"Smart road", the road to the XXI century

Jacobo DÍAZ PINEDA
Managing Director
Asociación Española de la Carretera (AEC)

Elena GONZÁLEZ DE LA PEÑA
Subdirectora General Técnica 
Asociación Española de la Carretera (AEC)

ABSTRACT

The idea of ​​"Smart road" is based on the definition of a broad and inclusive concept that incorporates all aspects and efforts to improve the road sector have been launched in recent years, such as environmental improvements, technology for traffic management, analysis of the life cycle in the construction and operation, improving road design to take into account the limitations of users and the latest solutions for funding.

This article describes the basis for the development of the concept of "Smart road", which encompasses and enhances the many positive aspects of the road are collected and proposes a model of road transport that adapts to the needs of citizens and defends their importance in offering global transportation. The challenge is in its development.

KEYWORDS

Mobility, Environment, Life cycle, Transport, Sustainability,