Certu was created by French decree no. 94-134 of 9 February 1994
30 October 2008
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Extract from the decree: The Centre for the Study of Urban Planning, Transport and Public Facilities is responsible for carrying out studies in the fields of urban networks, transport, urban planning and public facilities on behalf of the French State or for the benefit of local authorities, public bodies, companies entrusted with public-service commissions or the relevant professions. […] Through its activities relating to statistical work, surveys, studies, expert evaluations, experiments, technological innovation, software production, the publication of technical and methodological works, training and awareness-raising, the Centre shall contribute to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and skills. It shall also participate in the development of experience-sharing exchanges and the promotion of French techniques abroad. Within its scope of activity, it shall contribute to the drafting of standards and technical regulations, as well as the implementation of other actions of the State.
