The transport economics tasks include, in particular, market investigation across all modes of transport, statistical evaluations and the development of forecasts based on traffic data. The results serve to provide neutral information about current developments to the Federal Ministry for Transport, other political decision-makers and the public. They are also incorporated into the intensive cooperation with research authorities and other bodies in the field of traffic science. In addition, there are transport economic tasks with regards to market access in road haulage, in cross-border passenger transport market and in air transport.

The following points will give you an insight into reports, forecasts and statistics as well as further information on the tasks of the Federal Office.