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Mobility Strategy
MOBILITY & TRANSPORT
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The EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy aims to transform EU transport systems into green, digital, and resilient networks.
The strategy includes an Action Plan with 82 initiatives to be implemented over four years. It targets a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050, focusing on sustainable, smart, competitive, safe, accessible, and affordable transport. Key milestones include 30 million zero-emission cars by 2030, doubling high-speed rail traffic, and achieving carbon-neutral urban travel under 500 km. By 2050, most vehicles and new heavy-duty vehicles will be zero-emission, and rail freight traffic will double. The strategy focuses on sustainable practices, innovative digitalization, and resilience, especially post-COVID-19. Commission Staff Working Document |
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Time Objectives
The EU milestones include:
By 2030:
By 2035:
By 2050:
These targets reflect a comprehensive approach to transforming European transport into a system that is not only environmentally friendly but also efficient and technologically advanced, catering to the needs of a modern, interconnected Europe.
By 2030:
- At least 30 million zero-emission cars operating on European roads.
- Achievement of climate neutrality in 100 European cities.
- A doubling of high-speed rail traffic across Europe.
- Carbon-neutral status for scheduled collective travel for journeys under 500 km.
- Large-scale deployment of automated mobility.
- Market readiness of zero-emission marine vessels.
By 2035:
- Introduction of market-ready zero-emission large aircraft.
By 2050:
- Nearly all cars, vans, buses, and new heavy-duty vehicles will be zero-emission.
- A doubling of rail freight traffic.
- Full operational status of a multimodal Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), facilitating sustainable and smart transport with high-speed connectivity.
These targets reflect a comprehensive approach to transforming European transport into a system that is not only environmentally friendly but also efficient and technologically advanced, catering to the needs of a modern, interconnected Europe.
EU actions
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The European Commission's Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy outlines 82 initiatives across 10 key areas to transform the transport sector. These areas, referred to as "flagships," include concrete measures for sustainable, smart, and resilient transport:
Sustainable Transport:
Smart Transport:
Resilient Transport:
These initiatives represent a holistic approach to creating a transport system that is environmentally friendly, technologically advanced, inclusive, and resilient to future challenges.
Sustainable Transport:
- Zero-Emission Vehicles: Boosting the use of zero-emission cars, vessels, and airplanes, along with renewable and low-carbon fuels. This includes installing 3 million public charging points by 2030.
- Zero-Emission Airports and Ports: Promoting sustainable aviation and maritime fuels to create emission-free airports and ports.
- Healthy and Sustainable Urban Mobility: Doubling high-speed rail traffic and expanding cycling infrastructure over the next decade.
- Sustainable Freight Transport: Aiming to double rail freight traffic by 2050.
- Carbon Pricing and User Incentives: Implementing measures for fair and efficient pricing across all transport modes.
Smart Transport:
- Connected and Automated Multimodal Mobility: Facilitating the integration of different transport modes, allowing seamless travel and freight transitions.
- Innovation and Digitalization: Boosting the use of data, AI, drones, and unmanned aircraft, and building a European Common Mobility Data Space.
Resilient Transport:
- Reinforcing the Single Market: Strengthening efforts to complete the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) by 2030 and supporting sector modernization with increased public and private investments.
- Equitable and Accessible Mobility: Ensuring mobility is affordable and accessible in all regions for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility.
- Enhancing Safety and Security: Improving transport safety and security with the goal of significantly reducing the death toll by 2050.
These initiatives represent a holistic approach to creating a transport system that is environmentally friendly, technologically advanced, inclusive, and resilient to future challenges.
