O 9 VMS

Domain Operations

Paul van der Kroon, Copenhagen May 2005

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FIVE

• Framework on Implementation of VMS in Europe

• 2000: Endorsed by WERD/DERD • 2004: CEDR-EB asked SGT to

investigate hampering implementation

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Gaps identified via VMS-action

• New needed pictograms for dynamic situations (see FIVE list such as "bad visibility", COST 30 and symbols for new traffic management situations such as "temporary use of hard shoulder"),

• Use of speed limits, and use of lane-control signs in terms of successive gantries,

• Language independent symbols (+, =, ->, …) in text messages,

• Some more clear rules specifying the text structure, • A focus on a clear distinction between immediate

danger warning messages (close to the event) and informative ones (upstream).

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3 Parallel initiatives in Europe

• Mare Nostrum (M-VMS Working Group) embraces FIVE and fill in gaps

• UN-ECE WP1 road traffic safety (small working group of 4 countries) revision of resolution on road signs and signals (VC)

• SOMS IN-SAFETY 6th FP develop new pictograms and structured rules

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Proposed actions for CEDR

• Follow the existing initiatives regarding the development and testing of VMS pictograms and message structures (EU research project SOMS-IN Safety and M-VMS Working Group).

• Support the on-going actions towards the UN-ECE to include VMS guidelines in the Vienna Convention

• Monitor to the Thematic Domain Operation