"Mobility and Transport Newsletter" Newsletter Issues

Agreement on the first 'Europe on the Move' proposal: Modernising the European Electronic Toll Service (20/11/2018)

The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional political agreement on the 'European Electronic toll service' (EETS). The proposal is part of the First Mobility Package for clean, competitive and connected mobility, adopted by the Commission in May 2017. The Directive pursues the objective of making it possible to pay tolls in the whole EU with only one subscription contract and a single on-board device. At the same time, it facilitates the identification of road users who have failed to pay a road fee. This European initiative will enhance cross-border interoperability of electronic tolls, contribute to administrative simplification and reduce fraud.

European Commission welcomes agreement on safeguarding competition in aviation (21/11/2018)

European Commission presents final road safety figures for 2017 on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (16/11/2018)

Study on economic and other benefits of one stop security arrangements (23/11/2018)

Aviation security: European Union is strengthening measures on vetting of aviation personnel (21/11/2018)

2019 edition of the Single European Sky Awards (23/11/2018)

Joint Press Statement on technical EC-Iran Workshop on Maritime Transport, Ports and Logistics (13/11/2018)

Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents 2018 (14/11/2018)

Latest TRIMIS DIGEST (23/11/2018)

Updating existing rules on rail Passenger Rights (15/11/2018)

@EC_Commission welcomes #EPlenary vote on updating the existing rules on rail #PassengerRights in the EU. Our focus is to ensure better passenger protection and promote more attractive #rail services.

Jobs in the EU (20/11/2018)

11 million jobs in the #EU, that is 1 out of 20 jobs, are transport service-related jobs. #Automation of transport will bring changes to the sector's jobs & skills , which could benefit women or physically impaired persons. #FutureTransportJobs

Road fatalities in 2017 (16/11/2018)

25 260 was the number of road fatalities in 2017. For the second year in a row, this number has decreased by 2% compared to the previous year. Nonetheless, further action is needed if we are to reach close to zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2050. That is why the Commission has adopted a new policy framework on road safety for the decade to come, accompanied by a Strategic Action Plan.

EU Research and Innovation in our daily life (27/11/2018)

SESAR Innovation Days (03/12/2018)

Graz Declaration: "Starting a new era: clean, safe and affordable mobility for Europe" (30/10/2018)

New Trans-European Network maps to improve connectivity with Eastern Partnership countries (09/11/2018)

The European Commission has today adopted the maps of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T core network) in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Republic of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Close cooperation on transport infrastructure networks will foster connectivity between the European Union and our Eastern neighbours. It will make border crossings more efficient and improve road safety. Efficient transport networks create growth and jobs and enable to bring people closer together, and allow for goods to move. This decision follows the signature of six high-level agreements between the EU and these six countries. The cooperation on infrastructure planning and development with neighbouring countries is part of the EU’s policy for a Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The Council and the European Parliament now have two months of scrutiny period before the act can enter into force.

Final Conference on Study on Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (07/11/2018)

Last days to register for conference on multimodality: “Delivering EU-wide multimodal travel information, planning and ticketing services – dream or reality?” (09/11/2018)

148 project proposals submitted under the 2018 CEF Transport call (25/10/2018)

SESAR tests drone surveillance system (24/10/2018)

Statement by TEN-T Coordinator Trautmann following Rail Baltica decision (29/10/2018)

EASA: EU and China strengthen their partnership in Madrid (30/10/2018)

Latest SESAR Newsletter (31/10/2018)

Graz Declaration (30/10/2018)

I welcome Graz Declaration on clean, safe & affordable mobility. It's in line w/ #MobilityPackages adopted by @EU_Commission. I encourage #Council to reach agreement w/@Europarl_EN and lead shift to low-emission mobility. Towards vision 0 👍🏽

Connecting Europe Facility (02/11/2018)

InvestEU: we proposed to invest €700 million in 49 key projects to respond to sustainable & innovative transport infrastructure needs. Projects will promote use of alternative fuels & electric cars, #rail & waterbrone, modern air traffic management. More: http://ow.ly/jwhO30mrsDS

Women in transport (09/11/2018)

Only 22 % of transport workers in the EU are women. The European Commission is exploring ways to attract more women to the transport sector. A conference on this topic will be held in Brussels on 27 November.

EASA public consultation on its airworthiness standards proposal (15/10/2018)

Deadline: 15 November 2018

Study on alternative communication bearers in the railway environment (12/10/2018)

Deadline: 19 November 2018

Conference on 'How to attract women to the transport sector?' (27/11/2018)

Commission launches the European Network of U-space Demonstrators (19/10/2018)

Today EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc launched the European network for drone demonstration projects. The network will become a forum to share knowledge on how to keep drone operations safe, secure and green. It will focus on the so-called U-space: a system that connects all drones flying in the air and that makes all drones visible for authorities and citizens.

Commission initials Horizontal Aviation Agreement with the Republic of Korea (12/10/2018)

EMSA pollution response measures mobilised following collision in the Mediterranean (10/10/2018)

Road Safety Newsletter: "Infrastructure is key to the EU’s road safety record" (17/10/2018)

Final report on Facilitation of Combined Transport (02/10/2018)

Shift2Rail awards 19 grants for its Call for Proposals 2018 (17/10/2018)

Latest TRIMIS Newsletter (19/10/2018)

Asia-Europe Business Forum (18/10/2018)

Europe & Asia have great opportunities to deepen sustainable, comprehensive & rule-based #connectivity for our citizens & businesses. We are ready to engage further on policy, partnerships & investment towards a sustainable, smart, inclusive, safe and secure mobility. #aebf2018

Romanian EU Presidency (16/10/2018)

Kick off meeting w/ Romanian EU Presidency - crucial presidency to deliver important files before the recess of the @Europarl_EN. #MobilityEU packages, #CEF, #digitalisation, #decarbonisation high on the agenda. Looking forward working together! #EU2019RO

8 434 km (19/10/2018)

8 434 km was the length of the EU high-speed rail network at the end of 2017. Since 2000, this figure has tripled. The countries with the longest high-speed networks are France, Spain, and Germany.

Horizon2020 Transport virtual info day (23/10/2018)

EU to invest nearly €700 million in sustainable and innovative transport (01/10/2018)

Transport Commissioner Bulc appoints Matthew Baldwin as European Coordinator for Road Safety (02/10/2018)

EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc this week announced the appointment of Matthew Baldwin, her Deputy Director-General at DG MOVE, as European Coordinator for Road Safety. He will help drive forward the new road safety strategy as set out under the Commission's third Mobility Package. The role will involve coordinating road safety efforts with Member States, the European Parliament, cities, regions and all stakeholders in the extensive European road safety community. He will continue in his role as Deputy Director General in DG MOVE, combining his new responsibility with work on sustainable mobility: for example, issues relating to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists; and safety issues more generally which emerge in the shift towards connected, automated and autonomous mobility.

Commission receives recommendations on improving air traffic in Europe (04/10/2018)

Third edition of ProjectEDWARD: the European Day Without a Road Death: 'Zero is much more than a number' (04/10/2018)

Update from the European Aviation Safety Agency on UK’s withdrawal (02/10/2018)

New European cities join the Urban Air Mobility initiative (28/09/2018)

Call for applications for the selection of members: Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF) (20/09/2018)

Call for applications for the selection of new observers: expert group on land transport security (25/09/2018)

See the Statistical pocketbook 2018 for the latest EU transport figures (05/10/2018)

Latest TRIMIS Newsletter (13/09/2018)

European Aviation Summit (03/10/2018)

EU Aviation Summit: we took stock of #AviationStrategyEU achievements, which has brought tangible benefits for entire aviation ecosystem. Work still needed to address airspace modernisation & social issues. Strong commitment from EU Ministers. I hope all stakeholders will engage.

RailBaltica (02/10/2018)

DG Hololei with Prime Minister of Estonia @ratasjuri :"@RailBaltica is essential to enhance connectivity of Baltic States with the rest of Europe. Baltic PMs confirmed strong political support in April this year, need to deliver now."

€695.1 million (01/10/2018)

The amount we have proposed to invest in 49 key projects to develop sustainable and innovative transport infrastructure in Europe across all transport modes. Selected projects will provide infrastructure enabling greater use of alternative fuels and electric cars, modernise Europe's air traffic management, and further develop waterborne and rail transport.

European Week of Regions and Cities (08/10/2018)

More than 2 600 cities participating in the European Mobility Week 2018: Mixing transport modes to improve quality of life (14/09/2018)

This year our flagship campaign: EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK sees a record-breaking year with over 2 700 towns and cities participating in more than 50 countries. The campaign's aim is to improve quality of life by promoting clean mobility and sustainable urban transport. The campaign culminates in car-free-day in more than 1 000 European cities. This year theme 'Mix and Move' encourages people to see how their daily travel needs can be met more efficiently, more cost-effectively, and more enjoyably by mixing transport modes. On 19 September the 2018 EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK also included the third edition of the European Day Without a Road Death, ProjectEDWARD, which aims at raising awareness on road safety. Organisations can still register their road safety events for ProjectEDWARD.

State of the Union 2018: Commission proposes to put an end to seasonal clock changes (12/09/2018)

Eurobarometer on rail satisfaction: Europeans increasingly satisfied with passenger rail services (18/09/2018)

European Commission receives the mandate to negotiate with Oman new aviation agreement (20/09/2018)

Towards quality inland waterway transport – State of Play (20/09/2018)

Commission appoints new coordinators for the Trans-European transport network (TEN-T) (14/09/2018)

Several European cities are joining the Urban Air Mobility Initiative (20/09/2018)

Call for applications for the selection of members of the expert group on maritime transport sustainability – the European Sustainable Shipping Forum (10/09/2018)

Rail: Better contingency management one year after Rastatt incident (13/08/2018)

Call for applications for the selection of additional members of the Stakeholders Advisory Group on Maritime Security (19/09/2018)

Cooperation agreement between EUROCONTROL and the SESAR Deployment Manager (05/09/2018)

Deadline of 2018 CEF Transport Call is approaching (21/09/2018)

€122 million available for Horizon 2020 transport projects (21/09/2018)

Latest TRIMIS Digest (21/09/2018)

Innotrans (18/09/2018)

InnoTrans is all about innovation, integration, digitalisation in the #rail sector, with @Shift2Rail_JU as our European accelerator. Rail is emerging and delivering as the backbone of the intermodal transport system of the future ! #InnoTrans2018

3rd Mobility Package (06/09/2018)

The third #MobilityPackage proposes new vehicle safety technologies & new rules on road infrastructure safety management – both very important measures for #RoadSafety. We need high level of ambitions & quick conclusion of negotiations: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/en/committees/video?event=20180906-0900-COMMITTEE-TRAN …

Eurobarometer (18/09/2018)

The results of the Eurobarometer survey on satisfaction of Europeans with rail services published by the Commission this week showed that 66% of Europeans are satisfied with the frequency of trains. The survey also looked at who travels by train and why, as well as to what extent people are happy with the services provided.

European Mobility Week (16/09/2018)

CIVITAS Forum (19/09/2018)

European Aviation: No more delays, the time for action is now! (13/07/2018)

Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc and Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism Karima Delli, realised a Joint Statement calling for action to tackle delays in air traffic in Europe. Our current air traffic system is struggling to cope with ever increasing volume of traffic, which contributes to delays. The system needs an urgent upgrade.

Adoption of new rules on mental fitness of aircrew (25/07/2018)

Director-General Hololei keynote speech – International Aviation Club, Washington DC (19/07/2018)

Public Consultation on summertime arrangements (04/07/2018)

EU-China Summit: deepening the strategic global partnership for transport (16/07/2018)

July infringements package: key decisions (19/07/2018)

Call for tender: Study on transport industry's approaches to combat insider threat (02/07/2018)

Director-General Hololei receives a letter co-signed by all 19 SESAR Deployment Alliance members calling for SESAR deployment manager lifecycle extension (25/07/2018)

Cities of Brussels, Plovdiv, Gent, Hamburg, Ingolstadt and Geneva join the Urban Air Mobility initiative (16/07/2018)

27 new projects selected for H2020 transport funding (06/07/2018)

Guidelines for Passenger Services at European Airports (pdf) (27/07/2018)

Road Safety newletter (27/07/2018)

The Shift2Rail July newsletter (26/07/2018)

The SESAR July newsletter (27/07/2018)

Passenger Rights (24/07/2018)

Remember your passenger rights when travelling in the #EU🇪🇺. Download our free mobile application 📲 http://europa.eu/!bg39vB I wish you a safe journey ✈️🚄🚢🚗🚴

Challenges for Aviation (19/07/2018)

"Aviation is a truly global industry and will need global solutions. #EU is proactively engaged in forging close partnership & recently made good progress in negotiations w/ int. partners & within @icao on CORSIA for reduced #aviation emissions" – DG Hololei addresses IAC

Flights (27/07/2018)

11 million – this is the flights forecast for 2018, which is expected to be the busiest year so far in terms of air traffic. This increasing volume of traffic contributes to delays. This summer, around 50,000 passengers will face delays, every day, leading to missed connections and unforeseen costs.

Traffic distribution rules for Schiphol airport and Lelystad Airport (27/07/2018)

Deadline 23 August 2018

Air Transport: Public Service Obligations (PSOs) (17/07/2017)

SESAR workshop on coordinated capacity ordering and trajectory management for better ATM network performance (14/09/2018)

Project EDWARD 2018 European Day Without Road Death (19/09/2018)

Shift2Rail EU Brokerage Event: a unique opportunity to find research partners in the railway sector (29/11/2018)

New EU Rail Passenger Security Platform (29/06/2018)

European Commission welcomes the endorsement by ICAO of the key parameters of the first-ever global scheme to tackle CO2 emissions in the aviation sector (28/06/2018)

The International Civil Aviation Organization Council (ICAO) endorsed the key parameters of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation to tackle CO2 emissions in the aviation sector. It represents the first-ever global scheme to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation. The European Union has played a central role in securing the deal, which illustrates EU's global leadership in the fight against climate change. This is a new milestone in our commitment to reduce the aviation carbon footprint in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement.

EU Air Safety List: Commission removes all airlines from Indonesia (14/06/2018)

Excellence in Road Safety Awards 2018: Commission rewards initiatives in Slovenia, France, the UK, Spain and Hungary (26/06/2018)

EU ministers adopt EU aviation safety rules (26/06/2018)

ELENA supports the deployment of sustainable and innovative urban mobility (28/06/2018)

Cities of Gent, Hamburg, Plovdiv, Ingolstadt and Geneva join the Urban Air Mobility initiative (22/06/2018)

Action plan to improve security of rail passengers in the EU (12/06/2018)

New system deployed to prevent unsafe aircraft from entering European airspace (14/06/2018)

Nearly €245 million awarded to Horizon 2020 transport projects (14/06/2018)

Rail stakeholders show strong support for Shift2Rail (22/06/2018)

SESAR newsletter June 2018 edition (03/07/2018)

VisionZero (26/07/2018)

Collaboration of all stakeholders - civil,public & private - is key to achieve our #VisionZero deaths & serious injuries on EU roads by 2050! Happy that an incredible sense of #RoadSafety community is emerging! Congrats to the winners of the 2018 Excellence in #RoadSafety Awards!

Air Safety list (14/06/2018)

The EU aims to offer the highest level of safety to citizens travelling by plane. Our Air Safety list informs about airlines that do not meet EU safety standards. Today all airlines from Indonesia were cleared from the list: http://europa.eu/!pk99gq #AviationStrategyEU

CO2 emissions from aviation (03/07/2018)

Without any action, CO2 emissions from aviation are set to grow by up to 300% by 2050. Action by the aviation sector to reduce its carbon footprint is also a first step to reach the objectives of the Paris Agreement and keep global warming well below 2°C.

Public consultation on drones (unmanned aircraft) – technical standards for drones as a product and conditions for drone operations (17/04/2018)

Deadline: 9 July 2018

Public Consultation to support the Fitness Check of the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives (08/05/2018)

Deadline: 31 July 2018

EASA 2nd Space Weather Workshop (04/07/2018)

SES/SESAR Airspace Architecture Study - First Workshop (05/07/2018)

New proposal to simplify and update rules on seafarers' training and certification (24/05/2018)

New approach to safety of small passenger ships (23/05/2018)

Recently, we adopted a proposal to coordinate safety rules for small passenger ships (length below 24 meters). It is the first time a common safety framework for all small passenger ships is presented at EU level. The proposal recommends Member States to follow common safety goals and functional requirements for small passenger ships - such as for ship design, fire hazards and emergency situations. These requirements, if endorsed by Member States, will provide a common level of safety for passengers sailing domestically and facilitate access for manufacturers and operators to the wider EU market. The proposal follows on the review of EU rules on passenger ship safety and the recommendation of the fitness check to develop a new, performance based approach to the safety of small passenger ships.

Commission welcomes European cities joining the Urban Air Mobility initiative (30/05/2018)

INEA signs €109 million grant agreement for rail network development in Slovenia (31/05/2018)

2018 CEF Transport Call Information Day – virtual information day video (31/05/2018)

Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking is recruiting (29/05/2018)

The Shift2Rail Newsletter (31/05/2018)

Shift2Rail ‘Lighthouse Projects’ for faster, more reliable and cost-efficient railway systems (29/05/2018)

Showcasing new automated emergency braking systems (23/05/2018)

Showcasing new automated emergency braking systems that the @EU_Commission proposed to make mandatory for all new cars of all price categories in our Third #MobilityPackage last week. #RoadSafety #MobilityEU

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (28/05/2018)

The EU is committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from #EUTransport. The #mobilityEU initiative on new labelling for tyres will contribute to this goal! http://europa.eu/!ct83Qn #ClimateAction #CleanEnergyEU #energylabel #EUecodesign

5700 new jobs (01/06/2018)

5700 new jobs could be created by 2023 in the prospect of a successful EU-ASEAN aviation agreements. In the framework of the Aviation Strategy for Europe, the EU negotiates new EU-level agreements with several countries and regions in the world to improve market access.

Public consultation on Charges for the Use of Airport Infrastructure (17/04/2018)

Deadline: 26 June 2018

Call for expressions of interest in the appointment as member of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Agency for Railways (25/05/2018)

Deadline: 30 June 2018

'EU for Talanoa' conference in Brussels (13/06/2018)

'The Future of Rail Research and Innovation Dialogue' – Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (19/06/2018)

'Explore, Shape & Deal – Market Place General Assembly' - The General Assembly The European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC) in Sofia (27/06/2018)

Europe on the Move: Commission completes its agenda for safe, clean and connected mobility (17/05/2018)

Yesterday we undertook the third and final set of actions to modernise Europe's transport system. The objective is to allow all Europeans to benefit from a mobility system which is safe, clean, connected and automated, while supporting the competitiveness of the EU industry. We are taking decisive steps towards our long-term commitment to reach zero fatalities with initiatives on vehicle and pedestrian safety and on infrastructure security management. We propose initiatives to complete our agenda for a low-emission mobility system, by putting forward the first ever CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles and a comprehensive action plan for batteries. The new measures are delivering across all transport modes, including reduced administrative burden and easier digital information exchange for maritime transport and facilitated implementation of TEN-T projects.

€450 million available to key European transport projects supporting the Third Mobility Package (17/05/2018)

CEF - Telecom: €13 million to reinforce the EU's Cybersecurity capacity (17/05/2018)

INEA receives over €33,5 million requested for CEF Telecom projects (16/05/2018)

Meeting the challenge: Workshop on Tendering of Public Service Contracts for rail passengers transport (Brussels, 30/05/2018) (18/05/2018)

Commissioner Bulc at the press conference on the third 'Europe on the Move' package for a safe, connected and clean mobility (17/05/2018)

We are addressing very concrete challenges such as pollution, congestion, road safety and international competitiveness. All these challenges need European solutions. We ensure European transport is safe, clean, inclusive, and we are making a decisive step towards autonomous mobility as a reality for all.

3rd Mobility Package (17/05/2018)

The 3rd #MobilityEU Package is putting forward actions to modernise #EUTransport . Our objective: Europeans should benefit from safer traffic, less polluting vehicles &more advanced technological solutions supporting our industry's competitiveness: http://europa.eu/!wf96qN

€450 million (17/05/2018)

€450 million is the call for proposal under the Connecting Europe Facility made available to support projects in the Member States contributing to road safety, digitalisation and multimodality.

The tendering of Public Service Contracts for rail passengers transport: Meeting the challenge (30/05/2018)

2018 CEF Transport call virtual info day (31/05/2018)

European Maritime Day 2018 in Burgas, Bulgaria (31/05/2018)

EU budget proposal: a modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends (02/05/2018)

The Commission proposed on Wednesday a pragmatic, modern, long-term budget for the 2021-2027 period. Regarding transport investments, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has been recognised as delivering European added value and the EU continues to invest in connectivity and in connecting Europe. The future programme will deliver connected, smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility. The proposed budget for CEF transport is €30.6 billion including a general envelope of €12.8 bn, and a cohesion fund allocation of €11.3 bn. In addition, the Commission proposes that the Union enhance its strategic transport infrastructures to make them fit for military mobility. A dedicated budget of €6.5 billion is foreseen through the Connecting Europe Facility.

Meeting the challenge: Workshop on Tendering of Public Service Contracts for rail passengers transport (Brussels, 30/05/2018) (04/05/2018)

Check out all pictures, videos and slides from the TEN-T Days 2018 (30/03/2018)

New standard for electronic tagging of marine equipment (23/04/2018)

ACI Europe tool for the latest airport traffic data (04/05/2018)

CEF Blending call: €1.4 billion requested for transport projects (13/04/2018)

H2020 transport: 75 project proposals move on to the second stage of Mobility for Growth call (26/04/2018)

Apply now for the Shift2Rail Research & Innovation Awards (16/04/2018)

Become a member of the INEA Advisory Group for CEF Transport (03/05/2018)

Commissioner Bulc at TEN-T Days 2018 (30/04/2018)

Everything that we do in transport, is not for cars, airports and trains, but for people, and people mean nature, too: those that work in the transport sector, those that use transport and those that are setting up the frameworks for the ecosystem to function well.

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) (02/05/2018)

#ConnectingEurope Facility (CEF) has been successful in mobilising investments in transport and delivering EU added value. Under the new proposed #EUBudget for 2021-2027, €30.6 billion will be made available under CEF ➡️ http://europa.eu/!cD36UM

EU investment (02/05/2018)

€114,8 bn – is the proposal for EU investment in research and innovation for the period 2021-2027.

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) Conference (Nicosia, Cyprus) (14/05/2018)

Multimodal Year 2018 – The Future of Transport (16/05/2018)