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Smart, Green and Integrated Transport
This Challenge aims to boost the competitiveness of the European transport industries and achieve a European transport system that is resource-efficient, climate-and-environmentally-friendly, safe and seamless for the benefit of all citizens, the economy and society. The Transport Challengeis allocated a budget of €6 339 million for the period 2014-2020 and will contribute to four key objectives, each supported by specific activities. Horizon 2020 will provide funding for aresourceefficient transport that respects the environmentby making aircraft, vehicles and vessels cleaner and quieter to minimise transport’s systemss impact on climate and the environment, by developing smart equipment, infrastructures and services and by improving transport and mobility in urban areas. Horizon 2020 also aims at abetter mobility, less congestion, more safety and securitywith a substantial reduction of traffic congestion; with a substantial improvement in the mobility of people and freight; by developing new concepts of freight transport and logistics and by reducing accident rates, fatalities and casualties and improving security. Horizon 2020 supports aglobal leadership for the European transport industryby reinforcing the competitiveness and performance of European transport manufacturing industries and related services including logistic processes and retain areas of European leadership (e.g. such as aeronautics). Horizon 2020 targetsasocio-economic and behaviouralresearch and forward looking activities for policy making. The aim is to support improved policy making which is necessary to promote innovation and meet the challenges raised by transport and the societal needs related to it. These activities are addressed in this Work Programme by three Calls for proposals: 1. Mobility for Growth 2. Green Vehicles 3. Small Business and Fast Track Innovation for Transport In addition to the three Calls for proposal, other actions will be implemented by calls for tenders or by other instruments (‘Other actions). These actions are part of the Transport Challenge envelope and complement the content of the three Calls. |