ETISplus
07.59
From 2009 to 2012
ETISplus was a research project for the European Commission aimed at improving data collection and dissemination on transport. TML was responsible for communicating project results and performed tasks such as data collection and database design on vehicle fleets and transport impacts.
ETISplus was a research project for the European Commission (7th Framework) based on the strengths of the previous ETIS database project (2005) and focused on lessons learned. Overall, the European Commission's objectives had not changed, but greater emphasis was placed on the framework, i.e. the knowledge management process and institutional arrangements. This was a prerequisite for the successful implementation of the ETISplus knowledge base.
The main objectives of the project were the following:
TML performed the following tasks throughout the project:
ETISplus was a research project for the European Commission (7th Framework) based on the strengths of the previous ETIS database project (2005) and focused on lessons learned. Overall, the European Commission's objectives had not changed, but greater emphasis was placed on the framework, i.e. the knowledge management process and institutional arrangements. This was a prerequisite for the successful implementation of the ETISplus knowledge base.
The main objectives of the project were the following:
- The development of a framework for the collection and dissemination of data and network information related to transport, including
- the use of new methods for data collection,
- the use of efficient, cost-effective methods where gaps in data collection currently exist, and
- the use of a dedicated licence-free tool for data dissemination and retrieval.
- Making available a central database that supports policy tools for transport at EU level.
- Implementing and validating a database as well as updating and extending the ETIS database, both geographically and by adding additional variables (e.g., new reference years 2005 and 2008, the newest Member States and neighbouring countries in more detail).
- Taking care of communication between all parties involved.
- Establishing guidelines and structures for future updates and management.
TML performed the following tasks throughout the project:
- Main responsibility for communication and dissemination of project progress and results.
- Innovative concepts of data collection: the use of ITS.
- Database design, more specifically vehicle fleet and transport externalities.
- Data collection:
- the factors determining the demand for transport,
- services within transport, and
- indicators related to external impact.
- Data construction: freight transport and logistics.
- Methodology for data screening, validation, and evaluation.
