Specific research programme: transport (1994-1998)

The proposal for a decision aimed to establish a specific programme of research and technological development, including demonstration, in the field of transport for the period 1994-1998. - Amount deemed necessary: ECU 240 million. The programme aimed to give new encouragement to conceptual and technological innovation focused on: . strategic research for a multimodal trans-European network; . the optimisation of each mode of transport: rail transport; integrated transport chains; air transport; urban transport; maritime transport and inland navigation; road transport. Participation in the programme was open, with financial support from the Community, to all legal entities established in the Community or in an associated country, following the conclusion of an agreement with that country, as well as to the Joint Research Centre. The programme would be implemented through shared-cost actions, concerted actions, specific measures and accompanying measures relating to international cooperation, the dissemination of results and the training of researchers and users. The Commission was authorised to hold negotiations with a view to concluding international agreements with third countries in Europe in order to involve them in all or some of the programme. �