On Wednesday, 13 November, the IN2CCAM project hosted its third Awareness Event, this time at the Vigo Living Lab. This milestone gathering brought together project partners and local stakeholders to highlight the latest advancements in CCAM technologies and their potential to enhance the city’s mobility. Organised by ETRA, the Vigo Living Lab leader, in collaboration with the rest of IN2CCAM partners involved in the Living Lab –NeoGLS, Concello de Vigo, Vicomtech, and AKKODIS-, the event addressed the pressing need for smarter mobility solutions in a city heavily reliant on private vehicles. Our Living Lab is supporting Vigo’s vision for a mid-to-long-term transformation toward a more sustainable and inclusive transportation ecosystem.
During the day, attendees gained valuable insights into the city’s mobility challenges and the potential impact of the project on improving traffic flow. Vigo Mayor Abel Caballero outlined a vision for a harmonious coexistence of humans and autonomous vehicles in an eco-friendly environment. He expressed confidence that this vision could be realised within the next 15 years, provided that CCAM fleets are effectively integrated with intelligent traffic management systems.
To explore the possibilities that CCAM brings, participants could test the Living Lab’s automated vehicles in a real-world urban environment, enjoying rides in a Kia Niro with AKKODIS’s AD Stack and Sygnal Drive-by-wire kit, and a Toyota Prius equipped with Vicomtech’s CarLOTA (Car Lean On-Road Think Autonomous) system.
The demonstrations, which took place in a generally busy intersection of the city’s Gran Via, highlighted key services integral to the project’s goals, including data sharing on hazardous locations, in-vehicle information systems, GLOSA (Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory), and autonomous vehicle pedestrian detection. They also illustrated traffic light prioritisation and green phase extension for AV platooning, as well as cyclist detection and warnings for vulnerable road users (VRUs). The testing area, designed to replicate a dense urban setting, featured two intersections supported by six Road Side Units (RSUs) and two strategically placed cameras, providing an ideal environment to validate these innovative systems.
Looking ahead
Throughout the event, the focus remained on collaboration between CCAM fleets and traffic management systems, a crucial factor for achieving seamless and inclusive urban mobility. As part of ongoing data collection efforts, Vigo’s Living Lab is providing significant contributions to the project’s overall outcomes. This data, once assessed, will form the foundation for scaling and refining CCAM technologies.
The City of Vigo is already working on specific use cases to leverage IN2CCAM technologies, envisioning the optimisation of traffic management during emergencies to smoothen movement for ambulances, firefighters, police, and other emergency vehicles. By creating an interconnected ecosystem, these vehicles will be granted priority, such as through dynamic traffic light adjustments. Additionally, the Vigo Driving App will alert drivers about the presence of emergency vehicles, helping to clear the way and improve response times.
The Vigo Awareness Event not only highlighted the transformative potential of CCAM technologies but also reaffirmed the city’s commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable and inclusive urban mobility.
The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback from attendees underline the impact of such events. Preparations are underway for the project’s remaining Living Labs.
