Buck Consultants International (BCI), The Netherlands (lead)

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STEPS Scenarios for the Transport System and Energy Supply and their Potential Effects Framework Programme 6, Call 1A Thematic Priority 1.6.2, Area 3.1.2, Task 1.10 Instrument Co-ordination Action Additional Research

Buck Consultants International (BCI), The
Netherlands (lead) AUEB, Greece ITS, United
Kingdom JRC IPTS, Spain / EU KUL - SADL,
Belgium LT, Finland Novem, Netherlands Spiekermann
und Wegener (SW), Germany Stratec,
Belgium TIS.PT, Portugal TRL, United Kingdom TRT,
Italy TTR, United Kingdom UPM, Spain
Workpackage 1
Task 1.3 Country Illustrative Cases

• GUIDELINES FOR DISCUSSION
• SET OF CASES PROPOSED by TIS.PT

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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
A - INTRODUCTION

• The case studies should aim at identifying and
  describing situations of practical application of
  the policies analysed in task 1.2.
• It will be especially important to identify
  factors of success / failure and the main
  obstacles to overcome in order to attain the
  goals proposed ex-ante by that specific project.
• There is also scope to consider studies of the
  future applications of new technologies and to
  try to identify relevant aspects on both supply
  side (e.g. difficulties in management of new
  technology) and demand side, e,g. increased WTP
  for cleaner transports.

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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
B - CHOOSING CANDIDATE CASE STUDIES IN EACH
COUNTRY (I)

• The criteria for selecting case studies should
  be focused on practical examples of relevant
  developments in transport technologies and/or
  measures envisaging improving energy efficiency
  of the transport system as a whole.
• These aim at identifying and describing
  situations of practical application of the
  policies analysed in previous task 1.2. For this
  it is especially important to identify factors of
  success / failure and the main obstacles to
  overcome in order to attain the goals proposed
  ex-ante by that specific project.
• Should include trying to identify relevant
  aspects on both supply side (e.g. difficulties in
  management of new technology) and demand side
  (acceptability issues)

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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
B - CHOOSING CANDIDATE CASE STUDIES IN EACH
COUNTRY (II)

• Besides looking at applications of new
  technologies with an impact on the scenarios for
  the transport system and energy supply, other
  highly relevant categories of initiatives in this
  context may also be addressed.
• We suggest organizing it as a set of 3
  target categories, each one linked to the
  relevant policies reviewed in Task 1.2
• Implementation of new and improved transport
  technologies in Transports
• Measures to manage transport demand and improving
  the modal split
• Implementation of efficient pricing measures to
  influence optimization of energy use in
  transports

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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
B - CHOOSING CANDIDATE CASE STUDIES IN EACH
COUNTRY (III)

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS RELEVANT, THE
  CANDIDATE CASE STUDIES SHOULD MEET CERTAIN
  CRITERIA, NAMELY
• Constitute examples of pioneering initiatives in
• Non-traditional technologies in each country
  relating to the incentives political framework
  or significant improvements in traditional
  technologies
• Innovative policies and measures put into
  practice with an impact on transport and energy
  demand
• Innovative transport management systems, e.g.
  regarding buses on demand and measures to
  promote e.g. intermodality

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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
B - CHOOSING CANDIDATE CASE STUDIES IN EACH
COUNTRY (IV)
These should show ENOUGH RELEVANCE IN TERMS OF
TECHNOLOGICAL DEPLOYMENTS in relation to the
overall activity (e.g. highest possible
percentage of NGVs in the overall fleet in a
renewed UPT) Bring relevant POTENTIAL IMPACT ON
THE MODAL SHIFT of e.g Urban Transports Bring
clear BENEFITS TO THE ENERGY AND TRANSPORT
POLICIES GIVEN THE BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, should
have readily available information to cover most
of the requirements of the suggested structure
(see below). Preferably with significant
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE Preferably, with
SELF-EVALUATION REPORTING on the case studies
(performed either internally or externally to the
company) made available to STEPS
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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
C - PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR THE CASE STUDY
1 - Introduction and Background (1/2 Page) An
introductory note should be provided explaining
the context in which the case study develops.
Focus on developments fostede by the initiative.
Elements such as e.g. cost coverage level and
ticketing information will be interesting, in
order to related self funding ability with
engagement in innovative initiatives. In the
case of the adoption of new policies of practical
implementation of measures envisaging to impact
on the energy performance of transports, its
background and drivers should be made explicit.
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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
C - PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR THE 2CASE STUDY
2 - Policy framework (max 1.5 pages) Outline the
main policy goals that contributed to the
development of the initiative Explain the
political and technical framework for the
specific choice of a given technology. What kind
of financial supports were required? (Funding
sources and their amounts) Which are the
political barriers/enablers that can be
identified? What are the prospects for future
developments of such initiatives?
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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
C - PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR THE CASE STUDY
3 Case Study Characterisation (max 1.5
pages) In the cases of new technologies, new
concepts are expected to have an important impact
in the companys fleet management and operational
activities i.e. the implementation of the concept
is expected to cover a considerable percentage of
vehicles in the fleet and, furthermore, it should
represent a significant operational change within
the company The introduction of this energy
concept should have made a significant impact in
a city/ metropolitan area especially to Public
Transport (PT) users, which should be made clear.
In the case of the adoption of new policies or
practical implementation of measures envisaging
to impact on the energy performance of
transports, scope and relevance should be made
clear with the context of the country, confronted
with National and EU policies.
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GUIDELINES FOR PARTNERS
C - PROPOSED STRUCTURE FOR THE CASE STUDY

• OTHER ASPECTS TO EXPLORE INCLUDE
• Socio-economical framework in which the case
  study develops.
• Operational characteristics if necessary (in
  UPTs)
• Identification of barriers to the implementation
  of the solutions
• Aspects relating to dissemination of general
  qualitative objectives (e.g. changes in modal
  shift, improvements in energy performance of the
  system, passenger comfort, gaseous emissions) as
  well as quantitative measurable objectives.
• Try to identify possible surveys on public
  acceptability of the implemented measures
  whenever applicable (e.g increased WTP
  (Willingness to Pay) from users face before
  cleaner technologies)
• Check the existence of published performance
  Indicators related to the case study and what is
  the attitude of political decision makers
  regarding the concerns behind initiatives ?

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CASE STUDIES BY
Accession and other Countries Target Category
Portugal 1
Czech Republic 2
Estonia 2
Slovenia 2
Malta 1
Poland 2
Slovak Republic 2
Cyprus 2
Iceland 1
Brazil 1

1. Implementation of new and improved transport
   technologies in Transports
2. Measures to manage transport demand and improving
   the modal split

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COUNTRY PORTUGAL
DESIGNATION IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY
CONCEPTS TYPE (1) Implementation of new and
improved transport technologies in
transports PURPOSE Creating environmental
benefits by using new energy concepts FUNDING
Company Municipality European
Commission SOURCE http//www.stcp.pt
BACKGROUND INFORMATION STCP is a publicly owned
company that, since 2000, has embarked in a large
investment plan to increase its market share,
achieved by two main vectors implementing a
quality strategy and renewing a large share of
its fleet. While renewing their fleet, several
energy concepts have been implemented Biofuel,
Natural Gas, and Hydrogen. These energy concepts
produce less or no polluting emissions and result
in operational cost reductions. Besides that,
service improves by higher reliability and
quieter operation.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information 3
Geographical Coverage 2
Self Assessment Available 2
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COUNTRY CZECH REPUBLIC
DESIGNATION PUBLIC TRANSPORT PRIORITY OVER
PRIVATE CARS TYPE (2) Measures to manage
transport demand and improving the modal
split PURPOSE Ensure a competitive ability of
public transport FUNDING Municipality Public
transport company SOURCE http//www.dp-praha.cz
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Prague has faced an
enormous increase in car traffic. This negatively
affected public transport a considerable
decrease in regularity, longer travel times
resulting in lower travel speed with an impact on
a higher number of dispatched vehicles and higher
operating costs. Therefore, a transport policy
principle in the document "Transport Policy of
the Prague Capital (1996), was established to
give public transport priority over private cars,
with the aim to ensure a competitive ability in
competition with private cars to maintain the
existing high share of public transport in the
total modal split.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 2
Available Information 1
Geographical Coverage 2
Self Assessment Available 1
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COUNTRY ESTONIA
DESIGNATION INTEGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT POLICY
IN TALLINN TYPE (2) Measures to manage transport
demand and improving the modal split PURPOSE
Increasing market share of public transport
FUNDING Municipality National
government SOURCE http//www.rec.org
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Tallinn is one of the
most polluted cities in Europe what about air
quality. Between 1993 and 1997, the number of
passengers carried by public transport had
decreased with 34 percent. To improve air
quality, integrated public transport policy will
be set up in the near future. Specific measures
will be e.g. guaranteed priority measures for
public transport, real-time control and
monitoring system, smart cards in public
transport, etc. This must result in traffic
calming in the old city centre.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information ?
Geographical Coverage 3
Self Assessment Available ?
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COUNTRY SLOVENIA
DESIGNATION TRAFFIC CALMING IN THE OLD CORE TOWN
OF PIRAN TYPE (2) Measures to manage transport
demand and improving the modal split PURPOSE
Realize a modal shift from private car to shuttle
bus in the city centre FUNDING Municipality
Central Government SOURCE http//www.ils.nrw.de/
netz/leda/
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Piran is a coastal town
in Slovenia and is a much visited tourist resort.
The consequence is a high traffic density and
pressure on the road infrastructure. Main issues
are congestion (especially in summer), parking in
the historic centre, and painful degradation of
high quality of urban and landscape ambience. To
reach traffic calming, Piran has introduced a
closed parking lot in the old town core, parking
lots and the edge of Piran with a free bus
service to the old town centre, pedestrian zone
in the old town centre, speed limits, and a
special traffic regime for freight transport.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 2
Available Information 1
Geographical Coverage 1
Self Assessment Available 1
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COUNTRY MALTA
DESIGNATION CLEAN PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUSES TYPE
(1) Implementation of new and improved transport
technologies in transports PURPOSE Producing
less air pollutions and less noise FUNDING
National government SOURCE http//herry.at
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The aim of the Malta
Transport Authority is to integrate the
Transportation Environment and Health. This can
be established by close collaboration in
transportation planning, health policies and
education campaigns. One of the measures that has
been taken is the subsidy for public transport to
purchase new buses that conform the Euro 3
standard engines, which have reduced emissions.
These engines result in a decreasing production
of air pollutions and noise.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 2
Relevance 1
Available Information 1
Geographical Coverage 3
Self Assessment Available ?
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COUNTRY POLAND
DESIGNATION EXTENSION OF KRAKOWS FAST TRAM
SYSTEM TYPE (2) Measures to manage transport
demand and improving the modal split PURPOSE
Reducing car traffic in the city centre by
realizing a modal shift FUNDING European
Investment Bank Municipality EBRD SOURCE
www.ebrd.com, www.urbantransport-technology.com
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The unique historic city
centre of Krakow is affected by the growth of
private car travel, resulting in air pollution
and noise. By extending and improving the
existing tram network, public transport becomes
more attractive resulting in a modal shift.
Besides extending the network, replacing part of
the tram fleet with new low floor vehicles and a
new traffic control and passenger information
system are part of the project as well. Also
urban transport efficiency and cost-effectiveness
are aimed to improve. The whole new network will
be operational in 2005.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information 2
Geographical Coverage 2
Self Assessment Available 1
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COUNTRY SLOVAK REPUBLIC
DESIGNATION DESIGNATING A PEDESTRIAN AREA IN
TRENCIN TYPE (2) Measures to manage transport
demand and improving the modal split PURPOSE
Traffic calming by refusing admittance of cars to
the city centre FUNDING Municipality SOURCE
http//www.ils.nrw.de/netz/leda/
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Trencin is a city near
the Czech border. It is regarded as an important
traffic junction in the region, and also
envisaged as a transfer hub for combined traffic
in future. The large amount of traffic has
negative effects on old buildings. Traffic
calming is necessary to reduce these effects and
to revitalize the city centre for its residents
as a meeting point. Now 30 of the city centre
has transformed to a pedestrian area, where only
resident cars are allowed, as well as bicycles
and commercial traffic just at restricted times.
The measures were implemented without barriers.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 1
Available Information 1
Geographical Coverage 1
Self Assessment Available ?
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COUNTRY CYPRUS
DESIGNATION FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE IN
NICOSIA TYPE (2) Measures to manage transport
demand and improving the modal split PURPOSE
Reducing congestion in the city of
Nicosia FUNDING Municipality SOURCE www.rit.edu

BACKGROUND INFORMATION Nicosia is the capital of
Cyprus and has an important Business District.
During rush hours, streets get congested.
Moreover, the number of passenger cars has grown
with about 50 in the past ten years. Public
transport is not used extensively, because
services are not punctual and the hot summers
discourage bus use. By offering public transport
for free within the city walls of Nicosia, the
municipality hoped to make people switch from
their car to yellow buses. However, mainly
tourist seem to use these buses but it does not
seem helpful for residents.
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information 1
Geographical Coverage 2
Self Assessment Available ?
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COUNTRY ICELAND
DESIGNATION ECTOS ECOLOGICAL CITY TRANSPORT
SYSTEM TYPE (1) implementation of new and
improved transport technologies in
transports PURPOSE Construction of a new (from
scratch) hydrogen-based transport system
including vehicle and supply centre and hydrogen
powered vehicle Applied research and
training. FUNDING Multinational Society.
Shareholders EcoEnergy (Islandic company) 51
Shell Hydrogen, Norsk Hydro and DaimlerChrysler
each with 16,33 SOURCE www.newenergy.is,
www.estos.is
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The overall objective of
ECTOS is to implement a demonstration of
state-of-the-art hydrogen technology by running
part of the public transport system with fuel
cell busses within Reykjavík, Iceland. The main
research objectives concern the socio-economic
and environmental factors involved in changing
the energy bases of a modern urban society. This
assessment will be performed through impact
assessment, cost benefit analysis and comparison
with transports powered by existing types of
fuels.
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information 3
Geographical Coverage 1
Self Assessment Available 3
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COUNTRY BRAZIL
DESIGNATION FUEL CELL BUS IN SÃO PAULO
METROPOLITAN URBAN TRANSPORT COMPANY - EMTU TYPE
(1) implementation of new and improved transport
technologies in transports PURPOSE Introduction
of 8 fuel cell powered buses for a period of 4
years (1 Mio km driven). Assessment of new
technology and definition of specifications for
the development of a Brazilian made bus FUNDING
UN Development Programme (PNUD) Ministry of
Mines and Energy SOURCE www.emtusp.com,br
FITNESS CONDITIONS (1-3)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The state of São Paulo is
the richest and the most densely populated area
in Brazil. The EMTU catchment area has 17,8
million inhabitants, which corresponds to 10 of
countrys the population and 20 of its GDP. This
is the first time that such technology concept
has been implemented in Brazil. The existing
experience in vehicle manufacturing is expected
trigger the development of this technology at a
larger scale. This project is considered to be a
technology-demonstrator raising interest among
industries, academia and public at large.
Pioneering Innitiative 3
Relevance 3
Available Information 2
Geographical Coverage 3
Self Assessment Available 2
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Thank you for your attention
SUGGESTED DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION OF TASK 1.3 BY
ALL PARTNERS IS THE 30th of JUNE