TTS Italia Handbook 2006

Improved service optimisation (43%);
Additional vehicle and load security conditions (38%);
Cost reduction (22%);
The systems with the most increase in demand in the period until 2009 are those linked
functions of localisation and vehicle and load monitoring and control.
to the
Survey on ITS Market Demand for Goods Transport in an urban setting
The objective of the study was to evaluate the demand for ITS technologies adopted by the principal
agencies which deal with urban goods distribution. The survey was promoted as a completion of the
previous study in order to be able to provide the most complete picture of ITS in the goods transport
sector.
The study was conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Statistics of the University of Rome “La
Sapienza”.
Market Demand for Infomobility Systems/Services for Goods Transport in an urban and
extra-urban setting
The survey aimed to estimate in an experimental way using questionnaires the demand for
infomobility services for urban and extra-urban goods transport. In particular, the most attractive type
of services for the user and the willingness to pay different operators for value added services was
evaluated.
The study was conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Statistics of the University of Rome, “La
Sapienza”, Confcommercio, ANITA, FAI and UNIONCAMERE and involved around 600 transport
companies.
Communication & Dissemination
The dissemination of knowledge about ITS Systems is one of the priority institutional tasks of TTS
Italia. Since its inception, the Association has dedicated considerable resources to identify and
prepare the most appropriate and qualified communication instruments to guarantee updated
information to members on ITS systems regarding initiatives and projects being carried out and
development trends.
In 2005-2006 the strengthening and evaluation of the Association’s informative methods continued.
Begun in 2002 with the restyling of the web-site, the tri-annual newsletter and the institutional
brochure this process carried on with the publication of the monthly Italian-language newsflash and in
2004 with the publication of “ITS in Italy Breaking News”.
The Association’s contact database has also been the subject of continual updating, thanks to either
advances in research into the ITS market in Italy or participation in national and international
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