Modeling of cross-border interaction in central Danube region

Abstract

Opening of the European space and expanding of economic integration of the European Union are in conflict with the requirements for the transport infrastructure needs. This reality is manifested in the congestions on the road network not only in the countries themselves and their metropolitan areas, but also evidently in the cross-border regions, where is considerable potential for cooperation. One of such area is the Central Danube region, defined by the territory of eastern Austria and western Slovakia with dominating centroids of capital cities Vienna and Bratislava. Considerable economic potential of high-tech, research and services in Vienna region combined with sufficient number of educated and skilled staff resources and relatively good infrastructure in Bratislava region create favorable conditions for further positive development in this cross-border area. This however requires compatible transport network, which is the first pre-requisite for the smooth movement of people and freight transport in this area. With the possibilities of interconnection of these attractive areas deals the project "VKM - transport model AT-SK", which is processed in framework of the Cross-Border Cooperation Program between Slovak Republic and the Republic of Austria in the period for 2009-2012. The project aims to create a compatible transport model for the transport network in cross-border territory of eastern Austria and western Slovakia. The first stage of the solution has to summarize the available basic documents and collects the necessary data for modeling of cross-border transport interactions. In the next period, the project will cover the entire territory of the CENTROPE region, including western Hungary and southern Moravia. The paper presents the latest findings on progress, achieved results and possibilities for the utilization of the ongoing elaborated „VKM - transport model AT-SK " project.