CONAUSEVI

This contract, tendered by the General Directorate of Traffic, consists of a study on the relationship between three key concepts in the development of mobility in our society: Connectivity, Automation and Road Safety. The main objective of the project is to provide an updated view of how these three concepts are interrelated and how their use can improve road safety.

In this sense, the study is not only limited to analyzing the current status of these concepts, but also includes a comprehensive analysis of the legislative framework and strategic planning at national and international level in relation to them. In this way, it seeks to better understand the trend and the commitment to connected and autonomous systems from a legal and institutional perspective, as well as the way in which the usefulness of these systems to improve road safety in Spain and Europe is valued.

Although the concepts of "connected vehicle" and "autonomous vehicle" are closely related, they have been analyzed separately in this study. In this way, the differences and similarities between the two are presented and the impact that each may have on road safety is analyzed separately. This approach allows for a clearer understanding of the specific benefits and challenges of each of these concepts.

In addition, it is important to keep in mind that the constant technological updating of vehicles implies the need to reinforce the study with a series of quantitative findings.

In summary, the objective of the project is to provide a comprehensive and updated view on the relationship between Connectivity, Automation and Road Safety, analyzing the legislative and strategic planning framework at both national and international level. In addition, it delves into the differences and similarities between the concepts of connected vehicle and autonomous vehicle and seeks to determine the impact that connectivity and transport automation can have on road safety. This study can help to understand the challenges and opportunities posed by the evolution of mobility in our society, in order to make informed decisions regarding these issues. Ultimately, this study could be a useful resource for road safety experts, policy makers, and strategic planners in the field of transportation.

Counseling

Ministry of the Interior. General Directorate of Traffic

Based on the research conducted, the conclusions obtained through the completion of this report point to the fact that, at present, society perceives in the connected and autonomous vehicle an enormous potential for improving travel safety, and in a complementary way, a great potential for improving the sustainability and efficiency of transportation. However, there is still some reluctance to use them, mainly due to a lack of confidence in the technologies involved and the high cost of their acquisition.

Therefore, the technological evolution of the connected and autonomous vehicle must be supported by an adequate training plan that not only shows the users of these vehicles the advantages of their use, but also "teaches" their limitations.