The following works (innovations and extensions) were undertaken:

• An important innovation was the use of intelligent transport systems to provide data feeds;
• Another important innovation was the development of a business model in order to make the system self-supporting;
• An important extension was the expansion of the geographical scope. This included the two latest Member States in more detail. Accession countries and neighbouring countries were divided into zones and the networks have been detailed;
• The current situation of data collection in new Member States and neighbouring countries illustrates that available data is not comparable with data from older Member States. Efficient cost-effective methods were identified and applied to improve the quality of existing and new databases;
• Another extension was the inclusion of more data on variables that influence transport and data relating to the effects (consequences) of transport. Links to private databases were tested;
• The existing and new data was laid down in a data framework;
• The base year of the present ETIS database is 2000. The years 2005 and 2008 were be added as new reference years;
• The data on passenger and freight transport in the current ETIS database is restricted to interregional transport. These results do not correspond to those presented by EUROSTAT. By introducing data on intraregional transport the gap was closed;
• Technical challenges with respect to the implementation strategy ;
• The introduction of a specific data validation procedure. This can be regarded as an internal quality control procedure;
• A strong focus on stakeholders participation and commitment.