News
The Commission welcomes "historic" agreement on new trans-European transport network
30/05/2013
Siim Kallas, Commission Vice-President responsible for transport, today welcomed the agreement between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament on proposals to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unified transport network (TEN-T).
Commission proposes upgrade for 300 key seaports
23/05/2013
The European Commission has today launched a new initiative to improve port operations and onward transport connections at 319 key seaports along Europe’s coastline. The guidelines and legal changes being proposed will help port operators upgrade their services and facilities as well as giving them more financial autonomy.
Road transport: Commission speeds up roll-out of information services for motorists
15/05/2013
The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of 'intelligent information services', such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers. They can be provided through different means such as variable road signs, the radio and mobile phone applications.
Commission plans to support development of 'smarter cities'
14/05/2013
Under the European Commission's leadership, a high-profile group of mayors and industry representatives has started to work towards making Europe’s cities 'smarter'.
Statement on Cabotage- EC Transport Spokesperson
14/05/2013
Statement by EC Spokesperson for Transport Helen Kearns on cabotage.
Single European Sky: Commission paves the way for more ambitious performance targets
03/05/2013
The European Commission adopted today revised implementing Regulations on performance and charging, setting the framework for the upcoming negotiations on targets for the second reference period (2015 to 2019) of the SES Performance Scheme.
Air Traffic Management: Commission launches the deployment of SESAR
03/05/2013
The Commission has adopted today a new Regulation establishing governance and incentive mechanisms to facilitate the effective and timely deployment of SESAR, the Union's flagship project that aims at modernising the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system and enhancing its performance.
