One of the transition priorities of the Flemish government vision 2050 is a 'Smooth and smart mobility system'. For this priority, safety on the road and emissions reduction are key concerns to reduce road accidents. To contribute to these goals, a new partnership initiative has been established to
In 2001, the need for long-term policy-oriented research to support the activities of the Flemish Government became apparent. As a result, 12 Flemish Research Groups consisting of one or more universities or research organisations performing long-term research were established. The aim of these
By 2010 the number of road traffic deaths in Flanders should be reduced by 5%. The cost of car driving will increase dramatically whilst a ticket for the train, tram or bus will become significantly cheaper. These are a few of the targets put forward by the Flemish Government in the Mobility Plan
Theme 1 - Mobility and Multi- Modality Management 2001-2005 follows on from Theme 2 - Mobility and Multi- Modality Management 2000-2001. The first programme was focused on 3 main themes - the environmental management of airports, the regional express network (RER) and the optimisation of the SNCB
SSD is the continuation of the first and second Scientific Support Plans for a Sustainable Development Policy (SPSD I [1996-2001] and SPSD II [2000-2005]).SSD was approved by the Council of Ministers in March 2005 and covers a wide range of scientific research (not only transport). Compared to SPSD
The federal sustainable mobility programme was running for the period 1996-2001, as one of the specific programmes under the Scientific Plan for Sustainable Development Policy. The authorities already had a number of instruments to regulate the transport sector. Measures have been taken across a
