BEST is a thematic network which will bring together European policy makers, professionals and stakeholders working in the transport sector to share their expertise and experiences of benchmarking as a practical tool to improve performance.

To produce specific recommendations on the development of benchmarking as a practical tool to assist the European Commission, Member States and Accession Countries in effectively implementing sustainable transport policies in Europe.

To create an innovative dynamic of exchange of experience between the different transport sectors and sub-sectors.

To build consensus, at a European level, on the key requirements for a successful benchmarking process, and the benefits of applying benchmarking in the transport sector.

A network of activities will be established for the dissemination of practical information about benchmarking as an effective tool to support the implementation of sustainable transport policies.

Project website (www.bestransport.org)

Newsletters

Final open conference to disseminate project results

Links with other associated projects, networks, conferences.

Project Duration : 36 months

Start Date : 1 May 2000

Policy makers from EU Member States and Accession Countries.

Transport experts from international organisations, including ECMT, EAT, UITP, IRA, IATA.

Experts/stakeholders from the transport sector - transport operators and local authorities, consumer groups, equipment and systems providers.

Participation in Conferences 1-5 (and the two workshops) will be by invitation. The final conference will be open to all interested parties.