SETO

SETO is developing an innovative digital solution that gives authorities real-time access to all the information needed for the smart enforcement of transport and safety legislation at the press of a single button. This reduces the administrative burden and ensures more efficient and consistent supervision. SETO uses advanced information exchange technologies and extends the system to multimodal transport. The project will be technically and economically validated during a pilot and throughout stakeholder workshops.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: European

The current system for enforcement of transport directives and regulations is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and does not cover all subjects (e.g. only random vehicles are checked). This places a burden on supervising authorities and reduces the efficiency of enforcement procedures, with consequences such as traffic congestion, road and infrastructure damages, disruption in the supply chain, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and social disruption. Therefore, Smart Enforcement of Transport Operations (SETO) introduces a digital platform that collects data from various sources and digitizes them. The platform integrates this data from other relevant platforms, ensures data security and uses blockchain technology for immutable data.

SETO aims to enhance the efficiency and consistency of enforcement decisions by enabling real-time data collection and faster decision-making. The project will involve developing key technologies, conducting pilot demonstrations to validate the system, and raising awareness about its capabilities. SETO will offer a digital enforcement platform capable of automatically ensuring the safe loading of vehicles, providing reliable vehicle position-time-speed data, and facilitating information exchange in multimodal and cross-border contexts. Additionally, it will enable the execution of economic feasibility studies and the engagement of stakeholders. In short, SETO will contribute to promoting a more equitable European transport market.

VIL’s role in the project

VIL is responsible for establishing a practical framework within the project. This framework involves managing data, collecting key performance indicators (KPIs), and engaging with stakeholders. It encompasses several indicators that measure the project’s impact on technology, the economy, social aspects, and the environment.

Moreover, VIL will play a vital role in technical communication with stakeholders and system validation. We will establish a Triple Helix of stakeholders comprising representatives from the academic sector, industry, and government. They will be guided in testing the enforcement platform in real-world scenarios. We will also organize regular stakeholder workshops to gather feedback for further development of the smart enforcement solution, technologies, and impact validation.

Objectives

  • An innovative enforcement system with instant access to real-time digital information on vehicle, driver and cargo for competent authorities
  • Making the transport market fairer and more competitive by implementing the principles of ” Compliance by design ” and ” Compliance by default “
  • More efficient use of resources and increased productivity for public authorities and transportation companies by reducing administrative burdens and improving control efficiency.
  • Improved working conditions and increased attractiveness for transport workers by reducing the pressure on them as the main persons responsible for law compliance
  • Faster implementation of e-government services by authorities and use of digital solutions by transport companies to exchange information
  • Fewer transport accidents, incidents and deaths due to better road transport compliance
  • Faster adoption of safe and environmentally friendly connected mobility technologies (CCAM) in passenger and freight transport.

This project was co-sponsored by “Horizon Europe” an EU grant programme to stimulate innovation. Two other Flemish parties are also participating within the consortium, namely our member Transics, OHB, UWL and one Walloon party SPW.

Would you like to know more?

Contact Michiel Bertels (michiel.bertels@vil.be)

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