BS EN 16157-1:2018

What is BS EN 16157-1- Intelligent transport systems about?  

BS EN 16157-1 specifies and defines components required to support the exchange and shared use of data and information in the field of traffic and travel. 

The components include the framework and context for the modelling approach, data content, data structure, and relationships. 

BS EN 16157-1 is applicable to: 

• Traffic and travel information which is of relevance to road networks (non-urban and urban), 
• Public transport information that is of direct relevance to the use of a road network (e.g., road link via train or ferry service), 
• Traffic and travel information in the case of Cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) 

BS EN 16157-1 establishes specifications for data exchange between any two instances of the following actors: 

• Traffic Information Centres (TICs) 
• Traffic Control Centres (TCCs) 
• Service Providers (SPs) 

BS EN 16157-1 covers, at least, the following types of informational content: 

• Road traffic event information – planned and unplanned occurrences both on the road network and in the surrounding environment 
• Information about operator-initiated actions – including both advisory and mandatory measures 
• Road traffic measurement data, status data, and travel time data 
• Travel information relevant to road users, including weather and environmental information 
• Road traffic management information and information and advice relating to use of the road network 

Who is BS EN 16157-1-  Intelligent transport systems for? 

BS EN 16157-1  on  Intelligent transport systems is useful for: 

• Road traffic regulation department 
• Road Transport management  
• Traffic Information Centres (TICs) 
• Traffic Control Centres (TCCs) 
• Service Providers (SPs) 

Why should you use BS EN 16157-1-  Intelligent transport systems?  

BS EN 16157-1defines a common set of data modelling specifications to support the vision of a seamless interoperable exchange of traffic and travel information across boundaries, including national, urban, interurban, road administrations, infrastructure providers and service providers. 

Standardization in BS EN 16157-1is a vital constituent to ensure interoperability, reduction of risk, reduction of the cost base, promotion of open marketplaces and many social, economic and community benefits to be gained from more informed travellers, network managers and transport operators.  

BS EN 16157-1includes the framework and context for exchanges, the modelling approach, data content and data structure and relationships 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 16157-1:2018 supersedes DD CEN/TS 16157‑1:2011. BS EN 16157-1:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to DD CEN/TS 16157‑1:2011. These include: 

• Correction of unclear phrases 
• Methodology now based on UML 2 
• Metamodel now based on explicit UML profile 
• Pre-defined model elements removed (these are now covered by Part 7)