Smart, digital and sustainable: the motorways of the Veneto region become eRoads

Concessioni Autostradali Venete (CAV) strives for increasingly intelligent, digital, technologically advanced and sustainable motorways.
Latest-generation infrastructure capable of interacting with the vehicles that travel on them and of allowing users to interact with them. Benefits include increased safety for people and goods, better flowing traffic, and higher driving comfort for travellers, as well as advantages for the environment and for the sustainability of the areas crossed and the local communities.

CAV and the challenge of technological connection. The above goals have led Concessioni Autostradali Venete (CAV) to develop the eRoads trademark. Its aim is to underscore the importance of research and development for its assets, along a path of innovation that, in the immediate future, will see the technological transformation of some of Italy's most historic motorways, which today form one of the most important and strategic systems of interconnecting roadways for Italy and Europe.
The eRoads project involves the modernisation of this infrastructure so as to guarantee the technological connection needed to provide information services to motorway users. The project will grant CAV an independent data network capable of handling all future vehicle-infrastructure cooperation services, in particular with regard to Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS).
Among other things, this digital transformation is perfectly in line with – and, in some cases, anticipates – the functional aspects of Italian Ministerial Decree no. 70 of 28/02/2018 (the so-called "Smart Road" decree), through the use of the best technologies on the market.
How mobility will change with eRoads. By introducing an integrated traffic management platform and IoT technologies, the project aims to ensure greater safety, better flowing traffic, and higher driving comfort. The technological pillars behind the project are: vehicle-infrastructure interaction, an imperative for increasingly advanced levels of assisted driving, up to fully self-driving vehicles; real-time monitoring of the state of infrastructure, traffic and events, with 4.0 technologies and smart devices; data collection, through drones, sensors, tablets, smartphones, totems and wearable devices; a green network, for the distribution of electricity to charge electric vehicles; and a free flow system for paying tolls without the need for a ticket or a device on board.

Road safety, green mobility and monitoring of infrastructure. The core asset of the eRoads project is the technological upgrading of CAV's operations centre, where information from traffic monitoring systems converges and user information is managed. Through the technologies adopted, it will soon be possible to activate new user information services aimed at improving road safety – for example by managing wrong-way driving, monitoring hazardous goods, and dynamically weighing vehicles in transit – but also to promote green mobility through the widespread implementation of charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles. Moreover, it will also be possible to improve the monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure, with a view to optimising processes and their safety, through innovative sensor solutions, structure modelling algorithms, and the use of drones to inspect hard-to-reach assets.

The first meeting of the Technical Committee 2.6 Autonomous, Connected Driving and New Technologies for Road Network Safety and Management of PIARC Italia was held

The work of the Technical Committees, Task Forces, Cross Cutting Committees of PIARC Italia for the Strategic Plan 2024-2027 has started, adopting at the national level what has been defined by PIARC World Road Association.
The new National Working Groups have defined the topics to be covered and the activities to be carried out, setting various intermediate deadlines and different types of outputs that allow the development of the proposed topics during the four-year work cycle. Of key importance is the identification of issues that can represent the aspects from which Road Administrations and other Stakeholders can most benefit from the work carried out by the Working Groups, in order to optimize the contribution PIARC can make to the community and institutions.
The work of Technical Committee 2.6 Autonomous, Connected Driving and New Technologies for Road Network Safety and Management chaired by Dr. Domenico Crocco has started as well.

The committee's goal is to foreshadow what will be the future of mobility and the possibilities that new technologies offer and will offer, related to road safety, while also considering the social and responsibility aspects of connected driving.
The Technical Committee is divided into four Working Groups, each of which has a scientific-technical coordinator:
• WG 1 - The Future of Road Mobility, coordinated by Domenico Crocco, manager responsible of International Institutional Relations at Anas S.p.A. and First Delegate and Secretary General of PIARC Italia. The objective of the WG is to prepare a paper related to the future of mobility with regard to the most innovative technologies, thus autonomous driving, taxi-drones, Platooning, Remote Driving, with a particular focus on the impact of these new technologies on safety. The report will focus on these technologies, while also trying to imagine the future of passenger and freight transport, how mobility will evolve, and how road managers will have to equip themselves. Thus, it will be important to understand the impact of these new technologies on safety.
• WG 2 - AI and telematics for road safety, coordinated by Paolo Pisani, Partner of Ernst & Young S.p.A. The objective of the WG is to analyze, study and define AI solutions in the field of road safety. The approach is the pragmatic one, for a future that is already today, also keeping in mind the objectives of the European Union. The WG wants to start with national and international legislation, not as a control tool, but as an enabler for the introduction of innovation. Also important is the shift from data management to information management. We also need to talk about associated costs, finding the right balance between innovation and the costs associated with the diffusion and application of innovation. Finally, the paper aims to provide evidence of the actual adoption of artificial intelligence through experimental use cases.
• WG 3 - Liability and Social Aspects of Connected Driving, coordinated by Enrico Al Mureden, professor of civil law at the University of Bologna. The paper that the WG wants to develop aims at reconstructing the current scheme of civil liability following a traffic accident and then make a new regulatory proposal, as the current framework will no longer respond to the new technologies of the future. The current liability system takes into account fault and defect, which is limiting in a future situation where other players, such as the manufacturer, come into play, where the fault is attributable to the product, its malfunction or factory defect. This is with a view to overcoming this approach, giving users confidence in the new technology.
• WG 4 - Technological and digital infrastructure for smart mobility and road operation, coordinated by Luigi Carrarini, manager responsible of the Centre of Excellence Smart Road & SHM at Anas S.p.A., as well as Deputy Vice President of Technical Committee 2.6. The WG has a dual nature: it takes care of the aspects of architecture, compliance, and technology choices typical of smart mobility and smart road, but also the aspects of road network operation. The work the group will focus on is related to the safety aspects of road infrastructure. Both at the European and national level, road operators are receiving investments in securing road infrastructure. Therefore, it is important to benchmark all the most mature solutions in the market of SHM (Structural Health Monitoring) and vehicle connectivity solutions.
Each WG of the Technical Committee aims to produce an initial document (e.g., Position Paper) by early 2025 to be made available to the institutional decision maker.
In case of interest, please feel free to contact segreteria@piarc-italia.it or Gianluca Cossale, PIARC Italia Technical Committees Coordinator, g.cossale@stradeanas.it aat your disposal to provide all necessary information.

Telemaco: smart ticketing that simplifies public transportation

The evolution of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) is reshaping access to mobility services, placing digitalization at the core of public transport optimization strategies. Telemaco, the ticketing platform developed by Pluservice, represents a major step forward in integrated fare management, providing advanced solutions for both operators and passengers.
With a cutting-edge central ticketing system, Telemaco manages the entire lifecycle of travel tickets—from fare configuration to issuance, validation, and real-time monitoring. The system is designed to ensure flexibility and scalability, adapting to the diverse needs of transport companies and public authorities.

Digital ticketing and interoperability
Telemaco’s modular architecture allows seamless integration with various ticketing methods, supporting:

> Account-based ticketing for a fully digital, card-free experience
> Smart cards and contactless tickets for quick and secure boarding
> EMV validation with bank cards for an open-loop, interoperable fare system
> Mobile ticketing, natively integrated with the myCicero platform
> A widespread distribution network, compatible with physical ticket offices, TVMs, web portals, mobile apps, and 45,000+ Mooney sales points across Italy

Control, Security, and Data-Driven Mobility
Beyond ticketing, Telemaco offers advanced validation and control tools, ensuring secure and efficient operations. The system enables:

> Instant verification via QR Code, NFC, smart cards, and contactless credit cards
> Real-time device monitoring for optimized system maintenance
> Digitalized inspection and fine management, reducing processing time

Transaction security is ensured through PCI-DSS certification, with support for Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Satispay. Additionally, integrated business intelligence tools allow transport operators to analyze sales flows, optimize fare policies, and enhance resource management through data-driven decision-making.

The future of ticketing is digital
Innovation is the driving force behind progress in the ITS sector. Telemaco is more than just a ticketing platform—it is a complete ecosystem that simplifies public transport management, enhances accessibility for passengers, and provides powerful data-driven tools for strategic decision-making.
With Telemaco, Pluservice is paving the way for the future of digital ticketing, helping transport companies embrace more efficient, sustainable, and interconnected solutions.

Read more: https://www.pluservice.net/it/soluzioni/sistemi-di-bigliettazione?utm_source=TTS&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=newsletter_TTS_febbraio

Almaviva and FS Group together for digital mobility with the launch of the Sagitta Consortium
The newly established consortium aims to drive innovation in the transport and logistics sector by promoting advanced digital solutions abroad and in Italy.
Italian digital innovation group Almaviva, TTS Italia supporting member, and FS Group, a national and international multimodal mobility leader, have launched The Sagitta Consortium (“Sagitta”) to promote advanced digital solutions in the transport and logistics sector on a global scale and to accelerate the development of the digital infrastructure supporting strategic sectors in Italy. The Consortium builds upon the agreement signed one year ago by the same parties.
Sagitta will offer cutting-edge digital solutions shaping the future of mobility - including Traffic Planning & Management, Transport Planning & Management, Digital Twin & State Health Monitoring Infrastructure, Multimodal Integrated Mobility (including Mobility As a Service – MaaS), Ticketing, and Infomobility – in numerous markets such as Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa, and India.
In Italy, the Consortium will spearhead projects supporting strategic sectors focusing on the development and management of digital platforms enhancing sustainable mobility, tourism, transport infrastructure monitoring and intermodal logistics.
"The FS Group manages a complex and multifaceted infrastructure, both physical and digital. Bringing these two aspects together and ensuring they are coordinated is becoming an increasingly challenging goal for us," explains Massimiliano Garri, Chief Technology, Innovation & Digital Officer of the FS Group. "With the establishment of the Sagitta Consortium, in collaboration with a leading Information & Communication Technology partner like Almaviva, we have the opportunity to effectively unite these two dimensions. Our focus is on activating digital platforms capable of concretely improving the movement of people and goods, aiming for increasingly integrated and sustainable mobility."
“Fully aware of the value of Italian technology and its global competitiveness, we proudly embark on a new shared challenge with FS Group, an international champion of sustainable mobility. This initiative strengthens a decades-long collaboration which, with the creation of the Sagitta Consortium, evolves to meet the opportunities of the global transport and logistics sector by offering unique, advanced and distinctive solutions such as our Moova platform, already active in technologically advanced markets across the globe,” commented Marco Tripi, CEO of Almaviva. “Sagitta’s mission is to export Italian excellence in line with the latest developments in European interoperability.”
Sagitta will enable FS Group to consolidate its role in exporting Italian excellence, promoting more efficient, effective and sustainable transport solutions for people and goods that benefit the whole community.
Similarly, Almaviva will leverage the Consortium to accelerate its international expansion by exporting its state-of-the-art technology, including Moova, its proprietary platform for integrated mobility. The initiative will foster sustainable transport modes, tourism, infrastructure monitoring (railways and roads), intermodal logistics and more functional services for travelers.
Francesco De Leo, Chief Global Strategy & International Officer of the FS Group, has been appointed as Chairman of the Consortium, while Smeraldo Fiorentini, Deputy CEO of Almaviva’s Transportation & Logistics Division, has been named Managing Director.

Source: Almaviva

Bologna speeds into the future: Swarco technology for the tramway's Red Line
The Bologna Tramway Red Line project represents a significant step towards improving sustainable urban mobility in the city. In this framework, the collaboration between Swarco Italia and Alstom plays a crucial role in the optimisation of the tramway infrastructure.
Swarco Italia, a market leader in traffic management systems and TTS Italia founding member, has signed an agreement with Alstom to supply advanced solutions that will affect 89 intersections along the Red Line route. This partnership involves the implementation of state-of-the-art traffic management and traffic light priority technologies, with the aim of ensuring smoother and safer tram circulation.
Traffic light priority is a key component of the project, as it allows trams to pass intersections with zero waiting time, thus improving punctuality and service efficiency. Thanks to the systems provided by Swarco Italia, the traffic lights will be able to detect the approach of trams and adapt the traffic light cycles in real time, facilitating the flow of public transport and minimising interference with vehicle traffic.
This project is a concrete example of how technological innovation can support urban mobility, improving the efficiency of public transport and the quality of city life. The integration of intelligent traffic management systems will contribute to smoother and more sustainable mobility, reducing emissions and encouraging the use of public transport. After the construction of the Red Line, Bologna's tram project will continue with the construction of the Green Line and the Blue Line, confirming the city's commitment to a more modern, connected and sustainable future.

Source: Swarco Italia

CIRCLE Group signs an agreement worth almost EUR 100,000 for the Rubber Gate Automation System Expansion at the Terminal of a Mediterranean Port
Circle S.p.A. (‘CIRCLE’ or the ‘Company’) - Innovative SME listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market, at the head of the Group of the same name specialising in process analysis and in the development of solutions for the innovation and digitalisation of the port and intermodal logistics sectors, as well as in international consultancy on Green Deal and energy transition issues, and TTS Italia ordinary member - announces that eXyond, a Circle Group subsidiary and Aitek subsidiary specialising in the digitalisation of the transport and logistics sector and offering innovative solutions to optimise the entire transport and logistics ecosystem, has signed an agreement for the implementation of a major project aimed at expanding and enhancing the automation system for access to the road gate of the terminal of a Mediterranean port, for a value of approximately 100. 000 euros. The contract, which includes the supply of systems and software licences, is part of a process of renewal and digitisation of the port terminal infrastructure to improve efficiency and safety in loading and unloading operations.
The project involves a multi-purpose terminal, thus capable of handling a wide range of goods. In order to support the evolution of the operations, an extension of the gate automation system, already implemented through Sesamo Gate and MILOS Gate Management & Connectors technology, was planned. The new solution includes a series of subsystems and advanced functionalities for access and transit management, including interoperability with the KMASTER systems to be acquired on 27 December 2024.
The project, which has just started and is scheduled to be completed by 30 June 2025, includes the installation of several eXyond, Circle-Aitek technologies, including Sesame, GOS, MILOS Gate Management & Connectors. In addition, extensions are planned to upgrade the already equipped lanes, including the introduction of additional licences for vehicle number plate recognition (Sesamo-LPR), ISO container code reading and IMDG code detection. This upgrade package will also ensure greater interoperability between field systems and authorisation and registration management systems. In addition, provision is made for interoperability with KMASTER and MILOS TFP.
Luca Abatello, CEO of Circle Group, said ‘We are very pleased with this new contract which will allow this Mediterranean terminal to benefit from an innovative system by accelerating the digitisation of its logistics system. This project is part of a broader context of modernisation and technological innovation in the port sector, which allows the main Italian ports to respond in a timely manner to new regulations and the logistical needs of an evolving market. In line with the ‘Connect 4 Agile Growth’ industrial plan, reinforced by the eXyond operation at the end of 2024, the Circle Group's solutions will significantly contribute to improving the management of vehicle traffic, the efficiency of operations and security within the terminal’.

Source: CIRCLE

Geotab Connect 2025 Showcases AI-Powered Risk Analysis and Work Order Management
Geotab Connect 2025, the largest annual event from Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions and TTS Italia ordinary member, took place in Orlando, Florida, February 25-27, with more than 3,000 fleet industry professionals in attendance.
Two major product innovations were announced at the event:
Risk Analysis, a new AI-powered tool integrated into Geotab’s Safety Center module, provides fleet managers with even clearer, more targeted insights into driver-specific risk factors. By focusing on analyzing specific driving style data rather than vehicle-specific data, this new tool enables fleets, especially those with shared vehicles, to assess and predict driver-related collision risk. The ability to understand driving behavior even more precisely enables targeted safety interventions, helping to reduce accidents, lower costs and improve overall driver performance.
The Work Order Management solution, introduced within its Maintenance Center module, aims to help fleet managers reduce downtime and more effectively manage maintenance costs. By consolidating scheduling, tracking and reporting in one place, it is possible to move from manual recording and disconnected systems to a more efficient digital workflow. Geotab’s Maintenance Center module further integrates the MyGeotab suite, which already includes the recently announced Sustainability Center and Safety Center. Together, these solutions provide fleet managers, in a single platform, the tools they need to optimize costs, improve safety and achieve sustainability goals.
Also, the winners of the 2025 Geotab Innovation Awards were announced. The awards program annually celebrates the fleets, both corporate and public sector, that are leading the way in using data and connected vehicle technology to benefit their organization, people and the planet.

Source: Geotab

Targa Telematics confirms european leadership in fleet management according to Berg Insight
Targa Telematics – one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility and TTS Italia founding member– confirms the first position in Berg Insight‘s ranking of providers of digital solutions for Fleet Management in Europe.
According to the 19th edition of the Fleet Management in Europe report, Targa Telematics leads the ranking with over 801,000 vehicles managed in our continent, increasing the gap from competitors by over 66,000 units from second place and 300,000 from third place.
Berg Insight analyst confirms that the European fleet management market continues its period of growth, with the number of active fleet management systems set to reach 27.6 million by 2028. Between 2023 and 2028, the installed base of OEM systems will grow at a CAGR of 22.4%, while the penetration rate into the total population of non-proprietary owned commercial vehicles and passenger cars will grow from 23.9% in 2023 to 38.5% in 2028.
“This recognition underlines Targa Telematics’ leadership in technological innovation for fleet management and its ability to offer cutting-edge solutions. We support our customers in achieving their fleet optimization and fleet enhancement goals, ” said Alberto Falcione – Vice President Sales of Targa Telematics. “Thanks to our constant commitment to developing innovative solutions based on advanced Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence models, we have further consolidated our leading position in the sector, as underlined by the Berg Insight report.”
Targa Telematics’ Fleet Management solutions represent a fundamental element in the transformation of mobility towards more sustainable, innovative and efficient models. Thanks to the integration of advanced technologies, Targa Telematics also develops innovative solutions such as Corporate Car Sharing which, enriched for example with tools for the evaluation of driving styles or analysis of vehicle saturation, allows optimised fleet management and reduces operating costs and environmental impact.

Source: Targa Telematics

The Piedmont Region accelerates integrated and sustainable mobility with the ‘MaaS Piemonte’ project
The experimental phase of the ‘MaaS Piemonte’ project, which is part of the national ‘MaaS for Italy’ programme (financed by the PNRR), for mobility ‘at the service of the person’, as the name of the MaaS (Mobility as a Service) approach suggests, is underway. The Piedmont Region project is coordinated by the investee company 5T, TTS Italia ordinary member.

How to participate in the experimentation
Participating is simple: by following the instructions on the official page, citizens can start experimenting with a new way of getting around, organising trips, booking and purchasing multimodal travel (such as trains, buses, scooters, taxis and parking), using a single digital platform, known as the ‘Super App’. Those who register will have to answer a short questionnaire that will help them understand their mobility habits and improve the services offered by ‘MaaS Piemonte’.

Incentives e “Super App”
By using one of the participating ‘Super Apps’, you can access numerous benefits:
- Welcome bonus: €20, usable on 50% of the cost of travel, valid up to 60 days from receipt.
- Monthly cashback: 20% of the amounts spent in the previous month, up to a maximum of €40 per month, usable within 90 days of receipt.
The ‘Super Apps’ available at this stage include Wetaxi, Urbi, MooneyGo and ACI-Sara Go, soon to be joined by TABNET and Moeves. Each app offers different mobility solutions, allowing users to choose the one best suited to their travel needs and to travel in a smart, more convenient and sustainable way. Accumulated incentives are managed through a wallet dedicated to the ‘MaaS Piemonte’ project, available directly within the Super App used.

A project for all citizens of Piedmont
The ‘MaaS Piemonte’ project covers the whole of Piedmont, including both urban and rural areas. The aim is to improve connections between cities and poles of attraction, promoting sustainable mobility and enhancing local tourism.

An alliance between public and private
‘MaaS Piemonte’ is a virtuous example of collaboration between the public and private sectors, already initiated by involving 6 local public transport companies and 6 MaaS (Mobility as a Service) operators. The aim is to create a digital ecosystem that puts users' needs at the centre, offering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.
Marco Gabusi, Councillor for Transport and Mobility of the Piedmont Region, says: ‘In the context of the digital age and the increasing spread of technology, “MaaS Piemonte” represents a significant step towards increasingly smart and sustainable mobility. Thanks to the use of innovative apps and incentives designed for citizens, we are offering a practical and convenient solution for managing one's travels, combining different means of transport in a single platform. With the ‘Super App’, Piedmont citizens can benefit from immediate advantages such as welcome bonuses and cashback, making the mobility experience even more accessible and convenient. This project not only makes everyday life easier, but also promotes a more ecological mobility, reducing the environmental impact while enhancing our extraordinary territory. It is a tangible example of how technology can improve the quality of public services, making them more efficient and close to everyone's needs.’
Giuseppe Pezzetto, President of 5T, adds: ‘With the “MaaS Piemonte” project, we are strengthening our collaboration with transport operators, local administrations and stakeholders to accelerate the digitisation of mobility, making it accessible to all citizens of Piedmont. As an investee company of the Piedmont Region, we are committed to being the facilitator of a new ecosystem that fosters collaboration between private companies and public administrations, bringing digital mobility services closer to the entire regional territory. This project represents a concrete step towards a more modern, inclusive and sustainable mobility, enhancing the beauty and local specificities of our Piedmont.’

Source: 5T

Targa Telematics: partnership signed with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG for fleet data integration
Targa Telematics, one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility and TTS Italia founding member, announces a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to expand its range of data solutions for fleet operators. The integration will involve dynamic vehicle data from fleet vehicles of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda, Seat, and Cupra.
This partnership allows Targa Telematics the direct integration of fleet vehicle data from six Volkswagen Group brands into Targa Telematics’ platform. This will enable new mobility services for fleet managers such as maintenance management, stolen vehicle recovery, claims management, fraud detection, drive analytics, activity reports, EV management, corporate car sharing and other services that support Targa Telematics’ offerings, using mileage, fuel consumption, EV data, warning lights and other information without requiring new installations.
Targa Telematics strives to be a global leader in vehicle data management, offering advanced services in fleet management and smart mobility. The Company’s solutions are designed to digitize and streamline customer processes, reduce insurance costs, minimize theft and fraud risks, and enhance aftersales management.
Additional benefits include tools to optimize sales strategies using historical data, maximize remarketing value, monitor and reduce operational costs and boost fleet efficiency and utilization. Targa Telematics also ensures compliance with company policies, improves driver safety, and promotes fleet sustainability. These services position the Company at the forefront of future mobility solutions.
“The collaborations we are pursuing with car manufacturers aim to provide new mobility services based on the integration of data from fleet vehicles equipped with OEM electronic devices, thus reducing the operational impacts related to aftermarket solution installations,” commented Alberto Falcione, Vice President of Sales for Targa Telematics. “Our objectives are to overcome the high complexity, involved in integrating and standardizing data, making it readily accessible through Targa Telematics’ digital platforms, chosen based on customer need and cost-effectiveness. All of this ensures optimal results with the fast deployment of solutions through weekly releases of new features“.
Thanks to partnerships like this, Targa Telematics will be able to provide fleet managers and drivers with an increasing number of digital services, simplifying the provisioning process in vehicles.
By integrating data from the onboard systems of each manufacturer with a strong focus on data privacy and security, Targa Telematics aims to provide innovative connected mobility solutions. This GDPR-compliant approach enables mobility solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring the highest standards of data protection.
“We are thrilled to partner with Targa Telematics to bring innovative, data-driven mobility solutions to fleets across Europe. By combining Volkswagen Group’s advanced connected vehicle data with Targa’s state-of-the-art telematics solutions, we empower fleet operators to optimize efficiency, safety, and sustainability, while enabling seamless real-time decision-making without requiring additional hardware”, says Julian Burkhardt, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Volkswagen Group Info Services AG.

Source: Targa Telematics

Logistics and Open Source: MoU signed between TTS Italia and Open Logistics Foundation
TTS Italia and Open Logistics Foundation (OLF) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), thanks also to the support of FIT Consulting, to contribute to the creation and development of open-source components and services for logistics and supply chain management.
The aim is therefore to bring a rather new concept in the logistics sector to Italy as well, favouring the meeting of stakeholders and defining common positions and activities.
Open Logistics Foundation is an open-source foundation that promotes the collaborative development of open source components and services for logistics and supply chain management. The OLF focuses on neutral, fair and open implementations of logistics software.
‘TTS Italia is very pleased to kick off this new collaboration with Open Logistics. As we often repeat, logistics is a key node for the country's growth, from the point of view of innovation, efficiency and sustainability. The agreement between TTS Italia and Open Logistics we are sure will bring to the sector a concept that is as new as it is delicate and ambitious, that of open source.’ Said TTS Italia Secretary General Olga Landolfi.
‘Open Logistics Foundation and TTS Italia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to utilise synergies in contributing to the creation and development of open source components and services for logistics and supply chain management. This collaboration will ensure progressive exchanges in our networks, knowledge and strategies to achieve our broader goal for open-source implementation in the logistics sector,' emphasises Andreas Nettsträter, CEO of the Foundation.

IN2CCAM project's Awareness Event in Turin to talk about autonomous driving and its potential
Organized by TTS Italia, 5T and Links Foundation, on February 27, the Awareness Event of IN2CCAM, a project financed by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe framework programme, was held in Turin on 27th of February. The project aims to accelerate the deployment of innovative CCAM technologies and systems for passengers and freight. Turin is one of the four Living Labs envisaged by the project, which will see the new technologies in the autonomous driving scenario tested on public roads. In particular, the city of Turin is pioneering a type of experimentation that is still new in Italy: the aim of the event was precisely to highlight the potential of the oHMIo Lift self-driving shuttle.
The automated shuttle of the European IN2CCAM project is currently circulating through the streets of Turin, where it is tackling city traffic in real-life conditions. A crucial test to assess its performance and ability to adapt to different urban situations. The trial will continue until March. On the 27th of February, the project's Awareness Event was held in Turin, bringing together the partners involved as well as numerous local and international stakeholders.

A European project for tomorrow's mobility
Funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme, IN2CCAM involves 21 partners from 10 different countries and aims to revolutionise urban mobility through safer, sustainable and smarter transport solutions. The project, coordinated by the Politecnico di Bari, is taking place in four pilot cities: Turin (Italy), Tampere (Finland), Trikala (Greece) and Vigo (Spain), with further digital testing in Bari and the Quadrilateral in Portugal.

Turin, laboratory of innovation
The Turin experimentation aims to
• Extend the urban ecosystem of Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM), one of the most advanced frontiers of intelligent transport;
• Test new dynamic traffic management strategies to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow;
• Assessing the impact of autonomous mobility technologies on roads and urban infrastructure.
The Turin Living Lab is coordinated by TTS Italia, with the support of the two local partners 5T srl (the investee company of the City of Turin specialised in smart mobility) and Fondazione LINKS (a non-profit foundation operating in the field of applied research, innovation and technology transfer). The City of Turin, which played a very important role in the management of authorisations and logistical support, GTT S.p.A., which provides the security operators needed to supervise the automated shuttle and is in charge of its maintenance, and, finally, oHMIo, the supplier of the automated vehicle, also collaborated in the project.

A route through the heart of Turin
The automated shuttle runs on a loop circuit of about 5 km between Via Genova, Via Ventimiglia, Corso Spezia and Corso Maroncelli, with dynamic detours according to traffic. Along the route there are 17 traffic light intersections, 14 of which are already enabled for real-time transmission of traffic light phases and 2 capable of offering traffic light priority to the shuttle. In addition, the route includes 11 local public transport stops, 4 metro stations and 6 car parks connected to the city's traffic management system.

A journey into the future has just begun
With IN2CCAM, Turin confirms itself as a city at the forefront of experimentation with solutions for smarter, connected and sustainable mobility. The oHMIo Lift shuttle is not just a means of transport, but a moving laboratory for designing the city of the future.

The project's Awareness Event in Turin
On 27 February, Turin hosted the IN2CCAM project's Awareness Event, an important opportunity for institutions, mobility experts and research partners to meet. The event was opened by the institutional greetings of Fabrizio Arneodo of 5T, followed by the speeches of the Director General of Fondazione LINKS, Stefano Buscaglia, and the Councillor for Mobility of the Municipality of Turin, Chiara Foglietta, who emphasised the importance of collaboration between public and private entities for the success of the experimentation.
The day continued with technical sessions devoted to the Turin Living Lab and, in particular, to transport infrastructures and advanced simulations for urban traffic optimisation. In the afternoon, a demonstration of the autonomous shuttle oHMIo Lift took place at GTT's Bacigalupo Car Park. The initiative confirms the strategic role of the IN2CCAM project in promoting innovative solutions for an increasingly safe, sustainable and connected mobility.

Funding opportunities 2025: il webinar TTS Italia/EIT Urban Mobility
TTS Italia in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility, in the framework of the Working Group on Finance, on February 25 organized a webinar focused on the opportunity for funding 2025 and access to the open innovation program, and reserved for members of TTS Italia. The webinar, which saw the participation of over 30 members, was opened by the Secretary General of TTS Italia, Olga Landolfi, followed by the coordinator of the Working Group, Fabio Nussio.
Lorenzo Sanna, Responsabile EIT Urban Mobility per l'Italia, and Alberto Ratti, Agile Innovation Officer EIT Urban Mobility hanno illustrato, per il 2025, le opportunity di funding e di accesso al programma di open innovation.EIT Urban Mobility, nata per supportare la decarbonizzazione dei trasporti, è al fianco di città e azienda per il raggiungimento di questo obiettivo. And during the webinar, the two partners of TTS Italia, OpenMove and Pin Bike shared with all the participants their own experiences with EIT Urban Mobility. OpenMove, in particular, talked about their participation in the RAPTOR project, which focused on On-demand mobility with traffic problems and accessibility in the city center, and which allowed the implementation of the transport platform called OpenMove and a dedicated service with a shuttle. Pin Bike illustrated the EIT Urban Mobility “BICIFICATION” project, which promoted mobility urbana in bici attraverso gamification, nudging and incentive economici da spendere nei negozi locali. Il progetto ha adoptato il sistema antifrade brevettato da Pin Bike per certificare, monitorare e premiare le tratte urbane in bici. Another project told by Pin Bike is REACTIVITY, which encourages a change in mobility habits by rewarding walking, cycling, carpooling and using public transportation and micromobility.

New Stakeholder meeting in Italy for the EMBRACER project
With over 30 participants, on 20th February 2025, the 4th Italian Stakeholders Group Meetig for the EMBRACER project was held in Cagliari, organised by TTS Italia and the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. The meeting focused on “Rethinking modal integration between Public Transport and shared, connected and autonomous mobility”, sharing an overview of the weak mobility areas in Sardinia and presenting some of the most innovative Italian solutions to bridge the gap between urban centres and underserved areas.
Alessandro Bordigoni chaired the meeting opening with a brief introduction and showing the agenda of the day. The meeting started with institutional greets from Francesco Lilliu, Mobility Delegate from the Metropolitan City of Cagliari (MCC), also on behalf of the Mayor of Cagliari. Soon after that, Leonardo Domanico from TTS Italia quickly introduced TTS Italia and its role inside the EMBRACER project.
The very first intervention is from Lorenzo Valletta, from TTS Italia, who opened the working day with a quick overview of the EMBRACER project, explaining its features, objectives and themes. In particular, he focused on the exchange of experiences not only between national stakeholders, but on internationalisation, which is particularly desired by the project. Specifically, he reported the case of Vilnius, which saw an international collaboration with the University of Tampere. Finally, a focus and recommendation were made on the submission of Good Practices in the project database.
During the following presentation, Paolo Mereu (PM) – Head of the MCC Council, who presented the strategic vision, priorities and key projects of the Territorial Strategic Plan. The MCC is currently carrying out 13 projects aimed at improving the integration of mobility and infrastructure services, with a focus on sustainable mobility and the connection between urban and peripheral areas.
Next, Silvano Angius, Director of MCC's LPT Service, illustrated the development of the Demand Responsive Transport service in areas of weak demand in the Cagliari metropolitan area. The project aims to bridge the gap between urban centres and underserved areas, through the use of on-demand shuttles and flexible transport solutions. The initiative is part of a broader framework to optimise the public transport network, ensuring greater accessibility for citizens.
Francesco Sechi, Chief of Staff of the Regional Department of Transport of the Sardinia Region, presented an analysis of the current state and prospects of public transport in areas of weak demand, highlighting demographic and mobility trends, as well as the challenges related to the economic sustainability of the service. Among the proposed solutions, he emphasised the importance of strengthening connections with interchange poles and encouraging innovative solutions such as demand-responsive transport and car-pooling.
Benedetta Sanjust of Playcar S.r.l. illustrated the opportunities offered by sharing mobility for areas with weak demand. The presentation highlighted how innovative solutions, such as flexible car sharing and demand responsive transport based on advanced algorithms, can contribute to making the regional mobility system more efficient and sustainable. In particular, Playcar's ‘Spiralmove’ model allows an optimised use of shared vehicle fleets, reducing operating costs and improving service availability for users.
Fabio Gregorio of AMT Genoa, who spoke in an online connection, shared the experience of MaaS (Mobility as a Service) in Genoa with the GoGoGe project. The system integrates different public and private transport services, allowing users to plan and pay for their journeys through a single digital platform. The project is a virtuous example of how digitisation can improve the efficiency and convenience of urban mobility services, with a special focus on the needs of commuters, students, the elderly and tourists.
The discussion and conclusion session saw the intervention of Francesco Lilliu, who collected the opinions of the Mayor and the Quartucciu Mobility Councillor. The debate focused on the practices and resources put in place to foster sustainable mobility in marginal and rural areas, with a particular focus on road safety for pedestrians and the transport needs of students. In addition, Quartu Sant’Elena's Councillor for Mobility described the initiatives taken by the municipality to promote social development and improve accessibility to transport services. Maria Antonietta Badas brought the MCC Council's thoughts on funding and the timeframe required to replicate EMBRACER's solutions and best practices in other areas of Sardinia. He emphasised the importance of a strategic and coordinated approach to ensure the sustainability of projects in the long term.
The meeting concluded with the interventions of Paolo Mereu, who reiterated the key concept of replicability of the proposed solutions. The synergy between public and private actors, combined with the willingness to experiment with new mobility strategies, is the key to improving the quality of life of citizens and enhancing the interconnection between the different areas of the region.

Smart City Expo World Congress/ Tomorrow:Mobility World Congress: Calls to participate are open
From 4 to 6 November, the Smart City Expo World Congress and the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress are back in Barcelona, and for this new edition too, TTS Italia is among the partners! The first, since 2011, has established itself as a leading event on urban innovation, bringing together companies, organizations, professionals from all over the world, paying great attention to the demand side and addressing the most pressing challenges in terms of city management. The second presents itself as a platform to accelerate efficient and sustainable urban mobility. The Calls to participate actively are open:
Call for Speakers – open until April 21, 2025
Call for Breakout Sessions – open until June 23, 2025
Call for Awards – open until June 30, 2025
The Call for Startups and the Call for Volunteers will also open soon.
For more details on the Calls, clicca qui.

Innovative solutions for sustainable urban logistics: new SPOTLOG project stakeholder meeting in Rome
On 6 February, the 4th Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting of SPOTLOG, organised by TTS Italia and the Municipality of Rimini, was held in Rome. The SPOTLOG project, financed by Interreg Europe, aims to involve local communities in the development of sustainable logistics systems, especially in the management of the last mile.
The focus of the meeting was ‘Innovative Pathways to Sustainable Urban Logistics’, i.e. the illustration of some of the main Italian initiatives in the field of sustainable urban logistics.
After a welcome from TTS Italia and a round table for the presentation of all participants, Gennaro Ciccarelli, InBlenda, framed the European Interreg project SPOTLOG, highlighting its objectives, funds, partnership, and above all the key takeaways gathered to date thanks to the exchange of good practices between project partners.
Already this gives space for an initial moment of confrontation with the participants: Sevino, emphasises on the one hand how, with respect to the current dynamics of logistics, it is important to educate the buyer and make him aware of what his choice entails, in environmental terms, on the other hand, it is equally fundamental to sensitise logistics operators to integrate ecological practices into their activities, reviewing their organisation of the logistics chain, adopting solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Carlo Michelacci, Municipality of Rimini, focuses on the municipality's SUMP, which includes specific measures for the implementation of sustainable last-mile deliveries. Rimini is a city that in the last 10 years has undergone profound changes that have made it necessary to pay increasing attention to the environmental aspect, promoting sustainable mobility and logistics solutions that can function as a valid alternative to private vehicles: bike sharing, Metromare, micromobility, ‘Shuttlemare’ service, limited traffic areas. The aim is to move further in this direction, giving increasing space to cycle-logistics.
Cezar Gremi illustrated Urbico, which is active in Rimini, Fano, Pesaro and Senigallia and specialises in city logistics, offering innovative scalable solutions that solve the first and last mile problem. Urbico is also able to issue certification of the cargo-bike model through carbon-credits, a further incentive for operators who, however,
are often more focused on economic sustainability. The inadequacy of the infrastructure must also sometimes be considered: cycle paths are often not usable by cargo-bikes that have to move on the road, even considering the width and considerable weight of the vehicle (over 3 quintals). This can create conflicts with the recently revised Highway Code in Italy.
Roma Servizi per la Mobilità, Rome's mobility agency, with Marco Surace highlights how Rome is still a city devoted to the private car, with inevitable road safety problems, as well as environmental impact. In this context, and considering that Rome is among the 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities identified by the EC, collaboration between the various logistics operators is being encouraged, identifying 10 measures to promote sustainable urban logistics that include, for example, cargo-bikes and micro-hubs, incentives for the purchase of low environmental impact vehicles, and a review of the rules for access to limited traffic zones. In particular, the MOVE21 project was developed to transform urban areas into connected and climate-neutral multimodal urban nodes for smart and clean mobility and logistics, adopting an integrated approach in which all urban systems are connected, addressing together the transport of goods and passengers. For cycle-logistics services, a partnership with Doctorbike, whose mission is to promote sustainable mobility in the urban context, was defined within MOVE21 by Danilo De Cesare. Feedback from suppliers who have joined is so far positive in terms of flexibility and social impact. In addition, as part of MOVE21, Doctorbike will offer its customers until April 2025 n°06 pedal-assisted cargo bikes that can be used for transporting goods, for private and corporate use completely free of charge (for a maximum of 3 consecutive rental days).
Valentino Sevino, AMAT, explains how logistics plays an important role in Milan's PUMS. Various measures have been taken by the city over the years, such as the creation of Area C and B, the congestion charge set up by the City of Milan; pack stations, i.e. self-service stations for collecting goods purchased online; the FRE-EVUE project, already in 2015, for the delivery of medicines within Area C; smart parking systems with the installation of ground sensors to control the loading/unloading of goods; charging points for electric vehicles; C40 Z-E Urban Goods Transportation Programme, set up in 2023 to support the transition process of urban logistics towards zero emissions, in particular last-mile deliveries, thanks to a $120,000 grant from C40. These experiences led to the creation of an Urban Logistics Technical Table whose ultimate goal is to develop an Urban Logistics Plan.
Edoardo Repetto, TRT - Transport and Territory, explains the development pole for cycling
Comprising BOSCH eBike Systems, So.De Social Delivery as well as TRT, and providing training and awareness-raising for the public and private sector by giving information and guidelines for green urban logistics, focusing on bicycle and cargobike options. Lack of planning and awareness remain key issues to be solved.
Pamela Salvatore, Municipality of Lucca, recounts how ASPIRE's objective was to implement a set of regulatory, organisational, operational and technological measures that would extend/integrate those already in place in Lucca, in order to achieve higher standards of energy efficiency and urban air quality in city logistics processes and consequently improve the quality of life (especially of residents). The project included a ‘pilot’ cargo-bike sharing system (3 stations with 3 cargo bikes each) for the transport of goods within the historic centre, to offer the most sustainable logistics operators the possibility of making small deliveries in the historic centre with zero-emission vehicles and to access the ZTL even beyond the time slots allowed for cars. The system was implemented during the lifetime of the project and also several years after its completion. The service required a lot of mechanical maintenance for the bikes and computer work for the boxes and the docking and undocking system, which the administration was unable to guarantee in terms of staff availability, time and money. For this reason, the administration recently decided to breathe new life into the cargo bikes, giving them to a private company that runs a city market in the municipality, and using them by market-goers to transport their shopping to their cars, which are often parked outside the city walls.
Patrizia Fiannaca, Municipality of Santarcangelo, recounts how in the last seven years the historic centre has become a very important pole of attraction for new restaurants, bars, pizzerias and shops. This phenomenon has led to a significant increase in the number of suppliers entering the ZTL on a daily basis. Since most of the supplies brought to the public establishments and shops in the historic centre on a daily basis are small or medium-sized, they can easily be transported by smaller, environmentally friendly vehicles, the Santarcangelo by cargo bike project was devised: three junctions where suppliers can park their vehicles, deposit their goods on a cargo bike at their disposal and enter the ‘Limited Traffic Zone’ to deliver them.
These three junctions will be built in three different public car parks, located just outside the city centre and already equipped with charging stations. The cargo bikes will be electric, in order to guarantee quick and easy transport even in the higher areas of the historic centre. Each interchange station will be equipped with two cargo bikes and two parking spaces for utility vehicles.
Ylenia Buccitti, Municipia, closed the day by presenting the UNCHAIN project to create a set of services and activities to support urban logistics for better management, planning and policy-making, thanks to the potential that technology and digitisation can bring by promoting increasingly smart and climate-neutral cities. As part of the project, the Living Lab in Florence was launched to equip local authorities with data-based tools to anticipate urban freight transport demand, improving space management and logistics operations, including reward and gamification systems to incentivise logistics operators.
The meeting brought to light issues and challenges that remain common to many realities in Italy. However, the discussion well highlighted many scalable good practices that, in order to be effective, require close cooperation between all parties involved and also a regulatory part, in order to go beyond mere experimentation, which certainly remains important in terms of raising awareness and opening up dialogue.
Interested in finding out more about SPOTLOG and Regional Stakeholder Group Meetings?
Contact: laura.franchi@ttsitalia.it

In October, TRAFFIC 2025, TTS Italia among the partners!
On 8 and 9 October, Bologna will host the first edition of TRAFFIC, of which TTS Italia is a partner!
TRAFFIC 2025 is ‘The Urban Technology Show’, an exhibition and conference dedicated to infrastructures, traffic management, smart roads, urban cable cars and APM-Automated People Mover, parking technology and solutions, smart cities, public/collective transport, smart mobility.
The exhibition represents - with an innovative and sector-specific vision - themes, contents and excellences of a fast-growing market both nationally and internationally, in Europe and the Mediterranean area.
TRAFFIC 2025 will present systems, solutions, materials, technologies, products, components, design and services, reflecting the interaction between traffic technology, public transport, smart roads and mobility solutions, with a sustainable and environmentally friendly supply network.
For more information on the event, click here.

IoMobility Awards
20 March 2025, Milan
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