BS EN 16157-3:2018

What is BS EN 16157-3-  Intelligent transport systems about?  

BS EN 16157-3 specifies and defines component facets supporting the exchange and shared use of data and information in the field of traffic and travel. 

The component facets include the framework and context for exchanges, the modelling approach, data content, data structure and relationships. 

BS EN 16157-3 is applicable to: 

• Traffic and travel information which is of relevance to road networks 
• Public transport information that is of direct relevance to the use of a road network  
• Traffic and travel information in the case of Cooperative intelligent transport systems 

BS EN 16157-3 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 16157-3  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 
• Operator-initiated actions 
• 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 instructions relating to use of the road network 

BS EN 16157-3  specifies the informational structures, relationships, roles, attributes and associated data types required for publishing situation traffic and travel information within the DATEX II framework.  

Who is BS EN 16157-3- Intelligent transport systems for? 

BS EN 16157-3 on  DATEX II data exchange for traffic management and information is useful for: 

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

Why should you use BS EN 16157-3-  Intelligent transport systems?  

BS EN 16157-3 helps the users with the benefits of a common set of data exchange 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 this context is 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 travelers, network managers, and transport operators. 

BS EN 16157-3 allows the manufacturers with the information related to the framework and context for exchanges, the modelling approach, data content, data structure and relationships. 

BS EN 16157-3 deals with the publication of situation information that specifies the structures and definitions of information that may be exchanged to convey situation information relating to a road network, both from a road network manager and road user point of view.

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 16157-3:2018 supersedes DD CEN/TS 16157‑3:2011. BS EN 16157-3:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to DD CEN/TS 16157‑3:2011. These include: 

• Remodelling of the cause of traffic situations, better fitting the operational use 
• Enabling the mark up of Safety Related traffic information according to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 886/2013 
• Improving consistency of accidents and vehicle obstructions 
• Adding several requested enumeration literals to support operational requirements 
• Correcting of different bugs