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 works, with the possibility to include 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 4-5 years maximum.