In 2005, in Bulgaria according to Directive 2006/32/ЕС/5.04.2006 the transport’s share in the endconsumer’s usage is36%. In the period 2000-2005 "Transport" Sector has had an increase in liquid fuel consumption at an average rate of 147 ktoe per year /8,2% annually/. This is twice above the average indicative aim for Bulgaria. Transport sector is around 30% of Europe’s energy consumption. 98% of energy consumed in this sector is fuels like oil and coals. Transport is the fastest developing sector in accordance to energy usage and for that reason it is important the potential for achiving energy efficiency in the sector to be understood. Improvingtheenergyefficiencyisbelievedtobethe most effective way to decrease enery demands and dependency on fuel imports. Despitethehighstandardsandnewultimatetechnicalrequirementsforautomobiles, car transport comes to stay the greatest air polluter. Roadtransportisbasicandgrowingsourceof CO2, the greenhouse gas responsible for the changes in the global climate. Italsoproducesharmfulemissions andnoiseand causes traffic jams. EveryyearinEuropearound 40 000 people die in transport accidents. Why mobility management is needed? Increased mobility demand is due to the boom of big business centres during the last few years and people's desire to reach the European standard of living. In the last 20 years traffic rates and number of private vehicles in Europe has increased, leading to negative effects (global warming – increased temperatures, increased storm and flood activity; increased energy demands – transport's growing share – everyday travelled distance by 1-2% annually: 1950 – around 5 кm, 2006 – almost 50 кm; increased oil market costs; air pollution, noise, accidents - around 40 000 people annually die in Europe; increased share of people with poor physical activity and suffering health problems; traffic jams and broad territories occupied by cars). Motorised travel has direct impact on the social life and negative one on the living standards. Some of the problems, related to pollution, can be solved throughdecreasingthefuelconsummation(more efficient cars, "eco driving") andmore environmentally friendly transportation technologies. Others cannot be solved this way:
Behavioralchangefor users of motorized transport and goods suppliers can contribute significantly to the improvement of energy efficiency. Mobility is important part of all economical and social activities. Means of transport is a matter ofone'sawareness, attitude and culture. How can people determine their own mobility behavior? People can determine their mobility behavior according to the following criteria: travel speed, costs, safety and impact on environment.  Solutions Old infrastructure is a main barrier to the busier way of life, the demand for better mobility, comfort understanding, health and pleasant living conditions. Implementingnewandbroaderinfrastructuralprojects is not far and away the best solution to ecological and travel problems. Thisisextremelyunfavorableforthesocialenvironment, thestandardofliving and is a guarantee for new, bigger traffic.  Crucial activities are needed to implement innovative solutions, based on the change in the attitude of the local authorities towards the traffic and change in the behavior of the citizens as participants on the road (Mobility Management). Mobilitymanagementtoolsdonotrequiregreatinvestmentsfor the numerous benefits they bring! Opportunities to impact traffic situation  Decreasing energy consumption
Stimulating more sustainable means of transport:
Using more eco-friendly fuels: Biofuels: bio diesel, bio ethanol, bio gas Alternative fuels: congested natural gas; liquified oil gas; electricity; hydrogen Decreasing the travel demand (Demand Management)
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