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Today in Ljubljana, EU Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potočnik opened the Transport Research Arena 2008 Conference and Expo, together with Radovan Žerjav, Slovenian Minister for Transport. This four-day flagship event brings together over 1000 CEOs and senior executives from EU road transport industries, national and EU administrations, infrastructures operators, public and private R&D organisations, as well as users’ associations. It showcases the latest policy developments and technology breakthroughs which contribute to make road transport greener, safer, smarter and more user-friendly, while strengthening EU industries’ leadership in that key economic sector.

Stressing the need for coherent strategies and strengthened cooperation between all concerned actors, Commissioner Potočnik declared: “Europe’s goals for smarter, safer, greener and more competitive road transport are among the most ambitious in the world. To succeed, we need a systemic approach, linking vehicles, infrastructures and users, and a resolute joint commitment from all concerned stakeholders. I believe this 'system' approach is best undertaken through collaborative research across national borders and a coherent implementation of policies and resources. We will succeed only if investment and coordination go hand by hand. This is the road towards a real 'integrated transport system' - a system we will be proud of. ”

in europa.eu (21.04.08)

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