Growing demand for transport in Europe requires development and deployment of sustainable new transport methods and concepts. This action targets development of the technological infrastructure required for innovation while maintaining and consolidating the competitive position of European land
The Information Society Technologies (IST) programme is one of the four thematic programmes of the Fifth Framework Programme of EU RTD. The general IST programme objective is to realise the benefits of the Information Society for Europe both by accelerating its emergence and by ensuring that the
With the high level of Europe's urbanisation it is imperative to devote more effort to the sustainable development of cities. While urban policy is normally for the Member State and the cities themselves, EU-level initiatives can act more globally as a catalyst in helping the development of new