EuroRoadS Final Workshop Brussels 27 th June 2006 Perspectives from CEDR Jon Harrod Booth Consultant

Brussels, 27 June 2006 Who is CEDR?

Brussels, 27 June 2006 Purpose & Role of CEDR  An “industry” grouping of National Roads Administrations  18 countries represented  Primary roles  Share information & knowledge  Develop & share best practice/European approaches  Act as an industry representative group with EC

Brussels, 27 June 2006 Road Networks & Data Management  CEDR represents a cross- section of road administrations, who are:  Infrastructure providers & managers  Have early insight on changes to road network;  Hold “as-built” plans;  Must manage the network in real- time (models correct from day 1)

Brussels, 27 June 2006 CEDR in EuroRoadS  Are the prime “Data Providers” in the EuroRoadS model  Key to the success of the EuroRoadS concept

Brussels, 27 June 2006 Thoughts on EuroRoads  Suitable technical approach – “a good starting point”  Genuine concerns/problems around defining the road network model  Currently many national (strategic) road network models are not EuroRoadS/ISO compliant – the lack of a shared road generalisation definition standard causes problems (UK, GE, DK, BE)  CEDR members would like to participate in a wider trial

Brussels, 27 June 2006

Thoughts on EuroRoads  Commercial framework needs investigation  Public authorities want to supply to public and commercial mapping suppliers alike  May demand data & systems the PRAs do not have  Concerns about cost/benefit of this against competing demands  Data quality need remains an issue  A formal Standard needs development  ISO/CEN?  Proactive on-going dialogue between Mapping Agencies and PRAs

Brussels, 27 June 2006 What Next?  What is the commercial / legislative imperative for the Roads Administrations  Standard? Directive?  RADEF experience

Brussels, 27 June 2006