The operating conditions for all modes of transport are constantly evolving along with changes occurring in the economy; therefore, it is extremely important to analyze these changes from a theoretical perspective and their manifestation in economic practice 1.Accession to the European Union and the growing availability of structural assistance gives Poland a unique opportunity to rapidly modernize its transport system. In many areas, bridging the gap between Poland and the “old” European Union countries is expected to take decades. However, transport is one of the few exceptions, as the development of this field is less dependent than elsewhere on long-term processes of capital accumulation, the growth of public education, or the creation of an intellectual and technological base. For several years, Polish transport policy has been dominated by the issue of adapting Polish transport to the requirements of the European Union. Much was achieved in this regard even before Poland’s entry into the Union, but the process of integrating Polish transport with the EU system will continue. The main objective of the study was to assess the state and development prospects of road infrastructure in Poland against the background of the situation in Austria. The selection of countries was purposeful. In addition to Poland, Austria was chosen because it is a highly developed country with very modern transport infrastructure. The study used reports and information obtained from, among others, the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT) in Vienna. Reports from the Ministry of Infrastructure in Warsaw and subject literature were also used. The collected data were subjected to comparative analysis, and dynamic indicators were calculated to show the changes that took place in the analyzed countries. The results of the study are presented in the form of tables and figures. A. Koźlak, Transport Economics. Theory and economic practice, University of Gdańsk Press, Gdańsk 2008, p. 9. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine 6/2011