Support to the Integration of Ukraine in the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T

Support to the Integration of Ukraine in the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T

 

is a partnership project between the European Union and the Government of Ukraine. The TEN-T project team works in close cooperation with Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine. On specific themes, such as road traffic, the project also collaborates with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Since 2008 the TEN-T, involving experts from the EU countries and Ukraine, has been providing technical assistance aimed at strengthening governmental capacity to solve the wide range of issues in the transport sector. 

To manage the overall implementation of the Programme a Joint Monitoring Group composed of representatives of the EU and the Ukrainian Government was created in April, 2011.

Cooperation includes the coordination and legal support for road, rail, air, maritime and river transport and development of multimodal services.  

In accordance with the draft Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, TEN-T experts contributed to the Transport Strategy of Ukraine up to 2020. The Strategy was developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and approved by the Government in October, 2010.

The Strategy established key goals, principles and priorities for the country’s transport system that would cater to an efficient and sustainable operation of the sector. The strategy acknowledged that a well organized transport system is essential for social and economic development of the country and to increase the competitiveness of its national economy.  

A Programme for the development of all modes of Transport and Road Infrastructure up to 2015 is currently being developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure, with the support of TEN-T experts.

The major Strategy implementation trends are the enhancement of governance efficiency, improvement of transport service quality and its energy performance. 

In 2010, the European Union and Ukraine agreed to finance the ‘Support to the Implementation of the Transport Strategy of Ukraine’ Programme.

The overall purpose of the Programme is the introduction of strategic priorities for transport sector development and strengthening of cooperation outlined in the relevant parts of the Ukraine-EU Association Agenda and other bilateral agreements. 

The specific objectives of the Programme are aimed at supporting the sector’s institutional reform and improvement of transport infrastructure. They contribute to further approximation of Ukrainian laws with EU and international regulations and standards.

The EU financial contribution provided under this Programme totals EUR 65 million to be transferred to a special fund of the state budget. The aid delivery is planned for four years and subject to certain conditions to be met by the Government of Ukraine.  

Until the end of 2011, the TEN-T project will continue a road safety information campaign in Odessa region to stress the importance of wearing seat belts and to warn drivers against speeding. The aim of the campaign is to cut road deaths and injuries from speeding by 20%, and to increase seat belt wearing by 20%.