Investments in EU Transport: Commission proposes €2.7 billion for 152 projects

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Series Details IP/17/1729 (23.06.17)
Publication Date 23/06/2017
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On 23 June 2017 the European Commission proposed to invest €2.7 billion in 152 key transport projects that support competitive, clean and connected mobility in Europe.

The proposals have three funding objectives:

+ Removing bottlenecks and bridging missing links, enhancing rail interoperability, and, in particular, improving cross-border sections that invite applicants from all Member States;

+ Ensuring sustainable and efficient transport systems in the long run, with a view to preparing for expected future transport flows, as well as enabling all modes of transport to be decarbonised through transition to innovative low-carbon and energy-efficient transport technologies, while optimising safety;

+ Optimising the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhancing the interoperability of transport services, while ensuring the accessibility of transport infrastructures.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-1729_en.htm
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European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/17/1731, 23.06.17: Connecting Europe Facility – Results of the 2016 Transport calls for proposals http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-1731_en.htm

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