Traffic jams on European roads cause damage amounting to 120 billion euros in direct costs, and 250 million euros in environmental impact. This action aims to develop socio-economic scenarios for managing the impact of future developments in the transport sector. Infrastructures need to be developed in order to enhance interconnectivity between different modes of transportation. Transport management systems using information technology should be developed. Budget 320 Million Euro Travel by land and sea plays a crucial role in Europe's economic performance.
Research is necessary to develop a new generation of cars, trains, and ships.
New efficient and clean technologies are needed to improve both vehicles and infrastructure. New systems of propulsion and transmission should be developed for road and rail vehicles. Research will concentrate on improvement of human-vehicle interaction systems. Advanced technologies will be used for the development of a new generation of efficient and environmentally friendly ships. Technologies for sustainable management of coastal zone areas will be needed as well as ways for exploitation of marine energy and mineral resources.