COST Transport
Publications COST 30 Electronics and Traffic on Major Roads - Technical, Regulatory and Ergonomic AspectsFinal Report
Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
1981 - 124 pp - 21.0 x 29.7 cm
ISBN 92-825-2324-1
EUR 7154
Also available in DE, FR
Price : ECU 10.85
In 1980, eleven European countries and the European Commission gave an account of a collaborative study concerning electronic aids to solve the problems resulting from high speed and intense traffic. Groups of experts examined eight broad topics and the control system recommended comprises variable message signs (VAS) and automatic detection of traffic problems due to bad weather, supplemented by radio information on traffic at regional level. To guarantee that consistant information is always given to drivers, it was proposed to adopt new symbols to warn the drivers of the dangers of speeding and to allow the use of electronic light matrix panels. Also to give radio messages the same sequential structure, although they would need to be in the appropriate language(s). The results of research were the subject of a broad discussion, but the recommendations on development of standards were minimized in order not to slow down later development. International demonstration of the system, which had to be determined before 1981 on the basis of a joint action, was proposed for a site in the Netherlands. It was also recommended to continue collaboration in several fields.
Proceedings of the International Seminar (Paris 1985)
Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
1986 - 471 pp - 16.2 x 22.9 cm
ISBN 92-825-6360-X
EUR 9793
Also available in FR
Price : ECU 38.54
From 1977 to 1984 twelve European countries and the European Community worked in cooperation within the framework of COST on studies of electronic traffic aids on major roads. The Committee for Road Traffic, Signs and Signals of the European Conference of Ministers for Transport has assessed the results obtained with respect to variable message signs and considered what conclusions should be drawn in as far as international regulations are concerned. In the seminar reported in this volume the results obtained in Europe are compared with those achieved elsewhere in both the technical and regulatory fields. Particular attention is paid to socio-economic aspects and to possible implications as regards legal considerations and the question of standardizing equipment.
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