FREILOT pilot phase launched

European cities urgently need solutions to help them improve transport efficiency, decrease congestion delays and costs as well as reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The FREILOT initiative is designed to provide services that will increase energy efficiency in goods transport in European urban areas.

The FREILOT pilot phase was launched in the charming city of Helmond, The Netherlands, on 28 October 2010. FREILOT services were explained and demonstrated in real-life conditions with the help of Peek Traffic, Van den Broek Logistics and the Helmond fire service. A FREILOT simulator was on hand so that all visitors could experience and even feel the FREILOT technology in action. FREILOT consortium experts were on hand to explain the technology and its implications as well as answer any and all questions. Finally, a forum was held so that interested stakeholders could discuss the FREILOT concept and how it could be applied in their city or business.

The workshop was open to all users - and was of particular interest for public authorities and city representatives, representatives of the freight industry, the media, as well as all interested in ITS and its real life deployment.

For the agenda, click here.

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