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

In accordance with Article 9(2)(b)(vi) of the CEF Regulation, Actions aiming at seamless connections between modes will be supported.

The studies that are supported relate to Actions that:

• shall be located in an urban node of the Core Network in line with Annex II part 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
• shall be part of a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan established in accordance with the 2019 Guidelines for Developing and Implementing a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (https://www.eltis.org/sites/default/files/sump-guidelines-2019_mediumres.pdf) or of an equivalent plan;
• shall improve accessibility for all users, especially for passengers with reduced mobility;
• shall allow for the connection with available long-distance transport modes (land connections to/between railway stations and/or airports and/or ports); note that rail connections are covered under the CEF 2 transport calls for projects on the Core and Comprehensive Networks (General and Cohesion envelopes) (call ID’s: CEF-T-2021-COREGEN, CEF-T-2021-CORECOEN, CEF-T-2021-COMPGEN en CEF-T-2021-COMPCOEN); connections with other type of public transport infrastructure will only be supported where rail connections do not exist and are not planned;
• may include safe connection with cycle infrastructure, allow safe connections with shared mobility solutions.

The foreseen duration of the action should be 2-3 years maximum.