Transport Research in the European Research Area

The following Policy Brochures were published in summer 2006:
River information services – as policy implementation flows from research
The “Harmonised River Information Services (RIS) on Inland Waterways in
the Community” Directive 2005/44/EC is an important policy document
for establishing pan-European RIS. This booklet describes the RIS and
their developments in Europe. The contributions of research activities
to European transport policies are illustrated by the best-practice
example of RIS development. The values of EU research programmes are
demonstrated through their support in formulating the development of
transport policy, and in assisting the implementation of that policy.
The SESAR initiative – research paves the way for the Single European Sky
SESAR, the Single European Sky implementation programme jointly
funded by the European Commission and Eurocontrol through the TEN-T
scheme, is the unique opportunity to make the vision of a Single European
Sky in air transport become a reality by the year 2020. One of its definition
phase milestones was to devise an Air Traffic Management master plan
by early 2008, defining common goals and required developments
of European air traffic control infrastructures. This brochure highlights
SESAR’s scope and its impact on the overall Single European Sky scheme
by looking at recent research, live trials, studies and advances in technical
equipment, as well as its legislative and organisational framework.
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Motorways of the sea – modernising European short sea shipping links
TRANSPORT RESEARCH IN THE EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA
Maritime transport not only acts as the backbone of international trade, it
also offers great potential for intra-community commercial exchanges. The
EU now has a policy goal of achieving a clean, safe and efficient transport
system, through the development of ‘motorways of the sea’, a concept of
transforming short sea shipping into a real alternative to congested roads.
This brochure aims to show the contribution of European research to the
policy goal. Beginning with explanations of the concept and its system of
logistics, the brochure introduces research activities and findings on the
socio-economic impact, market and financial strategies, operational and
organisational optimisation, application of new technologies, effective
port/terminal operations and maritime safety. Conclusions highlight the
latest achievements of motorways of the sea and call for decision makers
to support its development.