Transport policy
The mission of transport policy is to provide people with
opportunities for safe and smooth everyday travel, to maintain the
competitiveness of businesses and to control climate change by
reducing emissions.
Finland’s location away from the main traffic and logistic arteries of central Europe poses challenges to transport policy. The needs and viewpoints of various population groups must be taken into account when developing the transport system. Efficient and smooth public transport services support the attainment of transport policy objectives. Constant efforts are being made to improve road and traffic safety, for example by introducing intelligent transport services.
The Government Programme underlines the importance of an efficient transport and logistics system. A creative long-term transport policy will help maintain the transport system and ensure adequate funding. With the aim of improving long-term sustainability the Government will prepare a report on transport policy to be submitted to Parliament during each electoral period.
Particularly in logistics, shipping and heavy-goods transport, international treaties, conventions and European Union decisions play a significant role. At the meetings of the European Union Transport Council Finland is represented by the Minister of Transport.