The IN2CCAM project has reached its conclusion. Funded through the Horizon Europe call “Integrate CCAM services in fleet and traffic management systems”, the project was conceived to address a key challenge in CCAM development: ensure that automated and connected mobility services can work seamlessly with existing mobility systems, public transport networks and traffic-management operations. Over its 3-year duration, IN2CCAM demonstrated how interoperability, shared digital frameworks, and stakeholder collaboration can make CCAM solutions deployable at scale and suitable for real urban environments.
IN2CCAM focused on the Physical, Digital and Operational Infrastructures. This comprehensive approach recognised that technology alone does not enable automated mobility; rather, it must be supported by digital platforms, data governance models, public trust, inclusive mobility planning and operational coordination. Across six Living Labs in Tampere, Trikala, Turin, Vigo, Bari and the Quadrilátero region in Portugal, the project tested CCAM services in real traffic conditions. These pilots demonstrated not only the feasibility of integrating automated vehicles and traffic-management systems, but also measurable improvements in travel efficiency, safety and sustainability. In several sites, automated shuttles, connected cars, smart traffic lights, Digital Twin-based traffic prediction and data-exchange platforms were operated in interaction with everyday users.
Additionally, the project produced guidance on governance, regulatory clarity and city-level planning models, emphasising that public-sector decision-makers, transport authorities, technology providers and citizens must act collectively for CCAM to be deployed effectively. Business models, data-sharing frameworks and ethical considerations were addressed as core pillars rather than afterthoughts, positioning the project’s results to be transferable to future European CCAM initiatives.
The Final Event: IN2CCAM legacy continues
The project concluded with a joint Final Event, organised together with its sister project CONDUCTOR, held in Brussels. This event brought together researchers, industry representatives, public authorities and urban stakeholders to reflect on the progress of the past years and to explore the pathway toward larger-scale deployment. ERTICO was proud to serve as co-organiser of the event.
ERTICO team was prominently represented at the event. Our Head of CCAM, Stephane Dreher, moderated a session on “Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in CCAM: Ensuring Societal Acceptance and Readiness”, stressing the power of co-creation, clear communication, and continuous testing, while highlighting the need to address liability and resource gaps. Successful CCAM depends on balancing innovation with trust and societal readiness.
José Rodriguez, I&D Manager, presented on “Blueprints for Europe: How Replicability and Transferability Scale CCAM Solutions,” showcasing how the metaCCAZE Project is building common frameworks and knowledge tools to support wider uptake and deployment across European cities. ERTICO’s I&D Manager Euripides Sakellariou presented the PoDIUM and FRODDO projects. Their presence formed part of a dedicated exhibition and roll-up area where several ongoing CCAM initiatives, also including Carmony, and CHORUS. This exhibition illustrated a vibrant and interconnected cluster of European CCAM projects, further complemented by initiatives such as SYNCHROMODE, AugmentedCCAM and I-EXODDUS. Together, these projects reflect a shared European ambition: advancing connected, cooperative and automated mobility through collaborative innovation, cross-sector dialogue and real-world deployment.
An important highlight of the Final Event came from Hamid Zarghampour, Vice-Chair of the CCAM Association, who presented CCAMBassador, coordinated by ERTICO. He described it as “a catalyst turning research into real-world impact.” CCAMBassador will play a pivotal role in facilitating the exchange of best practices, connecting actors across sectors and regions, and ensuring continuity between research outcomes and large-scale deployment. The initiative reinforces ERTICO’s position as a connector and enabler of Europe’s mobility transformation.
Looking ahead
Although the project has formally concluded, its outcomes will continue to influence the European CCAM ecosystem. The knowledge gained in the Living Labs, the frameworks developed for interoperability and governance, and the strengthened networks among cities, researchers and industry partners will feed into future deployment strategies. ERTICO will continue to play an active role in ensuring that these results translate into real implementations and support the broader mission of sustainable, safe and inclusive mobility across Europe.