Investment in Europe’s transport must be maintained

In Europe leading transport research specialists are calling for the Horizon 2020 budget for Smart, Green and Integrated Transport to be maintained at the €7.69 billion proposed by the European Commission. These specialists comprise European associations representing industry, research providers, academia, infrastructure, operators and users in the road, rail, air and waterborne transport sectors. These are calling for an appropriate budget share for transport research in the future Horizon 2020 Framework P
January 2, 2013 Read time: 1 min
In Europe leading transport research specialists are calling for the Horizon 2020 budget for Smart, Green and Integrated Transport to be maintained at the €7.69 billion proposed by the 2465 European Commission. These specialists comprise European associations representing industry, research providers, academia, infrastructure, operators and users in the road, rail, air and waterborne transport sectors. These are calling for an appropriate budget share for transport research in the future Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. As the specialists point out, transport is the backbone of the European economy and underpins social interaction and development throughout the Member States. Research in mobility and transport is crucial for European progress as well as a key contributor to meeting future societal, environmental and economic challenges.

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