The year 2025 is already well on its way but let’s take a moment to look back at what Traffic data ecosystem achieved in 2024.
Situational picture of road traffic
We promoted information sharing with regard to the EU regulation pertaining to the distribution of Real-Time Traffic Information (RTTI). The other essential theme was Safety-Related Traffic Information (SRTI). We clarified the effects of the updated regulation and prepared operators for data requirements in the coming years.
We also started to collect private road data models – mapping the existing models and identifying the need for new public models. Cooperation progressed via Tietietofoorumi and working groups, for example. During the year, we conducted several projects, including TIESIT, Take Me Home Country Road and the road width information AI pilot project.
Smart rail traffic
In terms of rail traffic, we made significant improvements to interoperable information management. We also actively promoted the development of a digital twin.
We deepened mutual understanding via presentations by several operators and by drawing up a mutual viewpoint, especially in respect of the required information packages pertaining to the shared situational picture of rail traffic. Interoperable information management enables smarter and more efficient solutions to improve the functionality and cost-effectiveness of rail traffic.
Travel info across the modes of transport
We developed cooperation with microtransit and taxi operators. For example, Bolt joined Digitransit as one part of the travel chain services.
Another important step was to improve travel info compatibility at the EU and Nordic level. We promoted the switch to the NeTEx standard, which helps combine the travel info of different operators. The first nationally compatible materials were created from travel info operators’ interfaces.
For instance, VR took a major step forwards by adopting the standard in its production.
Logistics
During the year, the working group looked at the quality of logistics data, digital value chains and logistics emissions data. Upcoming regulations, innovative solutions used by operators and reports were also discussed at the working groups’ meetings.
EU cooperation and data spaces
We looked into the development of data spaces in different industries in Finland and abroad, such as tourism, farming and the construction sector, and increased our knowledge of the challenges of implementing data spaces in practice. This makes it easier to conceive the significance of data spaces in terms of our own operations.
We also familiarised ourselves with different data space operators in Finland and around the world, such as DataspaceEurope and Catena-X. This enabled us to find new members for the projects under preparation.
Traffic data service cluster
We charted the existing traffic data service expertise in Finland and highlighted the themes pioneered by Finns. We launched Traffic data service cluster in cooperation with pioneering companies.
During the year, we visited countries from Italy to Dubai, hosted delegations from Los Angeles to the UAE, met with dozens of potential partners from Turkey to Jordan, and showcased our expertise at numerous meetings. Our goal was to find win-win solutions for Finnish and international partners.
We learned a lot during the year and identified promising new cooperation and business opportunities. Summary:
- Over 5 international events
- Over 10 delegations to/from Finland
- Cluster-related discussions with approximately 50 Finnish businesses
- Approximately 100–150 meetings related to export opportunities, resulting in leads worth approximately EUR 10–15 million
Once again, 2024 proved that together, we can make things happen! In addition to the work conducted by the working groups in different sectors, all of us got together every two months to hear what the working groups had achieved as well as interesting introductions to various themes. Both the traffic data ecosystem and the export cluster were highly visible at the ITS World Congress held in Dubai in September.
Thanks to all our 226 members, those responsible for the working groups’ efforts as well as our guest speakers!
