Miscellaneous Flashcards
Which cities won the Green Capital Award in the 2020’s?
- Vilnius 2025
- Valencia 2024
- Tallin 2023
- Grenoble 2022
- Lahti 2021
- Lisbon 2020
What is the funding allocation for the “Horizon Europe” program for the period 2021-2027, which includes a focus on transport research and innovation?
(A) €95.5 billion
(B) €80.9 billion
(C) €120.2 billion
(D) €100.5 billion
A
What is the primary goal of the EU’s “Starship” project within the Horizon 2020 framework?
(A) To develop next-generation spacecraft for deep space exploration
(B) To explore the use of drones and autonomous vehicles for last-mile deliveries
(C) To promote the use of renewable energy in the maritime sector
(D) To create a network of high-speed trains named “Starship” connecting all EU capitals
B
Under the EU’s “Bike2Work” project, what is the main objective?
(A) To provide financial incentives for purchasing bicycles for commuting
(B) To encourage employers to create more bike-friendly workplaces
(C) To mandate bike lanes on all major roads in EU cities
(D) To develop a pan-European bicycle rental system
B
European Commission adopted a … to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons from the … as well as taking into account the challenges the EU transport sector has been facing since the beginning of …
European Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport to strengthen the resilience of EU transport in times of crisis. The plan draws lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as taking into account the challenges the EU transport sector has been facing since the beginning of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
The … is a joint effort of TDG Experts, DG MOVE and the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to harmonise … decision-making in Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods in order to maximise safety of transport operations
The Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods (Inland TDG) Risk Management Framework is a joint effort of TDG Experts, DG MOVE and the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to harmonise risk-based decision-making in Inland Transport of Dangerous Goods in order to maximise safety of transport operations
Naiades III includes measures to accelerate and stimulate … towards the development and deployment of innovative, … and … technologies for vessels and inland ports, and helping the sector keep up with digital developments.
Naiades III includes measures to accelerate and stimulate investments towards the development and deployment of innovative, zero-emission and zero-waste technologies for vessels and inland ports, and helping the sector keep up with digital developments.
Naiades III proposed the revision of the …, which, along with support for investments towards … capacity and inland … terminals, will enable the greater integration of inland waterways into a modern, trans-European intermodal transport system
Naiades III proposed the revision of the Combined Transport Directive, which, along with support for investments towards transshipment capacity and inland multimodal terminals, will enable the greater integration of inland waterways into a modern, trans-European intermodal transport system
… is a 35-point action plan to boost the role of inland waterway transport in our mobility and logistics systems. The core objectives are to shift more cargo over Europe’s rivers and canals, and facilitate the transition to zero-emission barges by 2050.
Naiades III is a 35-point action plan to boost the role of inland waterway transport in our mobility and logistics systems. The core objectives are to shift more cargo over Europe’s rivers and canals, and facilitate the transition to zero-emission barges by 2050.
x Member States have an interconnected waterway network
13 Member States have an interconnected waterway network
Energy consumption of inland waterway transport per km/ton of transported goods is approximately x % of that of road transport and x % of rail transport
Energy consumption of inland waterway transport per km/ton of transported goods is approximately 17 % of that of road transport and 50 % of rail transport
How often should vehicles used in internatinal carriage return to their Member State of establishment?
Every 8 weeks.
What is the maximum number of hours a professional truck driver can drive in a week?
The average weekly working time may not exceed 48 hours. The maximum weekly working time may be extended to 60 hours only if, over four months, an average of 48 hours a week is not exceeded.
The above is from an unverified source. On EC source, I found the below:
Daily driving period shall not exceed 9 hours, with an exemption of twice a week when it can be extended to 10 hours.
Total weekly driving time may not exceed 56 hours and the total fortnightly driving time may not exceed 90 hours.
Daily rest period shall be at least 11 hours, with an exception of going down to 9 hours maximum three times a week. Daily rest can be split into 3 hours rest followed by 9 hour rest to make a total of 12 hours daily rest.
How big is the EU aviation market?
It represents one third of the global market
The … will be the place to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a sustainable, smart and resilient, transport and mobility network in Europe.
The Connecting Europe Days 2024 will be the place to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a sustainable, smart and resilient, transport and mobility network in Europe.
