Public Participation in Developing a Common Framework for the Assessment and Management of Sustainable Innovation

Glossary

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VIA VERDE

Via Verde is an automatic and electronic payment system created in Portugal, initially to facilitate the collection of motorway tolls. The system uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, where an electronic device, called an identifier, is installed inside the vehicle, usually on the windscreen. When the vehicle passes a toll equipped with reading antennas, the system identifies the vehicle, automatically debits the corresponding amount and allows it to pass without having to stop.

Over time, Via Verde lane has expanded to parking payments, where you can pay automatically in participating car parks and parking meter zones without the need for tickets or coins.
Or payments for automatic car washes and even at entrances to parks and bridges.
Via Verde is operated by Brisa, one of Portugal’s main concessionaires, and is recognised as an innovative solution that combines efficiency, convenience and sustainability, helping to reduce congestion and environmental impact.

https://www.viaverde.pt/particulares

Related sector

  • H - Transporting and storage
  • J - Information and communication
  • S - Other services activities

SI Lead organisation

Brisa Concessão Rodoviária, SA - Business actor ( Medium to large private organisations (Corporations, Firms) )

https://www.viaverde.pt/particulares

SI Scope

Portugal

Link to H2020 SI Priorities

  • ICT systems improving resource efficiency
  • ICT to assess and predict climate actions
  • Eco-solutions to reduce raw materials use
  • ICT mapping natural resources and trends
  • Climate action eco-innovation policies

SI Type

  • Service / Process - Via Verde is primarily a service innovation because it introduces an innovative way of providing toll collection, parking management, and other mobility-related services through electronic, contactless, and automated systems. It transforms the way road users interact with tolls and services, offering convenience and efficiency. Via Verde also represents process innovation because it revolutionizes the underlying processes of traffic management, toll collection, and data exchange. The system streamlines these processes, reducing traffic congestion, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing user experience through automation and technology.
  • Organisational / Business model - Via Verde has a unique business model in terms of partnerships with private companies (e.g., Brisa) and public entities (e.g., government agencies managing transport infrastructure). This innovation enables seamless integration of different services such as tolling, fuel payment, parking, and electric vehicle charging.

SI Objectives

  • Improve Traffic Flow and Reduce Congestion
  • Increase Environmental Sustainability
  • Enhance User Convenience
  • Promote the Adoption of Smart Mobility Solutions
  • Support the Development of a Sustainable Mobility Ecosystem

SI Factors of success

  • Economic - Cost Efficiency: Via Verde helps reduce fuel consumption and travel time, leading to cost savings for drivers, transport companies, and the economy as a whole. The system also optimizes toll collection and infrastructure usage, which improves the financial efficiency of the transport network.

Sources

  • Secondary - Media articles and news reports,
  • Tertiary - Websites
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This project has received funding from the European Union's Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement number 612113.

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