Special Report No 05/2013: Are EU Cohesion Policy funds well spent on roads?

Author (Corporate)	European Court of Auditors
Series Details	No.05, 2013 (July 2013)
Publication Date	May 2013
ISBN	978-92-9241-270-8
ISSN	1831-0834
Content Type	Policy-making, Report
	Abstract: The Court audited a sample of EU co-financed road projects in Germany, Greece, Poland and Spain. The audit found that, although the projects increased security of travellers and reduced travelling time, some roads were built larger and over complex than were the actual traffic requirements. Significant cost differences exist between countries audited. The Court recommends analysing the causes of the cost differences and more realistic planning for future road projects.
Source Link	Primary Source http://dx.publications.europa.eu/10.2865/71435
Related Links	ECA: Special Report No 05/2013: Are EU Cohesion Policy funds well spent on roads? [PDF] http://www.eca.europa.eu/Lists/ECADocuments/SR13_05/SR13_05_EN.PDF
Subject Categories	Business and Industry, Mobility and Transport
Countries / Regions	Europe