DigiTrans: Exploring the new Austrian test region for automated driving in transport logistics

Klemens Schwieger (Speaker), Isabela Petronela Erdelean, Philippe Nitsche, Peter Saleh, Martin Reinthaler, Peter Fröhlich, Matthias Neubauer, Andreas Pell

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Abstract

In Europe, several test sites have recently been opened to validate automated driving functions. However, there are limited initiatives for freight transport and logistics compared to passenger transport. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate how a test region for automated transport logistics can be built up in Austria. A profound feasibility study was conducted to investigate organisational, technical and economic requirements for a successful implementation and operation of the test region. A stakeholder consultation process was set up to collect specific needs of various target groups, including interviews, focus groups and workshops. Overall, the results of the feasibility study show that automated driving in the area of transport logistics is a highly important topic, which is supported by industry and shows profitable potential. Based on the study results, future work will comprise the planning, implementation and operation of the actual test region within a time frame of at least five years.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 7th Transport Research Arena TRA 2018
Number of pages9
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventTRA 2018: Transport Research Arena - A digital era for transport -
Duration: 16 Apr 201819 Apr 2018

Conference

ConferenceTRA 2018: Transport Research Arena - A digital era for transport
Period16/04/1819/04/18

Research Field

  • Former Research Field - Capturing Experience
  • Former Research Field - Mobility Systems

Keywords

  • ated driving; logistics; testing; feasibility study; stakeholder consultation

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