Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/1554 establishes a standardized framework for Member States to collect and report urban mobility data to the European Commission. It focuses on three core pillars: sustainability, safety, and accessibility, ensuring that urban nodes within the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) are monitored consistently. By utilizing the existing TENtec information system, the regulation aims to streamline data submission while reducing administrative burdens on national authorities. This act is a technical implementation measure designed to provide the Commission with the necessary empirical evidence to assess the performance of urban transport systems across the Union.<\/p>\n
### Structure and Main Provisions
\nThe regulation is structured into seven articles and a comprehensive Annex that details specific indicators and methodologies.
\n* **Articles 1\u20132:** Define the scope, subject matter, and technical terminology (e.g., “access node,” “peak hours,” “passenger car”).
\n* **Articles 3\u20134:** Mandate the use of the TENtec system for data submission and outline the data collection methods, which vary between direct submission by Member States and automated extraction by the Commission from existing databases (such as the CARE database for accidents or ERSAD for rail accessibility).
\n* **Articles 5\u20136:** Set the reporting cycle (generally every four years) and establish the geographical scope based on Local Administrative Units (LAU). Member States must define their urban nodes using these LAU codes to ensure spatial consistency.
\n* **Article 7:** Governs the entry into force.<\/p>\n
Compared to previous reporting frameworks, this regulation introduces a more granular and mandatory approach to urban node data, shifting from voluntary or fragmented reporting to a harmonized, periodic submission requirement.<\/p>\n
### Key Provisions for Implementation
\nFor those tasked with applying this regulation, the following provisions are critical:<\/p>\n
1. **Geographical Definition (Article 6):** Member States must submit their list of LAU codes by 31 December 2026. This is the foundational step, as all subsequent data must be mapped to these specific administrative units.
\n2. **Reporting Deadlines (Article 5):** The primary deadline is 31 December 2027, with a four-year cycle thereafter. A notable flexibility is provided: Member States may delay the first submission until 31 December 2028, provided they notify the Commission by the end of 2027.
\n3. **Indicator Annex:** The Annex is the operational heart of the regulation. It categorizes data into:
\n * **Horizontal:** Population, area size, and total access nodes.
\n * **Sustainability:** Trip modes (walking, cycling, etc.) and vehicle stock (broken down by emission standards, including the new Euro 7 norm, and motor energy types).
\n * **Safety:** Detailed statistics on accidents, serious injuries, and fatalities.
\n * **Accessibility:** Specific metrics for railway station accessibility, including step-free access, signage, and ticket vending features.
\n4. **Data Quality and Methodology:** Member States are responsible for ensuring data quality and must be prepared to provide their collection methodology to the Commission upon request.<\/p>\n
**:** This regulation is highly relevant to Ukraine. As Ukraine integrates into the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), the requirements for reporting urban mobility data\u2014particularly regarding safety, sustainability, and accessibility standards\u2014will become a critical component of the country\u2019s alignment with EU transport infrastructure requirements and future reporting obligations under the TEN-T framework.<\/p>\n