Road transport: Commission speeds up roll-out of information services for motorists2013-05-15
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2013 The European Commission today adopted two regulations to promote the roll-out of 'intelligent information services', such as real-time warnings about dangerous road conditions ahead and information on safe and secure parking places for truck drivers.

Better information for safer EU roads – frequently asked questions2013-05-15
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 Key facts and figures Road safety related traffic information EU figures1 show that road fatalities have decreased by 43% over the last decade – in 2012 around 28,000 people were killed and more than 1.5 million injured in about 1 million traffic accidents...

Transport: Vice President Kallas in talks with IMO Secretary General – focus on ship safety and reducing emissions2013-05-07
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 7 May 2013 EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas and the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization Mr. Koji Sekimizu met today in Brussels and reaffirmed their common goal to work together towards safer and more environmentally friendly shipping.

European Road Safety Day, dedicated to reducing pedestrian fatalities in urban areas2013-05-06
Description:Commission Press release Brussels, 6 May 2013 European The European Road Safety Day – May 6 – is the Commission's contribution to the United Nations Global Road Safety Week, whose theme this year is "pedestrian road safety".

Single European Sky: Commission paves the way for more ambitious performance targets2013-05-03
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 May 2013 The European Commission adopted today revised implementing Regulations on performance and charging, setting the framework for the upcoming negotiations on targets for the second reference period (2015 to 2019) of the SES Performance Scheme.

Air Traffic Management: Commission launches the deployment of SESAR2013-05-03
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 3 May 2013 The Commission has adopted today a new Regulation establishing governance and incentive mechanisms to facilitate the effective and timely deployment of SESAR, the Union's flagship project that aims at modernising the Air Traffic Management (ATM) system and enhancing its performance.

April infringements package: main decisions2013-04-25
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 April 2013 April April CLIMATE ACTION DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION BE 1 CY 1 1 DE 1 1 DK 1 EE 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 1 HU 1 IE 1 IT...

SPEECH - The future of transatlantic aviation and the EU-US partnership: in decline, or ready to lead global business?2013-04-19
Description:European Commission Siim Kallas Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport SPEECH - International Aviation Club/Washington 18 April 2013 Ladies and gentlemen It is a pleasure to be back in Washington and among such distinguished company at the International Aviation Club. Thank you for inviting me again.

Commission welcomes today's vote of the European Parliament on groundhandling services2013-04-16
Description:European MEMO Brussels, 16 April 2013 Commission The European Commission welcomes today's vote of the European Parliament on groundhandling services at EU airports updating Directive 96/67/EC. With this vote, the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council and the Commission to overhaul the existing legislation dating from...

Frequently asked questions: New EU rules for safer and greener lorries2013-04-15
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 April 2013 The current situation There are currently 6.5 million heavy goods vehicles (HGV; with a maximum weight above 3.5 tonnes) in circulation in the EU. EU truck manufacturers are among the world leaders in smart and innovative vehicle design.