The IWG should contribute to the development of a coordinated statistical system for transport, in order for users to have access to high quality data.

This should be achieved by:·

• Leading the development towards harmonized definitions (as contained in the Glossary for Transport Statistics) and classifications, encouraging their use and keeping track of exceptions in the use of them
• Reducing the burden on the countries by coordinating and limiting common data collection ·
• Developing and improving the Common Questionnaire for Transport Statistics and promoting it as the main tool for common collection of transport statistical data
• Ensuring that their respective organizations make data available to member countries as well
  as other organizations
• Cooperating with specialized and professional organizations with expertise in the transport
  domain
• Following and supporting methodological work in transport statistics and in adjacent areas that might influence transport statistics
• External transport statistics collectors/ providers/ users profit from the work done within the framework of the IWG
  
• Encouraging countries to share best practices

The IWG is composed of one or more representatives from Eurostat, UNECE and ECMT. Experts from countries or organizations may be invited to participate in the work.

The Member States will deal with any major decisions in the context of the UNECE WP.6 meeting
whereas any implementation or other decisions should be made by the IWG itself.

The IWG should meet at least twice a year with Eurostat, UNECE and ECMT alternating as hosts and chairpersons.

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