From 19 to 21, leading policymakers and industry leaders from the transport sector gathered in the Spanish city of Seville for the 16th ITS European Congress. The IN2CCAM project was proudly presented at this leading event for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), with different activities to showcase project results and engage with relevant stakeholders.
As the European Commission seeks to strengthen the EU’s automotive industry through innovation and digitalisation, connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM) stands as a cornerstone of the Industrial Action Plan for the European automotive sector, aimed at reinforcing competitiveness and accelerating the shift toward more sustainable mobility. CCAM technologies and services are making our roads safer, more sustainable and inclusive. To fully unlock the full potential of CCAM, these technologies shall be integrated into the existing traffic management infrastructure.
This was the premise of SIS 7 – Integrating CCAM technologies in traffic management: trials and insights, in which IN2CCAM joined forces with its sister project CONDUCTOR to showcase real-world results from pilot sites. The session highlighted how these initiatives contribute to improved traffic flow, smarter infrastructure and safer, more efficient mobility. Agostino Manigi (POLIBA, IN2CCAM project coordinator) and André Perpey (NeoGLS) shared project insights and technological highlights that drive the IN2CCAM mission, including advanced sensors and embedded AI Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), cameras and radar for real-time object detection and tracking; next-gen connectivity, powered by 5G and cloud computing for faster, more reliable data exchange and V2X communication, with a strong focus on vulnerable road users (VRUs) use cases.
Another key session in the programme, building on the last point, was SIS 24 – Traffic efficiency and safety VRUs and emergency responses. This session presented real-life solutions from European pilot sites to enhance traffic efficiency and safety for VRUs. Once again, Agostino Mangini contributed valuable insights, presenting specific IN2CCAM use cases that directly address these challenges. In the Tampere Living Lab, Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) support people with walking difficulties, improving their mobility and safety. In Trikala, AI-powered cameras installed at intersections detect VRUs and communicate their presence to vehicles, enabling timely and appropriate responses. The Vigo pilot features LiDAR sensors mounted on CAVs to improve environmental perception and VRU detection.
“When it comes to detecting VRUs, physical infrastructure alone is not enough. It must be combined with digital infrastructure,” noted Agostino Mangini.
In addition to the main Living Labs, IN2CCAM partners also conducted extensive simulations in the Follower Living Labs in Bari and Quadrilatero, extending and validating the insights gained from the Lead Living Labs, which operate with a limited number of vehicles.
IN2CCAM partners also contributed to Technical Paper sessions. Representing the POLIBA team, Michele Rocotelli presented the paper “A Digital Twin Model for Urban Traffic with SUMO and CARLA in a 3D Environment”, introducing a Digital Twin framework for urban traffic simulation, combining SUMO (Simulation of Urban Mobility) and CARLA, an open-source autonomous driving simulator. The result is a powerful tool for monitoring, optimising, and validating autonomous vehicle algorithms in a realistic, yet controlled, virtual setting, accelerating the development of safe and efficient autonomous mobility systems.
VTT was also present at the congress. Eline Aittoniemi presented the paper “Enhancing Integration of Automated Shuttles to Urban Transport”, with insights from the Tampere Living Lab, exploring practical approaches to integrating automated shuttles into existing urban mobility systems, highlighting lessons learned and key enablers for successful deployment.
Last but not least, throughout the three congress days, the IN2CCAM project was featured at the ERTICO Stand, project partners and organiser of the event, at the Exhibition area, providing an opportunity to engage a broader audience and raise awareness of the project’s goals and results.
The IN2CCAM project’s presence at the ITS European Congress underscored its commitment to advancing smart, safe and inclusive mobility across Europe. By showcasing tangible results and engaging with key stakeholders, the project continues to drive innovation in CCAM technologies and traffic management.
