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TRANSPORT RTD
European level research
Transport related research and technological development (RTD) in the context of the European Commission's framework programmes offer a wealth of in-depth information.
Check out the Transport Research Knowledge Centre (TRKC) to learn more about ongoing and recent activities across the European Research Area (ERA).
This comprehensive website – originally established by the EXTRA project during the Fourth Framework Programme (FP4) – has been completely redesigned and relaunched in July 2004. These pages are updated frequently as project level research results, analyses of thematic findings and glossy policy brochures become available.
Policy brochures on transport research results
The Annual European Energy and Transport Summit Conference in Barcelona features, among others themes, finished and ongoing projects from the transport sector.
Originally produced for the first conference in October 2001, a set of compact brochures highlights research results reflecting nine main policy topics. The brochures present key findings and benefits of research for policy-making and transport operations, enriched by numerous illustrations.
You can go to the index page for the Policy brochures in PDF format, or you may directly download two of the brochures here: Single European Sky [1.48 MB] and
Maritime Safety [1.47 MB].
Project features
Finally, here are two examples from already completed FP4 strategic transport studies to give you an idea of future transport systems, vehicles and technologies, and their anticipated benefits. Read the summaries for projects RECONNECT and FANTASIE.