Highlights
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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU stands in solidarity with Ukraine. The EU is acting swiftly and decisively to put an end to Russia’s aggression by imposing wide-ranging sanctions and measures. In parallel, it is supporting the Ukrainian people by providing financial, military and humanitarian assistance. This page collects information on transport measures.
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Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. It is the largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility.
The theme for TRA 2024 is “Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility”.
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Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a fully decarbonised, resilient, seamless and digital transport and mobility network in Europe. It will take stock of the ambitious goals set out in the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
News
The Expert Group on Urban Mobility (EGUM) has adopted its recommendations on Urban Vehicle Access Regulations .
The award, divided into three categories, aims to promote fairness, diversity, and equality, and to celebrate outstanding and inspiring women and their achievements in the rail sector.
In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU, together with Ukraine and Moldova launched the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes in May 2022, establishing new transport routes to keep Ukraine’s imports and exports flowing via rail, road and inland waterways.
The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), comes into force on 13 April 2024, supporting the transition towards more sustainable transport by setting obligatory targets for the rollout of recharging and refuelling transport infrastructure.
The Commission adopted a set of measures to address the unique safety challenges of new emerging air mobility concepts and services and ensure that their operations will be as safe as those in manned aviation.
The Commission is announcing the selection of 42 new projects deploying alternative fuels infrastructure that will receive over €424 million in EU support.