECA IDEA I – Transport dialogue and interoperability between the EU and its neighbouring countries and central Asian countries Funded by the Directorate General for Cooperation and Development of the European Commission within the framework of the TRACECA Programme (TRAnsport Corridor Europe Caucasus Asia), the IDEA project aimed at improving the functioning of the transport corridor connecting Europe with Central Asia. The beneficiary countries of the TRACECA programme are Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, with Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey as observatory countries. The project activities included the construction of the regional transport model, the deployment of a capacity building program for the national officers on themes like project planning and assessment, the definition of indicators to measure the corridor attractiveness and the organization of two international conference where the countries representatives presented their transport project along the corridors to banks and international financial institutions. The consortium led by TRT was composed of PTV, Dornier Consulting and Alfen. [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • Mobility data in European countries As part of a study aimed at modelling the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Europe, Nissan Technical Centre Europe charged TRT to carry out two studies. The first study was aimed at elaborating a set of statistical indicators to describe commuting car trips with destination in a selected number of European cities. The indicators was developed for all cities with a population of more than 250,000 inhabitants in seven different countries: France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain and UK. The objective of the second study was to identify the location of fast recharge facilities available in the same seven countries mentioned above and also to provide typical traffic daily profiles on the road network of these countries. [tw_button icon=”” link=”https://www.trt.it/archivio-progetti/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • Shanghai Jinshan Marina Urban Planning (China) Following the winning of the international context by GALA engineering, TRT was selected to carry out the design of road transport network and the Public transport system in the marina of Jinshan New Town, located south of Shanghai. The project integrates two innovative solutions:  multimodal transport system with bus, rail and innovative systems  dedicated transport system for the cruise port planned to accommodate thousands of tourists daily Area: 2.6 million of square metres Definition of parking areas according to a wide range of functionalities serving more than 150 000 users. Definition of parking pubs to accommodate seasonal touristic flows leaving form the new cruise port Definition of cycling and pedestrian paths to connect the new seaside and the green areas [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]
  • Gathering additional data on EU combined transport This study, committed by DG MOVE to TRT and MDS, presents a detailed analysis of combined transport (CT) operations in the European Union (EU) and provides quantitative and qualitative evidence of the current status of the European CT sector. By updating the information with respect to the 2015 fact-finding study (entitled “Analysis of the EU Combined Transport”) the study was designed to help DG MOVE to identify measures that would be effective in supporting the CT sector. The analysis was supported by a survey, which allowed the consultants to collect primary data on CT operations for the reference year of 2015 from a full cross-section of EU Member States for different modal combinations and industry sectors. For each combination of modes, detailed data on the volumes of transhipments and the main costs involved in CT operations are analysed and discussed both at a European and a Member State (MS) level and further analysed through a series of statistics and indicators. The study also examines the current use of regulatory support measures introduced by Directive 92/106/EEC; these measures address issues such as own-account transport and road haulage cabotage. By offering a number of indicators on CT operations and insights into the related legislative framework, the study represented a key information source for the completion of the European Commission’s Impact Assessment of the amendment to Directive 92/106/EEC. [tw_button icon=”” link=”http://www.trt.it/en/projects/” size=”small” rounded=”false” style=”flat” hover=”default” color=”#223468″ target=”_self”]Projects[/tw_button]