Destination CCAM: Insights, trends, and expectations for connected, cooperative and automated mobility in Europe

In July 2023, the EC published a stakeholder survey aimed at gathering insights from experts in the road transport community regarding the status of CCAM in Europe. The survey was structured according to four main themes related to CCAM:

1. potential and impact
2. expectations
3. governance and
4. readiness

In total, the answers from 276 respondents, very or somewhat familiar with the CCAM concept, were analysed. Most respondents believed that CCAM could improve road safety by minimising human error and accidents. Reducing the number of people killed and seriously injured on roads was the priority chosen most often for improving the transport system. Despite high expectations, most respondents were still concerned with CCAM solutions in high-risk driving scenarios and potential dilemmas. Thus, research and development of automated driving is needed to ensure their safe operation regardless of the situation.