Highlights
EU stands with Ukraine – Transport measures
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU stands in solidarity with Ukraine. The EU is acting swiftly and decisively to put an end to Russia’s aggression by imposing wide-ranging sanctions and measures. In parallel, it is supporting the Ukrainian people by providing financial, military and humanitarian assistance. This page collects information on transport measures.
ConnectingEurope Days 2022
Join us for Europe’s mobility flagship event, from 28 to 30 June in Lyon, France, to discuss the smart and sustainable future of transport, see state-of-the art innovations first-hand and take part in the dedicated youth programme!
New rules for the EU road transport sector
As part of Mobility Package I, a new set of rules for the road transport sector became applicable across the EU. To help the sector correctly apply these rules, the Commission services prepared a set of guidance documents available here.
News
The new Vehicle General Safety Regulation starts applying today. It introduces a range of mandatory advanced driver assistant systems to improve road safety and establishes the legal framework for the approval of automated and fully driverless vehicles in the EU.
The Commission invites all those interested to express their opinions on the impact of the current legal framework as well on the possible policy measures that could be taken and the impact they may have.
The European Commission is inviting proposals for cross-border pilot rail services, as pre-announced in its Action Plan to boost long-distance and cross-border passenger rail of December 2021. The invitation was opened yesterday, during the Connection Europe Days in Lyon.
The Commission has selected 135 transport infrastructure projects for EU grants, from 399 project proposals submitted under the CEF
Road transport agreements to secure supply chains were signed yesterday, together with an understanding on updating Ukraine’s indicative TEN-T network to improve infrastructure connections between Ukraine and EU.
Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean is participating in the three-day ConnectingEurope Days in Lyon.
Events
Urban Mobility Days 2022
- 20 - 22 September 2022