NAPCORE

NAPCORE aims to make European mobility data more consistent, reliable and accessible by connecting National Access Points through harmonised standards, common tools and coordinated governance. This will help public authorities and mobility service providers exchange and reuse transport information more effectively across borders, supporting more accurate traffic information, better-informed journeys and the development of interoperable digital mobility services.

By strengthening data quality, regulatory compliance and technical capabilities, NAPCORE also contributes to the long-term implementation of European ITS legislation and the development of a more connected European mobility data ecosystem.

ERTICO participates in the project's Steering Committee and contributes expertise through its Innovation Platforms and Mobility Data Spaces, including DFRS, TN-ITS, TM2.0 and EAVP.

Looking ahead to 2027, ERTICO's contribution will focus on promoting the adoption of interoperable European mobility data standards, strengthening data quality methodologies and expanding practical training and knowledge-sharing activities.

NAPCORE aims to strengthen the availability, quality and interoperability of European mobility data by improving coordination between National Access Points and supporting the consistent implementation of European mobility data standards.

Its main objectives are to establish a long-term governance structure for National Access Points, harmonise data-sharing approaches and compliance assessment, develop common tools and coordinate data collection initiatives. The project also aims to strengthen technical expertise and knowledge exchange, enabling national authorities and mobility stakeholders to apply common standards more effectively.

Coordinated by the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), NAPCORE supports the development of a harmonised and federated European network of National Access Points, helping public authorities, mobility service providers and other stakeholders access consistent information on road conditions, speed limits and transport infrastructure.

ERTICO – ITS Europe contributes through its expertise in mobility data standardisation, particularly DATEX II and TN-ITS, and through the development of the NAPCORE Academy, which provides training, knowledge exchange and capacity building for NAPCORE Partners and the wider Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) community.

• Coordinator: BASt ​
• 36 Partners​
• Start: Renewed 1 July 2025
• End: 31 Dec 2027
• Budget: € 14.1M​

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NAPCORE develops common tools, methodologies and cooperation mechanisms to improve the operation and interoperability of National Access Points across Europe.

Its key outputs include harmonised approaches to mobility data exchange, common methodologies for assessing data quality and regulatory compliance, and coordinated initiatives to improve the availability of reliable transport information.

The project also supports the alignment and adoption of European mobility data standards, including DATEX II and TN-ITS, covering information such as speed limits and road attributes.

Through the NAPCORE Academy, the initiative delivers training, practical guidance and knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen technical capabilities among NAPCORE Partners and the wider ITS community. Further activities planned for 2027 include expanded training opportunities, knowledge exchange and larger in-person events.

Rather than focusing on individual pilot sites, the initiative supports the harmonisation and interoperability of national mobility data infrastructure, with the ambition of establishing a federated National Access Point network across EU Member States and associated countries.