Finland updates its transport plan: Aiming for safer and more sustainable mobility
The Finnish Government has updated the comprehensive "Transport 12" plan. The purpose of this plan is to develop the country's entire transport system so that it is safer, more functional, and more sustainable in the future.
The plan concerns the whole of Finland and covers both passenger transport and the carriage of goods. It takes into account all modes of transport, such as roads, railways, and waterways. The goal is to ensure that people and goods move smoothly across different parts of the country.
The reform focuses particularly on improving transport infrastructure. This means, for example, the maintenance of roads and railways as well as the development of new transport solutions. Increased attention is also being paid to the quality and availability of transport services.
Sustainable development is one of the plan's most important goals. The Government aims to reduce the environmental impact of transport and promote low-emission modes of travel. This is part of a broader objective to achieve a carbon-neutral Finland.
The updated plan provides direction for the development of Finnish transport in the coming years. It helps authorities and other actors make decisions that improve the daily mobility of Finns and support the country's economic growth.