Auditors examine EU support for urban mobility - Main contents

The European Court of Auditors is conducting an audit of EU action to improve the mobility of people in cities and densely populated areas. The auditors will examine how the European Commission and Member States use the EU funding available to put into action their urban mobility policies and whether the Commission provides effective support to Member States. The auditors will also assess the progress made in recent years in managing traffic congestion.

“Efficient mobility management is a key issue for urban areas,” said Iliana Ivanova, the Member of the European Court of Auditors responsible for the audit. “Traffic congestion is a growing daily problem for many people in the EU and road transport is responsible for a significant part of air pollution and environmental noise in urban areas.”

The auditors have today published an audit preview on urban mobility in the EU. Audit previews provide information on an ongoing audit task. They are designed as a source of information for those interested in the policy or programmes being audited.