Safety of the european union transport system as a must have for Ukraine

Abstract

The influence of the European Union (EU) on Ukraine can hardly be overestimated. Today, Ukraine’s development directly depends on the country’s integration into the EU and the adoption of European best practices. Of course, there are also imperfections in the EU. And where are they not? For countries like Ukraine (which are in their infancy), best practices are a chance for development. Such experience is invaluable. In order to adopt such a positive experience in the context of ensuring the safety of the transport system, it was decided to conduct additional research on this vector. The section discusses the main provisions for ensuring the safety of the EU transport system. A monographic review of research in the field of ensuring the safety of various modes of transport in the EU and in the world has been conducted. An assessment of safety indicators for different modes of transport in the EU has been realized. Impact indicators and safety measures for various modes of transport in the EU countries have been identified. Various safety management systems and EU programs, aimed at ensuring safety in rail, road, air and maritime transport have been described. New challenges to the security of the EU transport system through the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the competitiveness of different modes of transport, economic stability of market operators, compliance with environmental standards, etc. have been identified. The need to improve the infrastructure to ensure the safety of the transport system in the EU is pointed out. A combined safety management system for the EU transport system has been proposed and its key elements have been identified.