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The EU and transport

Transport is a key factor in the European economy and there is an increasing demand for efficient transport systems within Europe.

EU transport policy aims to:

• provide a high level of mobility to people and businesses throughout Europe
• protect the environment, ensure energy efficiency and security
• promote minimum labour standards and protect the interests of passengers and citizens
• encourage innovation and increase efficiency and sustainability of the growing transport sector
• provide policy and initiatives are funded under the budget heading: "Competitiveness for Growth and Employment".

Relevant funding instruments for the transport sector include: the STEER programme within Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE) and Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), Marco Polo II, FP7, ERDF, INTERREG and LIFE+.

Members can view current relevant calls for projects proposals in the eu funding calls area of the members site

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