The general objective is to modernise transport infrastructure on the Core and Comprehensive Networks of the TEN-T.

In accordance with the Article 9(2)(b)(vii) of the CEF Regulation, the following Actions will be supported:

• works aiming at the development of new safe and secure parking areas on the road Core network and its nodes, or on the road Comprehensive network if they primarily serve users of the road Core network, for trucks and commercial vehicles, according to the study on EU Parking Standard (https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/2019-study-on-safe-and-secure-parking-places-for-trucks.pdf) and, as from its entry into force, according to the Delegated act adopted in accordance with Regulation 561/2006^[1] (including safety and security Information and Communication Technologies);
• works aiming at upgrading the safety and security of existing parking areas on the road Core networkand its nodes, or on the road Comprehensive network if they primarily serve users of the road Core network, for trucks and commercial vehicles, according to the study on EU Parking Standard (including safety and security Information and Communication Technologies);
• works optimising the use of existing safe and secure parking areas for trucks and commercial vehicles through static and dynamic information including the collection, processing and dissemination of parking information. These interventions shall comply with Commission Delegated Regulation No (EU) 885/2013 (Commission Delegated Regulation No (EU) 885/2013 of 15 May 2013 supplementing ITS Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and the Council with regard to the provision of information services for safe and secure parking places for trucks and commercial vehicles (OJ L 247, 18.9.2013, p. 1)) and apply Union standards (e.g. DATEX2) and Guidelines, set up methods for measuring accurate and reliable data from sensors, cameras or other monitoring devices and analyse priority zones needed, as defined in Delegated Regulation No (EU) 885/2013, taking into account traffic conditions, infrastructure shortages or weaknesses and driving regulations.

If the Action is not located directly on the Core road network or if it is located on the Comprehensive road network, the application has to justify its utility for the functioning of the Core Network.

The foreseen duration of the action should be 4-5 years maximum.

[1] Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32006R0561)