Scientific research support in developing sustainable transport in Romania

Abstract

The aims of this study are to reveal the present level of scientific research in Romania, to identify the obstacles that have caused low support research and development for sustainable transport development in Romania, as well as, to bring into discussion the measures that have been suggested for improving the existing situation, particularly the production and use of biofuels which are considered an important chapter in greening of transport. The study investigated, first the targets, mechanisms and supporting tools for transport scientific research by comparing the situation in Romania with those in some other EU member states, as well as, provided an analysis of the intensity of scientific research in Romania and the requirements for improving the quality and volume of transport using 1990 as the reference year for changing of the national economic system before presenting a set of recommendations for improvement of the transport.