Stakeholders’ Survey on the Introduction of Connected and Automated Vehicles in Greece

Abstract

Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) have been among the most emerging topics in automobility during the past decade. Technologically, the advances show its feasibility and numerous pilot applications worldwide imply its operability in urban and highway contexts. However, what is of utmost importance is to achieve a smooth and effective deployment, in order to ensure that the transportation system - and society in broader terms - shall benefit from their positive implications (among which fostering road safety) and avoid shortcomings and side-effects. In Greece, road safety has been a traditionally critical issue, in which significant progress has been achieved in the latest years. However, apart from small-scale piloting, limited CAV deployment activities have been undertaken so far. In order to identify how CAV could optimally be introduced in the Greek transportation reality, a survey has been designed, addressing stakeholders from different fields (academics, researchers, local authorities, transport operators, etc.). The aim of the survey is primarily to investigate the stakeholders’ opinion on the processes, actions and frameworks towards the deployment of CAV in Greece while, at a later stage, these results will facilitate the definition of deployment scenarios. The survey has been undertaken online, with the use of a specifically designed structured questionnaire, including questions varying from general opinion and acceptance of CAVs, to specific issues regarding, technological, legislative and regulatory issues. In total 47 questions were addressed to the participants and 21 answers received so far. This paper is presenting the survey, along with preliminary results and insights.