Overview
ISO/TR 12770:2023 - "Intelligent transport systems - Mobility integration - ITS data aggregation role and functional model" is a Technical Report from ISO/TC 204 that defines a role and functional model for ITS data aggregation. The document provides a conceptual architecture, actor relationships, a taxonomy of procedures, and references for building ITS data aggregation services used in cooperative ITS and smart city mobility integration.
Keywords: ITS data aggregation, intelligent transport systems, mobility integration, ISO/TR 12770:2023, smart city data.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Role and functional model: Describes the ITS data aggregation role as a core building block and how it fits within broader ITS service architectures.
- Conceptual architecture: Defines actors (e.g., data aggregators, application service providers, map service providers, big-data management entities, in‑vehicle systems, digital infrastructure providers) and their interactions.
- Service definition & QoS: Outlines service definition approaches and quality-of-service expectations for aggregated ITS data (timeliness, reliability, accountability).
- Data sharing and platforms: Discusses frameworks for ITS data provision, common platform options, and organization of generic procedures for data sharing.
- Privacy, security, and trustworthiness: Identifies privacy controls, security controls, and accountability needs for handling probe and sensor data in urban environments.
- Open-source / API concepts: Covers open-source and open API approaches to enable interoperable data access and integration.
- Operational concepts: Includes concept of operations, roles/responsibilities, regulatory considerations, and national variation guidance.
Keywords: data sharing, privacy control, open API, data aggregator, quality of service.
Practical applications
ISO/TR 12770:2023 is intended to guide the design and deployment of ITS data aggregation services that support:
- Real-time traffic monitoring and congestion management
- Multimodal mobility platforms and shared mobility services
- Connected and automated vehicle data exchange for route planning and safety services
- Smart city dashboards integrating transport, environment, and infrastructure data
- Big data pipelines for analytics, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), and digital twins
Keywords: smart city, connected vehicles, automated driving, mobility-as-a-service.
Who should use this standard
- City transport authorities and smart city program managers
- ITS system architects and integrators
- Mobility service providers, map and location service vendors
- OEMs and in‑vehicle system suppliers
- Regulators and approval authorities focused on data governance and privacy
Related standards
- ISO/TR 4445 (role context reference)
- ISO 15638 series (service framework for smart city platforms)
- Coordination with ISO/TC 204 (ITS) and ISO/TC 22 (in‑vehicle systems)
Using ISO/TR 12770:2023 helps organizations build interoperable, secure, and privacy-aware ITS data aggregation services that accelerate mobility integration across cities and transport networks.