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EU transport policy and economic corridors: How EU transport policy affects the development and functioning of economic corridors

Authors :
Rareș-Mihai NIȚU
Stefan-Robert URICARU
Alexandra-Paula PUIU
Source :
Theoretical and Applied Economics, Vol XXXI, Iss Special, Summer, Pp 177-192 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
General Association of Economists from Romania, 2024.

Abstract

Developing a transport policy to promote economic growth, maintain sustainability and enhance connectivity between its participant states has long been a priority of the European Union (EU). This paper examines the significance of economic transport corridors in EU transport policy. This research highlights the correlation between regional infrastructure advancement and broader European transport strategies by exploring the advancement of EU transport policy and its orientation towards the requirement of economic corridors. Facilitating smooth connectivity and incorporation between Member States is a priority of EU transport policy, allowing the unrestricted movement of people, products and services. By improving availability and reducing transport costs between regions, financial transport corridors – described by cautiously constructed networks of roads, railways, ports and airports – are crucial to attaining this goal. To promote financial growth and reinforce cross-border trade, EU transport policy often prioritizes the architecture and modernization of key transport corridors. Furthermore, promoting viable transport practices within the EU rests, relies on economic transport corridors. EU transport policy focuses on energy efficiency, traffic reduction and minimizing carbon emissions along transport corridors by placing a potent emphasis on multimodal transport solutions and environmental concerns. The European Union (EU) hopes to build a more resilient and viable transport procedure in agreement with its long-term and climate objectives by investing in green infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. In addition, financial transport corridors within the EU act as a stimulus for cohesion and regional development. These corridors assistance less evolved areas integrate into the larger European market by promoting connectivity between peripheral and central regions, boosting financial growth and job creation. In authority to reduce regional discrepancies and promote social incorporation between Member States, EU transport policy prioritizes investments in transport infrastructure projects that facilitate the growth of economic corridors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18418678 and 18440029
Volume :
XXXI
Issue :
Special, Summer
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Theoretical and Applied Economics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5ca1549cb3be4a4eb2788b917e577a3c
Document Type :
article