IM‑SAFE: harmonised EU standard for infrastructure safety

Results and impact

IM‑SAFE brought together best practices, technology developments, and digital innovations to create a clear pathway toward standardised monitoring across Europe.

By closing long‑standing gaps between existing regulations and real‑world practice, the project helps organisations work with cleaner, more comparable data—leading to safer structures, better‑targeted maintenance and, ultimately, a more resilient transport network.

Its work accelerates Europe’s transition toward a Single European Transport Area by supporting predictive maintenance, data‑driven decisions, and improved infrastructure reliability.

TNO’s role

As project coordinator, TNO steered scientific and technical activities and ensured alignment with EU regulations. By connecting authorities, industry and researchers,

TNO helped build a common language for infrastructure monitoring, turning a complex landscape into an actionable roadmap for safer European mobility.