PATH2ZERO contributes to transport decarbonisation discussions at TRA2026
PATH2ZERO partners joined leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners at TRA2026 to explore the future of mobility and transport research in Europe, contributing insights on the policies and governance needed to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport.
During the technical session on 'Policy and Markets for Zero-Emission Vehicles', Rosa Picón García (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid – TRANSyT-UPM, Transport Research Center) presented the paper "Adapting Road Transport Decarbonisation Strategies: A Comparative Study between Spain, Norway and the United Kingdom", developed in collaboration with project partners from the Transportøkonomisk institutt (TØI) and the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds.
The research highlights that while Europe has set increasingly ambitious decarbonisation targets, identifying effective pathways to achieve them remains a complex challenge. Delivering the right mix of policies, infrastructure investments, governance frameworks and behavioural change measures tailored to national and regional contexts will be critical to success.
PATH2ZERO partner Rupprecht Consult, represented by Lakshya Pandit, also reflected on discussions during the closing plenary. Drawing on recent developments in Budapest's transport system, the intervention underscored how governance structures, financing mechanisms and institutional capacity can significantly influence transport decarbonisation outcomes. Strengthened cooperation between local authorities and EU institutions can help accelerate fleet renewal, support long-term investment planning and better integrate climate objectives into sustainable urban mobility policies.
The discussions at TRA2026 reinforced a core PATH2ZERO message: achieving transport decarbonisation requires more than technological innovation. Effective governance, coordinated policymaking and strong institutional capacity will be essential to delivering a zero-emission transport future.
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