Most research for the European Commission takes place under the Framework Programmes (FP5, FP6, etc). However, the Commission also lets a number of 'service contracts', largely to assist with policy-making, monitoring of policies and progress, best practice, etc. These are individual study contracts
The specific programme for Transport RTD formed part of the first activity of the Fourth Framework Programme (FP4) within the sub-area 'Transport', and build on the experience and achievements of the first phase of the EURET programme under the Second Framework Programme. The programme supported the
