Rapp Trans is supporting DfT as part of the TDP Demonstrations programme and are currently responsible for the management of the Learning for DfT from the programme. We have been instrumental in assisting DfT with the definition of the roles and actors for the Demonstrations, and in working with the internal and external stakeholders who may be involved in these roles for the demonstration.

We have also worked with the Communications Team to assist with the development of the communications strategy and with the modelling team to initiate new work on the compliance strategy for distance-based road pricing.

Rapp Trans is currently supporting DfT in enabling interoperability between Tag & Beacon schemes in the UK. Rapp Trans were responsible for the development of the UK Top-up Specification and associated Test specification which are based on EN 15507:2007 - Interoperability Application Profile.

Rapp Trans is also a member of the CEN project team responsible for the development of the Test Specification for EN 15509.

The London Congestion Charging scheme was introduced in February 2003 and subsequently extended by the Western Extension in February 2007. Between 2004 and 2007 Transport for London (TfL), through the Technology Trials Programme, investigated different road user charging technologies and their suitability to provide more flexibility to the operation of the scheme and/or potential to reduce operational costs.

Rapp Trans were involved in all 3 stages of the technology trials programme and played a significant role in the design, implementation and analysis of the Tag & Beacon trials which developed and tested the concept of an Urban Charge Point in the London Environment.

During 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the 'DSRC & ANPR Camera Detection Infrastructure Framework Contract'. Rapp Trans was one of the main authors for the Statement of Requirement and its experts were members of TfL Technical Design Study team and the evaluation teams for the PQQ, ITP and ITS.

During 2006 and 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the Core Services Provider Contract for the replacement of the back office systems for Congestion Charging. Our experts provided input into the Statement of Requirement and were involved in the Technical Design Study and evaluation of final submissions.

Between 2004 and 2005 Rapp Trans provided independent technical advice and quality reviews for HMRC for the LRUC programme. This included reviews of deliverables prepared by scheme consultants and in-house teams, as well as contributing to thinking during formative stages of the project and evaluation of bidders responses.

Rapp Trans were a partner in the Systems Engineering Project within the DIRECTS Programme and were responsible for expert reviews of the DIRECTS contractor's outputs, RUC system security and the development of Open Minimum Interoperability Specification (OMIS) which was to form the specification for all RUC schemes within the UK.

LSVA has been in successful operation since the 1st of January 2001 and was implemented with Rapp Trans as a key partner.

Rapp Trans continues to contribute to the maintenance, optimisation and further development of the operational system. Rapp Trans provides expert consulting in technical matters, in European standardisation and in international interoperability.

The national heavy goods vehicle distance-based tax project was launched by the French government as a result of the environment round table in October 2007. The project involves the collection of a tax without stopping the liable vehicles, deployment of innovative contracts and technologies.

A consultancy team led by Rapp Trans supports the French government in the planning of this strategic project to be implemented within a very short time frame. Our team is responsible for the general and technical assistance across the programme, preparation of the statement of requirements, and supporting the procurement process.

EUROPPASS was awarded the implementation and operations of the Austrian electronic fee collection system for heavy goods vehicles on motorways. The system was successfully introduced in January 2004.

Rapp Trans supported EUROPPASS in the system realisation through the development of operational procedures, reviewing functional and technical specifications, supporting interoperability discussions with adjacent countries, test plans, and monitoring acceptance testing.

The Republic of Slovenia has decided on an Action Plan that, amongst other measures, foresees the introduction of a charge on heavy vehicles travelling on the national roads network.

Rapp Trans has won the consultancy contract for this project together with a Slovenian partner. The consortium has been tasked to develop the system concept, to produce the investment documentation and to prepare the call for tenders for the system operations. The project is very ambitious both regarding its targets and its timing, requiring a large and skilled team of experts with high availability.

A second generation of on board units (Emotach) is planned to be introduced during 2009 in the Swiss Heavy Vehicles Fee System (LSVA). The new OBU will gradually replace the first generation (TRIPON) that has been in operation since the start of the system in 2001.

Rapp Trans supports the Swiss customs throughout the whole life cycle of this programme, activities have included the pre-study, preparation of the statement of requirements, tender evaluation, monitoring the implementation by the supplier and performing acceptance testing.

The Australian States plan to introduce intelligent and controlled access to specific roads, areas or infrastructures within Australia for heavy goods vehicles. Participating vehicles will be equipped with a nation-wide certified on-board unit provided by the private sector.

Rapp Trans was responsible for the development of the functional and technical specification for the on-board unit and the associated test suite for certification.

Rapp Trans is supporting DfT as part of the TDP Demonstrations programme and are currently responsible for the management of the Learning for DfT from the programme. We have been instrumental in assisting DfT with the definition of the roles and actors for the Demonstrations, and in working with the internal and external stakeholders who may be involved in these roles for the demonstration.

We have also worked with the Communications Team to assist with the development of the communications strategy and with the modelling team to initiate new work on the compliance strategy for distance-based road pricing.

The London Congestion Charging scheme was introduced in February 2003 and subsequently extended by the Western Extension in February 2007. Between 2004 and 2007 Transport for London (TfL), through the Technology Trials Programme, investigated different road user charging technologies and their suitability to provide more flexibility to the operation of the scheme and/or potential to reduce operational costs.

Rapp Trans were involved in all 3 stages of the technology trials programme and played a significant role in the design, implementation and analysis of the Tag & Beacon trials which developed and tested the concept of an Urban Charge Point in the London Environment.

The Dutch Government aims to introduce distance-based charging of all motor vehicles and on all roads in 2012. In order not to raise the tax-burden on the average motorist, the current vehicle-ownership related taxes will be reduced or completely abolished ("Anders Betalen voor Mobiliteit").

Tariffs per kilometre will depend on vehicle characteristics, as well as time and place. The charge should lead to a fairer allocation of costs as they are more proportional to actual usage. In addition positive effects on traffic, economy and environment are expected.

Rapp Trans supports the Dutch Ministry of Transport since 2004, and provides advice on functional, technical and cost related issues.

The Australian States plan to introduce intelligent and controlled access to specific roads, areas or infrastructures within Australia for heavy goods vehicles. Participating vehicles will be equipped with a nation-wide certified on-board unit provided by the private sector.

Rapp Trans was responsible for the development of the functional and technical specification for the on-board unit and the associated test suite for certification.

The London Congestion Charging scheme was introduced in February 2003 and subsequently extended by the Western Extension in February 2007. Between 2004 and 2007 Transport for London (TfL), through the Technology Trials Programme, investigated different road user charging technologies and their suitability to provide more flexibility to the operation of the scheme and/or potential to reduce operational costs.

Rapp Trans were involved in all 3 stages of the technology trials programme and played a significant role in the design, implementation and analysis of the Tag & Beacon trials which developed and tested the concept of an Urban Charge Point in the London Environment.

During 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the 'DSRC & ANPR Camera Detection Infrastructure Framework Contract'. Rapp Trans was one of the main authors for the Statement of Requirement and its experts were members of TfL Technical Design Study team and the evaluation teams for the PQQ, ITP and ITS.

During 2006 and 2007 Rapp Trans supported TfL, in its procurement of the Core Services Provider Contract for the replacement of the back office systems for Congestion Charging. Our experts provided input into the Statement of Requirement and were involved in the Technical Design Study and evaluation of final submissions.

The standards cover EFC systems based on DSRC, GNSS/CN, and smart card technologies. The EFC standards suite includes "requirements" and associated test procedures, in order to support conformity evaluation of products. It also includes security guidelines that can be useful in the preparation or evaluation of security requirements.

The EFC standards provide key elements for achieving national and international interoperability. They are used in more than 30 countries (Japan, Australia, South America, Europe etc) and 100 systems around the world. More than 25 million and 20 000 compliant on-board and roadside equipment units have been issued, respectively.

A Rapp Trans staff member, as the appointed chairman, coordinates the development of the world-wide and European EFC standards. Our experts also participate in the preparation of the standards.

Rapp Trans is currently supporting DfT in enabling interoperability between Tag & Beacon schemes in the UK. Rapp Trans were responsible for the development of the UK Top-up Specification and associated Test specification which are based on EN 15507:2007 - Interoperability Application Profile.

Rapp Trans is also a member of the CEN project team responsible for the development of the Test Specification for EN 15509.

The European Directive 2004/52/EC deals with the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the European Union. It sets out principles and targets for an international agreement on the definition of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS). It is expected that on-board units will be provided to users wanting the EETS service by any authorised Issuer for use with all eligible charging schemes across Europe.

Rapp Trans has participated in the programme of work on the definition of the EETS. Our staff has led 5 and been involved in several more of the 13 Expert Groups commissioned by the European Commission.

Rapp Trans was commissioned by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to prepare a plan for a set of coherent standards, specifications and guidelines in support of the European Directive (2004/52/EC) on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems. Rapp Trans provided stakeholder analysis, recommendations on actions and a programme of work for the European Electronic Toll System (EETS) standardisation.

The recommendations have been adopted as the basis for the forward programme within CEN.