Federation of network optimisation services

In response to the pressing challenges, FEDORA aims to pave the way towards advanced traffic and network management. Therefore, a federated spaces platform will be developed offering a holistic framework of innovative solutions and services that enable precise and pro-acting sensing of supply and demand, facilitate optimal operation of transport services, and advances learning and evolution in complex environments. At the operational level, FEDORA offers collaborative space of data that can realise advanced data alchemy processes using interconnected services and tools, a space of advanced traffic management optimisation services and a multi-modal simulation space to create and assess future mobility scenarios. The approach is validated in six thematic demonstrations addressing different types of road users in urban and rural environments, with the objectives:

• To establish a federated group of spaces for the cohesive design, implementation, and assessment of next-generation multimodal traffic management systems. This will be achieved by integrating network optimization services, simulation insights, and data alchemy within an organically governed ecosystem of public and private stakeholders. The approach enables the dynamic quantification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for evidence-based policy making.
• To develop a collaborative space of data that can facilitate advanced data alchemy processes using interconnected services and tools that can offer (a) standardised interfaces for cross-sectoral co-operation and exchange of heterogeneous data; (b) a universal data catalogue with harvesting functionality for automated data extraction; (c) mechanisms for the characterisation of application domains and usefulness and validity metrics for datasets; and (d) dynamic smart contracts to allow adaptable, transparent and trustworthy data sharing.
• To realise a space of advanced traffic management optimisation services offering (a) evolutionary usage patterns, bottlenecks, and anomalies detection; (b) dynamic and responsive planning of mitigation measures; and (c) propagation and resolution validation of mitigation plans; all integrated in a commonly accepted concept of operations that complements existing network management practices
• To realise a multi-modal simulation space to enhance the optimization and decision-making capabilities of the services space solutions, as well as to create and assess future mobility scenarios through (a) accurate demand representation modelling, (b) passenger and freight controllers for emulating emerging mobility services, (c) model-to-application transferability framework, (d) smooth generation of simulation workflows and scenarios for foresight analysis based on clearly defined criteria.
• To deploy and validate the effectiveness of the FEDORA solutions in 6 representative cities and areas, covering varying EU urban and rural contexts, infrastructure systems maturity, availability of multimodal mobility services, organisation and operational structures and social conditions, through the analysis of qualitative and quantitative results.