128. The GRVA Chair recalled the request of WP.29 at its 189th session (ECE/TRANS/WP.29/2023/1171, para. 67) to draft a basis document to organize collaboration with WP.1. He introduced the document WP.29-190-07, proposing mechanisms to structure and support the collaboration of WP.1 and WP.29 regarding Automated Driving Systems.

130. The representative of Canada welcomed the document, as it illustrated the scope and purpose of the collaboration as well as some of the objectives and mechanisms. He stressed that working parties should only organize a workshop if there was a specific need.

131. The representative of the Netherlands inquired whether the document was assumed to be completed or open to include new subjects of common interest. The Chair of GRVA clarified that the document was focused on providing a framework for the collaboration between WP.1 and WP.29.

132. The representative of the United States of America welcomed the document and suggested not to include a list of concrete topics, as the document should set the ground rules on how WP.1 and WP.29 communicate with each other.

133. WP.29 welcomed the document and agreed to resume considerations at its November 2023 session.

134. The WP.1 Secretary informed WP.29 about the recent achievements of WP.1, in particular the adoption of a Resolution on safety considerations for activities other than driving (ECE/TRANS/WP.1/2021/2/Rev.1) and the amendment proposal on the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic regarding light and light signalling aspects. He reported on the WP.1 session in March 2023 (for more details please see ECE/TRANS/WP.1/183) being relevant for WP.29, informing about discussions on remote driving and remote management, the Group of Experts on Drafting a New Legal Instrument on the Use of Automated Vehicles in traffic (currently focusing on ITC’s on the needs assessment and the ToR review), human factors and automated driving, and the progress made by the Group of Experts on Road Signs and Signals.