The TRA2024 conference focused on four overarching themes and their respective sub-themes, aiming to address the evolving challenges in the European transport sector. The first theme, "Safe & Inclusive Transport," emphasizes the importance of social engagement and user-centric policies in navigating the green and digital transitions. Papers were invited to explore areas such as transport safety, future workforce and skills, people-centered and inclusive transport, and transport policy. The second theme, "Sustainable Mobility of People and Goods," targets the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact, with a call for research on urban, regional, and rural transport, zero-emissions transport, health and environmental impact, and logistics and sustainable transport. The third theme, "Efficient & Resilient Systems," highlights the need for resilient infrastructure and operations to withstand disruptions, aligning with green and digital transitions. Areas of interest include resilient infrastructure, networks and operations, circular economy, and transport energy transition. The fourth theme, "Collaborative Digitalisation," recognizes digitalization as a key driver of change, requiring efficient connectivity and data sharing. Sub-themes include digital transition, transport data sharing, connected and automated mobility, and digital transport infrastructure. Overall, the conference aimed to foster multi-disciplinary discussions on these themes to address challenges and opportunities in the transport sector. More than 1150 abstracts were received and over 900 scientific papers were submitted by the international research community. The accepted papers were distributed in more than 100 scientific and technical parallel sessions. The conference themes were also addressed via the plenary and strategic sessions, the ministerial host sessions and round tables, and special, industry, school outreach, and EC lunchtime sessions, as well as demonstrations, technical tours, and exhibitions.
