SAFIER led to a radical change in the R&D stimulation of breakthrough transport technologies and concepts. All relevant parties involved considered new approaches and models for implementing radically new solutions (both in technology and ways of thinking) that would overcome the key challenges and in particular would address the impact on, and of, climate change and overcoming energy dependence.

Topics like urban mobility and long distance transport were discussed in an integrated way together with other transport modes. Industry and public authorities used the outputs of SAFIER to shape their R&D strategies to prioritise on areas of consensus and to coordinate research activities.

The SAFIER project demonstrated to decision makers that action is possible when it comes to addressing the climatic, energy, mobility, safety, and global competitiveness challenges facing Europe.