The European Commission has published its latest Report on the implementation of Directive 2010/40/EU on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), marking the first major assessment since the revised ITS Directive entered into force in November 2023.
The report confirms significant progress in deploying ITS services across Europe, while also underlining the need for stronger coordination, harmonised data sharing, and accelerated deployment of cooperative and connected mobility solutions.
A New Phase for Intelligent Transport Systems in Europe
The revised Directive introduces a broader and more ambitious framework for ITS deployment, reflecting the evolution of mobility ecosystems and the growing importance of data-driven transport services, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM).
Among the major developments highlighted by the Commission are new requirements related to C-ITS security, mandatory cooperation between Member States, improved data accessibility through National Access Points (NAPs), and a common reporting framework with shared KPIs to better measure deployment progress and impacts.
Stronger Focus on Data Accessibility and Interoperability
The report also confirms the growing maturity of cooperative ITS deployment across Europe. Approximately 32,700 km of the TEN-T road network is now covered by C-ITS services, supported by initiatives such as C-Roads and several Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funded projects. At the same time, the Commission announced further work on new C-ITS specifications as part of the 2024–2028 ITS Working Programme.
Another important trend identified is the expansion of real-time traffic information and multimodal mobility services. Standards such as DATEX II are increasingly supporting interoperability across borders and transport modes. However, the report notes that deployment remains uneven across Member States, particularly regarding data availability, accessibility through NAPs, and private-sector data sharing.
This includes reductions in travel times, improvements in traffic efficiency, fewer road incidents, and lower emissions. Some Member States reported accident reductions of up to 20% linked to ITS-enabled services and infrastructure improvements. To support implementation, the EU has invested more than €850 million between 2014 and 2025, leveraging nearly €1.9 billion in broader ITS and C-ITS investments. Multi-country initiatives such as C-Roads and NAPCORE-X are identified as key enablers for harmonisation and interoperability across Europe.
What to Expect from the 2024–2028 ITS Working Programme
Looking ahead, the 2024–2028 ITS Working Programme will focus on revising key delegated acts, developing new C-ITS specifications, strengthening the European mobility data space, and potentially reviewing the ITS Directive again by 2027–2028.
The report strongly reinforces the strategic relevance of ERTICO – ITS Europe and its ecosystem of Partners in shaping Europe’s mobility future.
Despite significant progress in ITS deployment across Europe, particularly on the TEN-T network, the Commission highlights that implementation remains uneven between Member States, underlining the need for greater harmonisation, interoperability, and coordination.
The introduction of common KPIs and simplified reporting frameworks is expected to improve benchmarking and comparability, while the rapid expansion of C-ITS services demonstrates growing market maturity and creates new opportunities for cross-border cooperation and large-scale deployment. At the same time, challenges linked to data accessibility, National Access Points, and private-sector data sharing continue to slow deployment at scale. Continued EU investment confirms strong long-term political and financial support for intelligent, connected, and sustainable mobility.
For ERTICO – ITS Europe, the report reinforces the organisation’s strategic relevance in supporting Europe’s connected and cooperative mobility ecosystem through cross-sector collaboration, trusted data sharing, interoperability, deployment initiatives, Innovation Platforms, and contribution to future ITS policy and standards development.
Source: European Commission