On 2 April 2026, the Court of Auditors published a report on the Framework Law on Mobility (of 24 December 2019, No. 2019-1428) entitled ‘Improved transport provision, a financial framework in need of renewal, and cooperation to be strengthened’.

The Court of Auditors explains that the LOM has changed the organization of transport and set in motion a ‘positive dynamic’. Nevertheless, this far-reaching reform, which dates back to 2019, appears to remain incomplete to date.

The Court of Auditors analyses the progress still to be made and the measures to be taken to ensure the full implementation of the LOM and its benefits for users and organising authorities.

The Court of Auditors’ findings are as follows.

Continuing with the new governance framework

The Court of Auditors notes the insufficient roll-out of planning tools, particularly those promoting multimodal transport provision.

Rising expenditure could lead to a financial imbalance, requiring priority to be given to everyday transport.

The Court of Auditors unfortunately notes that the funding mobilized (local authority budgets, central government investment) will not be sufficient to meet mobility needs.

The Court concludes that ‘In the coming years, achieving a financial balance between needs and resources will therefore require prioritizing expenditure on network maintenance and the targeted development of everyday transport, at the expense of major new transport infrastructure projects’.

A diversification of mobility services needs to be reinforced to combat the isolation of regions within a constrained financial framework

Regarding SERMs, the LOM enabled their launch but their specific content is not defined, and the question of their funding and governance remains unresolved.

The Court of Auditors notes a growth in alternative mobility options to conventional solutions: on-demand transport services (TAD), carpooling and carsharing. These solutions enable users to access the core transport network without using a car.

Nevertheless, whilst the provision of such services is essential, users must also be informed of what is available, which is achieved through ‘multimodal information services’.

The Court of Auditors notes in particular:

• Problems with the clarity of the transport options available

• Insufficient information provided to the public

• Persistent inequalities in access

Significant growth in sustainable mobility thanks to public financial support, which must now be optimized

The Court of Auditors notes the development of:

• Cycle paths and facilities designed to ensure cycling safety

• The greening of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles

• The roll-out of electric vehicle charging points

The Court of Auditors’ recommendations are as follows (extract):

1. Introduce operational mobility contracts and action plans for inclusive mobility – tools provided for under the LOM (IdFM and regions outside Île-de-France, 2026).

2. Clarify the legal and tax frameworks applicable to joint associations and agreements, to encourage cooperation (Ministry responsible for transport, 2026).

3. Give priority to the regeneration of existing networks and to projects promoting everyday journeys (Ministry responsible for transport, 2026).

4. Introduce a framework law to succeed the LOM, setting out the State’s policy guidelines and the procedures for their implementation regarding the funding of transport projects, including those led by regional and local AOMs (Ministry responsible for transport, 2026).

5. Consolidate data on the transport services provided in terms of inter-urban and school road transport for regional transport authorities (IdFM and regions outside Île-de-France, 2027).

6. Supplement national transport statistics by considering all mobility services and presenting a breakdown by category of AOM and by region (Ministry of Transport, 2027).

For a fascinating and informative read, the Court of Auditors’ report can be accessed via this link: Thematic Public Report – Public Bodies and Policies (FR version): Review of the Framework Law on Mobility (FR version) Read the full report on the Court of Auditors’ website.