Smart Transport: Building the Digital Future of Mobility

This report explores how digital technologies and standards are transforming transport systems into connected, data‑driven networks. It examines the role of intelligent transport systems (ITS), including AI‑enabled traffic management, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), connected and automated vehicles, and smart public transport platforms. A central theme is the importance of standards in enabling interoperability, safety, and trust across increasingly complex and integrated transport ecosystems. The report highlights how digital infrastructure—such as real‑time data systems, EV charging networks, and integrated ticketing platforms—is becoming as critical as physical infrastructure. It also identifies key challenges, including fragmentation of systems, lack of standardisation, and barriers to data sharing, which can limit the effectiveness and inclusivity of smart transport solutions. Through case studies and policy analysis, the report demonstrates how coordinated standards can support innovation, sustainability, and user-centred mobility. It concludes that achieving the full potential of smart transport requires alignment between technology, policy, and standards to ensure systems are interoperable, scalable, and inclusive.