The 345 TRA 2012 transport event, being held in April in Athens, will provide a unique interactive opportunity for attendees to learn about Horizon 2020, the 2465 European Commission proposal for a new Research & Innovation Framework Programme which comes into force in January 2014. The transport component of this programme is worth €7.7 billion and delegates to TRA 2012 will be able to take part in a series of 13 strategic sessions covering all modes and tackling the entire spectrum of activities envisaged by the Framework Programme to achieve smart, green and integrated transport for Europe.
The proposed transport funding of €7.7 billion represents a 67 per cent increase when compared to the FP7 transport research budget. Targets include better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security, with a substantial reduction of traffic congestion, improvements in the mobility of people and freight, developing and applying new concepts of freight transport and logistics and reducing accident rates and fatal casualties and improving security.
TRA 2012 in Athens will help attendees learn more about the ‘Smart, green and integrated transport’ programme, its objectives and implementation. The most important topic for 2012 will be the creation of an integrated public policy that benefits both mobility and urban development.
In a recent message, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research & Innovation, said "TRA2012 in Athens will be a unique platform for public and private stakeholders to start mobilising towards setting priorities for Horizon 2020, in particular via the various European Technology Platforms, and gearing towards3287 EU policy orientations and the expectations of society."
The proposed transport funding of €7.7 billion represents a 67 per cent increase when compared to the FP7 transport research budget. Targets include better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security, with a substantial reduction of traffic congestion, improvements in the mobility of people and freight, developing and applying new concepts of freight transport and logistics and reducing accident rates and fatal casualties and improving security.
TRA 2012 in Athens will help attendees learn more about the ‘Smart, green and integrated transport’ programme, its objectives and implementation. The most important topic for 2012 will be the creation of an integrated public policy that benefits both mobility and urban development.
In a recent message, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for Research & Innovation, said "TRA2012 in Athens will be a unique platform for public and private stakeholders to start mobilising towards setting priorities for Horizon 2020, in particular via the various European Technology Platforms, and gearing towards
