Added value and applications from the Bike2CAV project
Bike2CAV anticipated added value
New C-ITS services for cyclists
New C-ITS services for VRUs at intersections
Improved detection of VRUs thanks to CAVs
Evaluation of risks at intersections
Expected uses for cyclists
Reduction in collisions thanks to warning systems
Reduction in collisions through CAVs providing more consistent awareness of the presence of cyclists
Confirmation that CAV can recognise cyclists in 99.9% of cases
Expected applications for public administration / infrastructure operators
Tools for evaluating intersections in terms of risk exposure, allowing a basis to be established for targeted action to improve safety in risk zones.
Evidence of the effectiveness of C-ITS services for cyclists in reducing collision risk.
The identification of potential safety feature equipment for bicycles.
Expected applications for producers of CAVs / driver assistance systems
Improved detection rates of cyclists thanks to better environmental perception or cooperative detection in challenging driving situations.
Quicker reactions to collision risks
Lower rate of false warnings
Expected uses for society and the environment: environmental and ethical benefits
Reduction in the economic burden of healthcare and rehabilitation costs incurred through cycling accidents thanks to increased road safety (for example, through collision avoidance).
Reduction in exposure to physical danger, rendering everyday cycling more attractive.
Support for citywide, national, and EU level efforts to increase the share of bicycle traffic on roads, thereby reducing emissions and yielding environmental and health benefits.
Ethical questions regarding personal data protection will be addressed within the framework of a data management system.
