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Introduction

SafeTRIP project’s general objective is to provide an integrated system platform that will allow any third party company to develop applications for the road market. SafeTRIP will integrate innovative satellite technologies and communication features including accurate satellite positioning, 2-way data communication with TV and radio broadcasting via satellite. These unique features will drive a new generation of services with the goal to improve road safety while contributing to the protection of the environment in a secure data system that optimizes operational efficiencies while protecting the privacy of private citizens.

This tutorial is designed to enable interested parties to understand current and emerging needs in the area of safety, security and environmental impact of intercity travel in cars, commercial vehicles, and passenger coaches.

The SafeTRIP project team has identified four key stakeholders - road operators, passenger transport operators, individual citizens, and emergency services. After a description of the survey method employed for each group, this document details the needs identified by each stakeholder group. These needs are categorized by safety, (data) security, environment, navigation, and entertainment.

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SAFETRIP.eu is a project co-funded by the European Commission, DG Research

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