The development of transport has a significant impact on the world's population and
economy, and consequently on the change in the main traffic flows between different parts of
the world. Transport networks are at the heart of the supply chain and are thus the cornerstone
of each country’s economy. Europe is developing quite successfully, mainly due to its good
geographical location. It has good intercontinental connections, which gives it an advantage in
cooperating with other continents, especially in the development and organization of energy
and transport networks and in the efficient use of maritime transport. With the accelerating
development of transport activities, there is also a growing conflict between transport
industries and the environment. The burden on the environment from traffic is intensifying.
Transport infrastructure physically interferes with space, and the traffic that flows through it
pollutes the environment and endangers wildlife. This is why both the European Union and
the Republic of Slovenia have drawn up transport policies that monitor, analyze and predict
the development of the transport system. Transport policy is an important factor in each
individual environment as it affects the economic activities, social development, care for
reducing air emissions, etc. The main goal of the EU transport policy is to establish a system
that supports economic progress and competitiveness, enabling high-quality mobility services
and a more efficient use of resources. The development of our continent will depend on the
ability of all countries to remain fully and competitively integrated into the global economy.
European transport is at a crossroads, where the old challenges remain unaddressed while new
ones have already emerged.
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