Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming - (Page 15)

ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 TRANSPORT Numerous actions under the «transport» theme were supported by the ERDF during the 2007-2013 period. The fields covered do not fall within the scope of the ESF. Financing issued under this theme chiefly concerned rail transport, urban transport, cycling trails, ports or airports in addition to multimodal transport. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS START-Connecting Atlantic Area 31 €4,840,911 ERDF START is the acronym for Seamless Travel across the Atlantic area Regions using sustainable Transport. The main aim of the project is to facilitate trips using collective transport methods across the regions of the Atlantic Area, in an environmentally friendly manner. This involves greater intermodality and clearer information at the entry points to the various regions (airports, ports and rail hubs). A total of 14 partners from the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Portugal initiated the START project. They are seeking to develop a wider transnational network including other local and regional authorities in addition to other organisations to guarantee enhanced accessibility to the different regions. Extension of line A of the tram system for the Clermont Ferrand urban area as far as the Vergnes district. Syndicat Mixte des Transports en Commun de l'Agglomération Clermontoise Auvergne €3,000,000 ERDF 2009-2011 31 2011 This project includes the extension of Line A of the tram system from the Champratel district to the Vergnes district. Covering a distance of 1.7 km, this extension to the tram line has opened up the northern part of Clermont-Ferrand in line with the principles of sustainable development. The northern suburbs now have direct access to the city centre by means of a clean public transport system. This work on the tram system is accompanying the urban regeneration work in Champratel and Les Vergnes and will be serving the district of La Plaine. These districts will also benefit from added economic and commercial dynamism with the addition of a business area. The extension of the line A will also provide improved access to facilities such as the Gabriel-Montpied stadium, the Flamina swimming pool and also the Institut des Métiers. 1. Thematic overview of December 31 2013 1 Photo credits: 1. iStockPhoto.com - 2. SMTC-AC - 3. Conseil regional Basse normandie «The key objective of the project is to facilitate travelling by public transport through the regions of the Atlantic Area in order to be more environmentally friendly» Mark Dowd, Chairman of Merseytravel. Merseytravel - United Kingdom

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

Cover
Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming