Levitate

Connected and automated transport systems are expected to be introduced in increasing numbers over the next decade.  However, with such systems not yet in widespread use, there is a lack of data and knowledge regarding their impacts.

Furthermore, the potentially disruptive nature of highly automated vehicles makes it very difficult to determine future impacts from historic patterns. Estimates of future impacts of automated and connected mobility systems may be based on forecasting approaches, yet there is no agreement over the methodologies nor the baselines to be used. The need to measure the impact of existing systems as well as forecast the impact of future systems represents a major challenge.

Finally, the dimensions for assessment are themselves very wide, including safety, mobility and environment but with many sub-divisions adding to the complexity of future mobility forecasts.

The Levitate project, which is funded by Horizon 2020, will seek to address these challenges through the development of a new impact assessment framework which will enable policymakers to manage the introduction of connected and automated transport systems, maximise the benefits and utilise the technologies to achieve societal objectives.

Project deliverables can be found on the Levitate project website

LEVITATE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 824361.