This trans-national call aims to support a long-term sustainable transport system in Europe and enable sustainable mobility. Much work has been done in order to reduce negative external effects from road transport. Nevertheless, further efforts are needed to curb the growing emissions from transport and to lessen the negative effects of congestion. One of the potential tools is pricing instruments as Road User Charging (RUC). The call in short
Call opens on 18 November 2009 and closes on 18 February 2010.
Total funds available in the call is EUR 1.14 million.
Consortia must consist of a minimum of two partners from the funding countries.
The focus is on Road User Charging for passenger vehicles.
Research emphasis is on new and innovative scientific knowledge, building on European research strongholds. An interdisciplinary approach is recommended, and a clear strategy for dissemination is important.
For more information on the call, plase go to:
http://www.transport-era.net/action-groups/ent17-surprice.html
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