— Posted by Daniel Kitscha (DG INFSO, Radio Spectrum Policy, Digital Agenda Assembly – Coordinator Workshop 17) on behalf of the author: Knut Evensen (Chief Technologist, Q-Free ASA).

To launch the debate on “Spectrum for wireless innovation in Europe” (Digital Agenda Assembly Workshop 17 – #daa11spectrum) Knut Evensen (Chief Technologist, Q-Free ASA) has provided us with his recommendations on the spectrum needs for intelligent transport systems. Please join the discussion and provide your input by commenting on this blog post until June 10!

SPECTRUM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS:

1. Background: The ITS sector is one of the high priority policy areas in Europe on two accounts:

• Road Safety; major reduction of serious road accidents
• Sustainability; reduction in carbon emissions and increased transport efficiency

The EU has issued the ITS Action Plan and an ITS Directive. These documents call for European-wide deployment before 2017, and national implementation preparations have started. The initiative comes from DG Mobility and Transport (lead), DG Information Society and Media, DG Research, DG Enterprise and Industry, and DG Climate Action.

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— Posted by Juhani Jääskeläinen, DG INFSO, Head of unit ICT for Transport

A few days ago we saw the first of the Digital Agenda for Europe actions in Transport (action 95) accomplishing objectives, as the Commission adopted a Regulation on standards in the field of telematics applications for rail passenger services. This success was attained by the harmonious collaboration and commitment of public and private stakeholders and undoubtedly constitutes a firm step towards a European integrated multimodal transport system.

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— Posted by Pearse O’Donohue, DG INFSO, Head of unit: Radio Spectrum Policy

As the Digital Agenda Assembly (#daa11eu) is fast approaching, I am looking forward to an interesting discussion with stakeholders and key spectrum policy makers on the spectrum aspects of wireless innovation in Europe.

In the upcoming workshop on “Spectrum for wireless innovation in Europe” we will discuss the regulatory challenges that result from innovative technologies and the more intensive use of spectrum. In particular, we want to focus on developments beyond the important area of electronic communications services that most people readily associate with wireless innovation and look at other internal market sectors. Read the full entry

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