The Converter
Interoperability vs. Harmonization
We at the APDS are convinced that there is no “one size fits all” standard. Depending on the particular use case/project, a different exchange format might be advisable. We see APDS as a good base format for generating alternative representations of the same data. Therefore, we favor interoperability over harmonization.
Converters
To facilitate the process of deriving alternative representations from APDS-formatted data, APDS and EPA have collaboratively developed converters to generate DATEX II or NeTEx conformant output from an APDS-formatted source. These converters will soon be made available as a hosted, managed service.
Related Standards
ISO TS5206/1
In March 2022, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) formally adopted a global parking data specification based on the APDS specifications for vehicle parking and mobility data. Following a formal review and consideration process, the 30 contributing National Standard Bodies participating in ISO's Intelligent transport systems Technical Committee (ISO/TC204) voted strongly in favor of developing and adopting the APDS standard as an ISO Technical Specification. This is published as ISO TS 5206-1 "Intelligent transport systems — Parking — Part 1: Core data model.”
DATEX II Part 6
DATEX II is the electronic language used in Europe for the exchange of traffic information and traffic data. DATEX II is a multi-part Standard, maintained by CEN Technical Committee 278, Road Transport and Traffic Telematics.
Part 6 (out of 12) of the DATEX II specification covers parking publications. In 2022, DATEX II revised part 6 based on the APDS model.
CEN NeTEx
NeTEx is a CEN Technical Standard for exchanging Public Transport schedules and related data. Part 5 of 6 (CEN/TS 16614-5:2021) specifies an exchange format for alternative modes of transportation, one of which is parking.
