Priority 2

Priority 2 Measures

Measure 2:1 Effective and sustainable transport in rural and urban areas, including maritime areas, and in new rural urban connections

This Measure aims at improving sustainable transport links and addressing qualitative and quantitative issues related to transport. Projects submitted under this Measure will be expected to contribute in a significant way towards:

• Improving knowledge on effective and sustainable transport policies and systems.
• Improving sustainable transport links and an improved modal shift.
• Improving knowledge on the impact of information technology on transport.

Measure 2:2 Improve the integration of rural and maritime areas in national and international transport networks

This Measure aims at improving sustainable transport links focusing in particular on rural and maritime areas. Projects submitted under this Measure will be expected to contribute in a significant way towards:

• Identifying gaps and potential improvements to transnational policies and
  investment plans.
• Integrating remote and peripheral areas into sustainable international transport networks.

Measure 2:3 Development of spatial integrated strategies on transportation networks and the promotion of intermodal transport systems.

This Measure aims at improving transportation networks with an emphasis on intermodality. Projects submitted under this Measure will be expected to contribute in a significant way towards:

• Improving transportation networks.
• Increasing use and effectiveness of intermodal transport systems.

Measure 2:4 Improve the access of SMEs and society in general to information and communication technologies.

This Measure aims to improve the access to ICT, especially where this would strengthen the balanced development of the North Sea Region. Projects submitted under this Measure will be expected to contribute in a significant way towards:

• Increasing the opportunities for SMEs to use the possibilities of current and future
  ICT applications.
• Improving the access to ICT, especially in regions and for groups lagging behind in this respect.

Measure 2:5 Improve the application of information and communication technologies with particular reference to public services.

This Measure aims at improving the possibilities to use ICT with an emphasis on public services. Projects submitted under this Measure are expected to contribute in a significant way towards:

• Improving the quality of education and public services through ICT.
• Transferring knowledge and experience related to the application of ICT.