Thematic publications archive
Transport research projects have an important role in supporting the policy development.
Project research results are analysed along 30 transport themes. The policy implications of the projects are analysed and compiled into Thematic Research Summaries. These reports are regularly updated as more information from completed research projects from both European and National research programmes becomes available.
The research summaries are comprised of:
- associated policy issues;
- a synthesis of findings from completed projects;
- a list of references to policy documents; and
- a list of projects contributing to each theme.
Please click here to see the most recent thematic publications.
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Transport Management - Thematic Research Summary (2009)
This paper covers the management of traffic and transport services for all modes, including changing the way in which existing transport systems are used and the strategic and tactical control of traffic. It is based on results of projects covering mobility & traffic management in urban areas, freight & logistics management, and traffic & network management for road, rail, waterways and airspace. |
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15-09-2009 |
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Intelligent Transport Systems - Thematic Research Summary (2009)
The ITS theme |
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29-07-2009 |
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Rail Transport - Thematic Research Summary (2009)
Railways deliver economic, social and, particularly, environmental benefits and are an important mode of transport. This document aims to provide the reader with a synthesis of available results from completed European research projects related to rail transport. |
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| 45 Pages |
17-06-2009 |
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Freight Transport - Thematic Research Summary (2009)
This document aims to provide the reader with a synthesis of available results from completed European research projects related to freight transport. The first part includes a brief overview of the scope of the theme and summarises relevant policy developments at EU. The second part contains a synthesis of the main findings and policy implications and identifies the need for further research. |
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27-05-2009 |
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Efficiency in Sustainable Mobility - Thematic Research Summary (2008)
This paper deals with the minimisation of the resource costs of a given transport system and the maximisation of its performance. Costs considered include those borne by the transport users and those by the transport operators. The relief of congestion and reliability is a significant element in the consideration of efficiency. |
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24-02-2009 |
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Road Transport - Thematic Research Summary (2008)
Road transport dominates the European transport scene, serving all Europeans every day. While transport costs to industry have generally been reduced, the growth of this sector has produced a number of negative effects, namely regarding safety, the environment, inefficiency, and increasing social disparity.
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28-01-2009 |
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Safety and Security in Mobility - Thematic Research Summary (2008)
‘Safety’ implies freedom from danger; ‘security’ is the undertaking to protect human beings, transport means and transport infrastructure against unauthorised and unexpected actions. In reality, a complete absence of risk is impossible – this paper aims at providing a synthesis of research results and policy implications from completed projects relevant to the theme.
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| 66 Pages |
18-12-2008 |
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Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Mobility - Thematic Research Summary (2008)
The impact of transport on the environment has become fundamental to the development of European transport policy. This thematic research summary provides the reader with a synthesis of the results of completed European projects relevant to the theme, such as assessments of social impacts, an analysis of mitigation measures, and the development of environmentally-friendly technologies. |
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| 48 Pages |
17-10-2008 |
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Economic Aspects of Sustainable Mobility - Thematic Research Summary (2008)
This thematic research summary deals with the economic aspects of sustainable mobility, a theme that investigates the ways in which economic efficiency and beneficial development impacts can be pursued. This paper provides the reader with a synthesis of the results of completed EU-funded projects relevant to this theme. |
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| 55 Pages |
03-10-2008 |
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Air transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Air traffic has grown at an average rate of 5% over the last 15 years. While this enables the aviation industry to remain as one of the strongest sectors of Europe’s economy, it creates capacity problems for air traffic management and passenger movement through airports. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Air Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 62 Pages |
12-04-2005 |
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Waterborne transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
There is a growing imbalance between modes of transport in the European Union – the growing success of road and air transport is resulting in worsening congestion, which could be helped by a greater focus on waterborne transport. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Waterborne Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 68 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Decision-support Tools: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Information systems are essential in assisting transport policy makers in planning for the future; therefore the development of transport policy support systems at European level is a priority. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Decision Support Tools carried out in research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 51 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Integration: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Integration refers to the strategic integration of different policy instruments to achieve improved performance of the transport system. It can involve the coordinated planning of several modes so that each contributes more effectively. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Integration, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 51 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Road transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Road transport dominates in Europe and its growth continues with both negative and positive consequences – mobility and access to goods and services is vastly increased, while aspects of safety, the environment, efficiency, and equity and accessibility are adversely affected. |
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| 120 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Infrastructure provision (incl. TENs): Thematic Research Summary (2006)
The development of interoperable Trans-European Networks is a key part of the EU strategy for the creation of the Single Market; the provision of infrastructure is concerned with the planning, financing, design, construction and maintenance of transport infrastructures for all modes. |
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04-04-2005 |
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Rail transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Railways deliver important economic, social and environmental benefits, particularly important when considering the current policy and societal emphasis on sustainable transport. It is increasingly useful in relieving traffic congestion and reducing road accident numbers. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Rail Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 45 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Transport Management: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
This is a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Transport Management that have been carried out in research programmes throughout the European Research Area. Congestion and traffic volume can be reduced only by achieving better traffic flows and increased quality in public transport. |
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| 54 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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User Aspects: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Transport services are judged by the quality with which they are made available to users – the freedom of mobility for any citizen, regardless of physical ability, income and social status are of considerable importance for the efficiency and safety of transport in Europe. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to User Aspects carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 85 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Land Use Planning: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Land Use Planning focuses on the land use patterns that generate the demand for transport; since all travel is generated by land use, the significance of land use planning as a means of managing the total demand for travel is great. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Land Use Planning, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 44 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Safety and Security: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
‘Safety’ implies freedom from danger; ‘security’ the undertaking to protect human beings, transport means and infrastructure against any unauthorized actions. There can be no transport efficiency without safety. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Safety & Security carried out in research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 125 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Regulation / Deregulation: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
There has been a recent trend towards the removal of certain transport regulations in order to encourage a more efficient market – this trend has come to be associated with the ‘privatisation’ of transport services and has prompted widespread debate. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Regulation & Deregulation, carried out in the European Research Area. |
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| 56 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Environmental aspects: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
The environmental aspects of transport are primarily concerned with sustainability; considering the enormous impacts of transport, on both the environment and on populations, the current policy and societal focus on sustainability is unsurprising. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Environmental aspects, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 62 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Passenger transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Passenger transport refers to all forms of the public and private transport of people, by air, land or water, whether scheduled or unscheduled. Therefore, the significance of this theme is evidently great – excluding walking, the average European citizen travels 35km per day. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Passenger Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the ERA. |
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| 51 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Intelligent Transport Systems: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Intelligent Transport Systems represent the next step in the evolution of the entire transport system, and have the potential to improve system performance, transport safety, efficiency, productivity, environment & energy. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Intelligent Transport Systems, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 131 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Regional transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Regional development is a key aim of the EU’s policies, and transport plays an important role in efforts to reduce regional and social disparities in the European Union. It is becoming increasingly important in the strengthening of its economic and social cohesion. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Regional Transport, carried out in the European Research Area. |
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| 41 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Information & Awareness: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Information measures typically include means of supporting policy and influencing car use; ultimately information & awareness projects aim to make users more aware of the operation of transport systems to garner support for transport policy. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Information & Awareness carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 52 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Equity and Accessibility: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
There is a growing recognition of the transport disadvantages suffered by certain sectors of the population, and the reduction of transport-related inequity can be seen as part of a broader agenda to reduce inequity in society as a whole. This paper provides a guide to the results of Research & Technical Development projects relating to Equity & Accessibility carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 44 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Freight transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
Freight transport is primarily concerned with the movement of raw materials, agricultural products and animals, and of finished goods from supplier to consumer; it is expected to grow at a rate of 2.1% of GDP in the period 2000-2020. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Freight Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 61 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Economic aspects: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
EU transport policy has recognised efficient transport systems as essential to the competitiveness of European business, though there remain concerns about the external costs produced by transport. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Economic Aspects, carried out in research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 48 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
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Urban transport: Thematic Research Summary (2006)
The challenge of urban transport is to ensure accessibility to people and goods with high quality, efficient transport services, while at the same time minimising the negative impacts on the environment and safety, and preserving the quality of life. This paper provides a structured guide to the results of Research and Technical Development projects relating to Urban Transport, carried out in transport research programmes throughout the European Research Area. |
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| 77 Pages |
04-04-2005 |
Efficiency and quality: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Efficiency from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 200 Pages |
22-10-2001 |
Freight intermodality: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Intermodal from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 82 Pages |
08-10-2001 |
Environmental aspects: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Environmental aspects from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 58 Pages |
05-10-2001 |
Integrated policy aspects of sustainable mobility: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Transport management from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 131 Pages |
03-09-2001 |
Social aspects: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Equity and accessibility from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 71 Pages |
03-09-2001 |
Safety and security: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Safety and security from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 64 Pages |
31-08-2001 |
Interoperability: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Integration and policy development from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 78 Pages |
24-08-2001 |
Human factors: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to User aspects from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 42 Pages |
14-08-2001 |
Urban transport: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Urban from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 99 Pages |
30-07-2001 |
Economic aspects: thematic analysis of FP4 transport results
Thematic analysis of results related to Economic aspects from the EU Fourth Framework Programme |
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| 89 Pages |
30-07-2001 |
