Publications

A brief introduction into who is affected by social exclusion and how transport can exacerbate or help alleviate the problem.

In July 2003 the European Commission adopted its long-awaited proposal o­n charging heavy goods vehicles to use Europe's principal roads, amending the so-called 'Eurovignette' directive. T&E believes the proposal has serious flaws which could prevent it doing the job it is supposed to do.

Press briefing for MEPs on the ozone and National Emission Ceilings direcitves.

Not all three aspects of sustainability are dealt with equally in European transport. Economics is thoroughly discussed and environmental issues are well-publicised. But transport's social problems are often unclear, and the social/psychological factors supporting transport patterns are often forgotten.