Poland

Transport research in Poland is defined by the National Programme for Scientific and Research & Development (R&D) activities and by a range of national transport policy documents.

In general, current research policy goals focus on implementing science sector reform packages:

• Implementation of the Building on Knowledge reform;

• Implementation of the reforms to the higher education system;

• Launch of the new National Research Programme;

• Elaboration of the long-term innovation strategy.

Policy priorities in thematic research were established in the Programme for Scientific Research and Development, for a five to ten year period. They comprise:

• Society in conditions of secure, dynamic and sustainable socio-economic development;

• Health;

• Energy and infrastructure;

• New technologies for the economy;

• Environment and agriculture.

In each area, the National Programme formulates Strategic Research and Development Programmes to be implemented with a perspective of three to five years.

The latest National Research programme was launched in 2011 in response to challenges set out in the Europe 2020 Strategy, an updated document is yet to be published but is expected. This strategic document provides a framework for developing and funding research. Transport related topics are integrated in the research areas 'Energy and Infrastructure' and 'New Technologies for National Economy'.

The transport policy framework is determined by several general strategic documents of national importance and key industry documents on the development of specific transport modes. The 2017 Strategy for responsible development, among other goals, indicates the way in which changes in mobility should be achieved in the perspective by 2020 and 2030. Other strategic historic documents related to transport research include:

• National plan for energy and climate for 2021-2030

• Master Plan for Rail Transport up to 2030

• Regional Development Policy (2010-2020)

• Recommendations of Maritime Policy up to 2020

• Development Direction of Inland Waterways Transport in Poland

• Airspace Strategy for Poland