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The Intelligent, Innovative, Integrated Bus Systems

PROJECTS
Funding
European
European Union
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Urban
Total project cost
€3 360 088
EU Contribution
€2 970 000
Project website
Project Acronym
3IBS
STRIA Roadmaps
Smart mobility and services (SMO)
Transport mode
Road icon
Transport policies
Decarbonisation,
Societal/Economic issues
Transport sectors
Passenger transport

Overview

Call for proposal
FP7-SST-2012-RTD-1
Link to CORDIS
Background & Policy context

Based on the EBSF results and innovations as well as on previous and ongoing research projects and activities, 3iBS is committed to raise the image of the bus in the urban environment. More specifically, 3iBS is a project conceived to continue striving for increased performance, accessibility and efficiency of urban bus systems.

3iBS is participating directly in the objective of the European Commission to develop high quality public transport.

Objectives

3iBS will maintain the current research activities in top of promoting and exploiting their key findings, will develop bus-system research, exploit and implement key solutions, promote the dissemination and exchange of knowledge on a global scale. The permanent objective of the 3IBS project is the positive strengthening of the EU bus industry's position outside Europe, achievable through adapting our support to their specific needs. Such strategy will reinforce their competitiveness and create a virtuous circle to stimulate the integration of the previous pioneering results in Public Transport bus systems. 3iBS will boost best practices, enhance cross fertilisation and endow developing countries with innovative concepts and solutions. Ultimately, 3iBS will deliver the perfect platform to systematise the framework for future EU research focusing on innovative urban bus systems.

Methodology

The 3iBS project will achieve the following tasks:

  1. The development of a Roadmap for European Advanced Bus Systems research that will support the European and National institutions to develop efficient answers to citizens mobility needs present and future
  2. The definition of a work-plan for the exploitation of Advanced Bus Systems research results, to move from research (use of funding to build new ideas) to innovation (implementation of new ideas into business)
  3. The identification, dissemination and transfer of most innovative concepts and solutions for Advanced Bus Systems to a wider audience in European cities and regions as well as outside Europe

Funding

Parent Programmes
Institution Type
Public institution
Institution Name
The European Commission
Type of funding
Public (EU)

Results

Better bus systems

An EU team investigated bus-based solutions to urban traffic problems. The comparative study has yielded comprehensive guidelines for improvement, and an updated edition of the Roadmap for European Advanced Bus systems research.

Modern urban transportation problems, including sprawl and traffic congestion, demand solutions. Buses are versatile and still offer the most balanced traffic option.

The EU-funded project 'The intelligent, innovative, integrated bus systems' (http://www.3ibs.eu (3IBS)) aimed to improve urban bus systems' performance, accessibility and efficiency. The 11-member project drew upon developments from an earlier EU project (EBSF, 2008-2013), while also helping to fulfil European Commission objectives for quality public transport. The project targeted seven areas of bus system operations: accessibility and safety, service during special events, intermodality, level of service, modularity, sustainability and information technology standardisation. The project ran between October 2012 and March 2015.

Team members used case studies to link research concepts with good practice implementation. The research involved comparing more than 30 solutions from various countries, and yielded guidelines for public transportation. The review also suggested opportunities for standardisation and further research.

The consortium questioned public transportation stakeholders to determine the state of the art and to assess how strategies are implemented in European cities. The investigation addressed fleet composition, propulsion systems, energy and future strategies. Analysis of the responses from 24 countries highlighted the local importance of buses throughout Europe.

3IBS delivered an updated edition of the Roadmap for European Advanced Bus systems research through review of the results of other projects. The Roadmap identified the main research priorities and funding opportunities in various states.

To disseminate its message to the largest possible audience, the project team distributed information via various events and gatherings and through conventional media.

The 3IBS project stimulated public transportation stakeholders to share and integrate bus system innovations. The undertaking also supported the bus industry by improving energy and cost efficiency, and by strengthening the competitiveness of the industry outside Europe.

Partners

Lead Organisation
Organisation
Union Internationale Des Transport Publics
Address
Rue Ste. Marie 6, 1080 BRUXELLES, Belgium
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€1 858 587
Partner Organisations
Organisation
Azienda Per La Mobilita Del Comune Di Roma Spa
Address
Via Prenestina 45, 176 Roma, Italy
EU Contribution
€83 192
Organisation
Consorcio Regional De Transportes De Madrid
Address
Plaza Descubridor Diego De Ordas 3, 28003 Madrid, Spain
EU Contribution
€124 386
Organisation
Frauenhofer Geselschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.v.
Address
Hansastrasse 27C, 80686 MUNCHEN, Germany
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€92 008
Organisation
Rina Consulting Spa
Address
VIA SAN NAZARO 19, 16145 GENOVA, Italy
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€134 992
Organisation
Volvo Bus Corporation
Address
Fästningsvägen 1, 40508 Gothenburg, Sweden
EU Contribution
€104 027
Organisation
Maintenance Etudes Et Realisationsen Circulation Urbaine Et En Regulation Sas
Address
Rue Du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
EU Contribution
€0
Organisation
Asstra
Address
Piazza Cola di Rienzo 80/A, 192 ROME, Italy
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€208 998
Organisation
Digimobee
Address
3 RUE D'UZES, 75002 PARIS, France
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€160 796
Organisation
Transports De Barcelona S.a.
Address
Carrer 60, num. 21-23, Zona Franca, 08040 BARCELONA, Spain
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€73 812
Organisation
Chalmers Tekniska Hoegskola Ab
Address
41296 GOTHENBURG, Sweden
Organisation website
EU Contribution
€129 202

Technologies

Technology Theme
Road vehicle propulsion
Technology
Intelligent automatic transmission for buses
Development phase
Research/Invention
Technology Theme
Road vehicle design and manufacturing
Technology
Modular bus interior and exterior design
Development phase
Research/Invention

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