The national strategy for development of the transport infrastructure of Bulgaria has been presented. The main characteristics of the Bulgarian transport system has been given with analysis of the most important socio-economic factors influencing its development. The impact of the economic recession during the transition period after 1989 has been pointed out. A survey of the main issues of the on-going reform in the transport branch has been given.
Some data have been indicated from a general forecast study carried out in the framework of the EU funded TINA project. A strategic plan for development of the infrastructure of all types of transport – road, rail, water and air – has been presented containing data about the main projects. An emphasis has been put on the development of the sections along the European corridors crossing the country which are among the Government’s priority in this field.
