The Commission launched a public consultation in April 2006 in view of the Communication Stepping up the fight against terrorism.
During the public consultation the stakeholders expressed a strong interest in exchanging best practise at the European level. To reach improved security levels for European urban transport systems, the Communication proposes the setting up of a national Focal Point in each Member State and the creation of an Urban Transport Security Expert Working Group.
The Urban Transport Security Expert Working Group will facilitate a closer cooperation between Member States and all the national authorities and operators involved at a European level.