The development of the transport infrastructure in Moscow and the Moscow Region, the state of the road network, the existence of road crossings, traffic control as well as road safety issues were among the subjects discussed, Mr Shuvalov told journalists after the meeting.

According to the First Deputy Prime Minister, the Ministry of Transport jointly with the Governments of Moscow and the Moscow Region have prepared a programme for the development of the transport infrastructure in Moscow and the region until 2015. The 5-trillion rouble programme will be financed by the federal centre, the regions and by private investors, Mr Shuvalov said.

The Commission also discussed measures to reduce the rate of injuries on Russia's roads, in particular in the Moscow transport hub, the First Deputy Prime Minister said. "We think that although more and more cars will be bought in the Moscow Region and in Russia as a whole, deaths and injuries on the roads can be reduced," Mr Shuvalov stressed.

The First Deputy Prime Minister also said that "decisions have been made to create an educational standard for driving schools". He added that the standards would be considered at the autumn session of the Government Commission. According to Igor Shuvalov, the participants in today's meeting also called for a review of the system of driver attestation. It would be a success if we consistently reduce the rate of injuries and deaths on the roads over three to five years, Mr Shuvalov said. He added that safety on the Russian roads will be the priority of the Government Commission.