Intelligent Road Marking Systems enabling future connected mobility

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) will pave the way towards automation and better traffic management. However, the deployment of these technologies is slowed down also due to the high cost of applying the V2I/I2V infrastructure required. The integration of low-cost micro/nano sensors into road elements (i.e. road pavement tapes/markers) would avoid the need for costly infrastructural elements and support the development of a more intelligent and cost-effective road infrastructure. This paper proposes a new generation of intelligent road markings that will boost the uptake of cooperative system applications. The document describes the added value of the intelligent road marking system to be developed within the SAFE STRIP project, meant to make roads self-explanatory for all road users and all vehicle generations. Key features derived from this disruptive innovation are therefore: (i) support real-time predictive road maintenance functions through dynamic road embedded sensors inputs, (ii) reduce the overall the infrastructure operational installation and maintenance costs and (iii) allow faster, more position specific and context oriented communication and data sharing between vehicle and infrastructure.