• How will effective communications both internal and external be undertaken to manage risk?    
• How will change be managed across customers and stakeholders recognising specific needs and user confidence?    
• What does a seamless customer experience look like and how will network integration with other highway authorities be delivered?   
• How will we achieve inclusion?    
• Will limiting access to some user groups, led by vehicle capability requirements, be required?

KEY APPROACH

People are at the heart of any road transport system and their needs and requirements should drive solutions developed by all those involved in the creation and operation of the system. To facilitate change we must consider the impacts upon key stakeholders and varying user populations across the whole road lifecycle, from users to workers.

PEOPLE

• How will vehicles manage the transition between strategic and local road networks?
• Will vehicle-based information acceptance and provision create more points of entry and system vulnerabilities?
• How is the interface between highway authority and vehicle manufacturers managed?
• Are minimum operating requirements for vehicles using the network?
• Will prohibitions be needed for some vehicles?
• How will a mixed fleet of old and new vehicles be managed during any transition?

KEY APPROACH

Vehicles are evolving and will take on the role of roadside technology in the future. The interface between vehicles and network will change with new operational environments requiring considerations across both internal and external vehicles factors.

VEHICLES

• What are the circular economy opportunities?
• What are cyber security impacts with a transition from roadside technology?
• Will separate technology solutions be needed for legacy vehicles?
• How will the phasing of removal and interface with ageing technology be planned?
• What are the enabling connectivity requirements?
• Does technology need to be standardised?
• What are the off-network technology requirements for future operation i.e. data centres?
• How will power requirements change?

KEY APPROACH

Technology will enable the transition, moving from roadside to in-vehicle solutions. ‘Switch off’ will not occur overnight, phasing will be required with careful consideration of system interfaces and evolving replacement infrastructure to support the new operational model.

TECHNOLOGY

• How are common data standards defined?    
• Are changes required to data priorities e.g. criticality and consistency?    
• What methods of data collection and transmission are required –V2V, V2I, V2X?    
• How will roles / responsibilities for data be agreed?    
• What cyber and data security requirements will be created?    
• What impacts would result from loss of ‘single source of the truth’?    
• Will there be changes required to data latency i.e.
  a shift to real time?

KEY APPROACH

Data will form a core component of the ability to transition away from roadside technology. Content will need redefining, standards will be required and quality assured to maintain the focus on safety and customer experience across the network.

DATA

• What changes are needed to adapt networks for future mobility solutions?    
• How will technology removal impact the interaction with local authority roads?
• What opportunities exist for a change in use of space i.e. reuse verge for green assets?
• Will the transition increase social isolation?
• What impacts caused by removal of features i.e. lighting removal could have safety or social consequences?
• What are the potential impacts on the transition of adverse weather?

KEY APPROACH

Considering the environment in which any change takes place is integral to enabling a suitable interface with wider systems, alignment with social factors and adaptation according to environmental factors such as weather.

PLACE

• What is the role of the highway authority with any move away from roadside technology? 
• What are the impacts on liability, licensing and insurance – how can change be evidenced?
• What safety governance is required for the transition?
• What changes to the Highway Code are needed?
• Is there alignment between road operators and OEMs?    
• How will enforcement and system abuse change?    
• What changes to on road resource procedures and operation and maintenance requirements
  are needed?    
• How will standards and specifications change?

KEY APPROACH

PROCESS

Underpinning the structured approach to transitioning from roadside technology to in-vehicle solutions is process, typically defined through legal framework, policy and standards. This will be integral to ensuring a consistent, efficient and safe approach.