01. 06.10:
Call: Road Safety
Funding is being made available by the European Commission to support operations reinforcing and developing its policies in the field of transport as set out in its 2010 Work Programme and in the context set in the White Paper 'European Transport policy for 2010: time to decide'. The main topic selected is road safety for which EUR2 million is to be provided to co-finance research activities and dissemination of best practices; coordination and harmonisation of standards and procedures; and studies and analyses on socio-economic issues referring to the transport system.
Possible project themes include:
* Development and implementation of innovative road safety communication campaigns, teaching approaches and new information technologies to influence user behaviour;
* Ensuring greater awareness and better understanding between various types of road users;
* The impact on driving behaviour and road safety of factors such as an ageing population, gender, and new technology;
* The economic and social impact of road safety
This call will also co-finance a network of centres promoting inland waterway navigation (local level logistical advice and technical assistance to transport users).
Deadline: 15 September
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