Objectives

INTERFACE directly focuses on:

• Upgrading service environment of SBA ferry ports, terminals and harbour surrounding areas with special focus on (foot) passengers,
• Facilitating accessibility of ports and public transport in interface areas for people with reduced mobility,
• Improving cross-border interoperability (harmonized timetables, services) and communication between ferry traffic and traffic operators linking SBA ports with the city centres,
• Implementing intermodal passenger information systems in connection to cross-border transports between SBA cities and regions,
• Preparing necessary investments to close gaps in the transport infrastructure in interface areas,
• Promoting (improved) cross-border passenger connections between SBA cities,
• Initiating additional activities / events with cross-border relevance on different levels (tourism, education) to induce more cross-border exchanges,
• Raising political awareness and build up cross-border traffic operator networks