Integrate the environmental dimension – visions for transport

Policies to combat climate change in the transport sector have been identified by European governments, and in the transport council strategy for integrating environmental considerations into transport policy. An analysis shows the following areas have been recognised as a role for the European union: harmonise taxes and charges, promote liberation of railways, emission regulations and develop environmentally enhanced vehicle concept, apply policy instruments on aviation and exchange of experiences and best practice. Integration of environmental considerations into the transport policies is the main strategic tool to achieve overall objectives.