13 Amendments of Răzvan POPA related to 2018/2089(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas human error is estimated to play a decisive role in the majority of road accidents, and hence driverless vehicles are expected to improve road safety; whereas a safe development of autonomous driving is a prerequisite for accepting this technology in our society; whereas driverless vehicles could bring mobility to those who are unable to drive, encourage car-sharing schemes and optimise the use of infrastructure by relieving traffic congestion, increase fuel efficiency and facilitate alternative energy sources since autonomous vehicles will not need proximate urban parking and thereby contribute to meeting climate targets;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas human error is estimated to play a crucial and decisive role in the majority of road accidents, and hence driverless vehicles are expected to improve road safety substantially; whereas driverless vehicles could bring mobility to those who are unable to drive, encourage car-sharing schemes and optimise the use of infrastructure by relieving traffic congestion, and thereby contribute to meeting climate targets;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas automated and connected vehicles will have a major societal impact in many different areas and already today, the development of connected and automated mobility poses questions about socio-economic impacts and structural change that need to be addressed;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that to contribute to the fulfilment of our transport policy goals, autonomous driving should be implemented in a way that significantly contributes to a sustainable transport system that takes into account the environment, climate, road safety, noise and good accessibility for all;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. whereas automated mobility could contribute to realising EU ambitions by making its industry more powerful and competitive, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that Europe accounts for 23% of global motor vehicle production and that our vision must be for Europe to be a world leader for fully autonomous safe mobility; supports the Commission in its view that for Europe to remain competitive and foster employment, it will be essential that the key technologies, services and infrastructure are developed and produced in Europe and that the necessary regulatory framework is in place; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure and facilitate the necessary investments needed, in particular for SMEs, to develop the relevant technologies, to create the necessary infrastructure support and to ensure social acceptance for automated mobility;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. whereas it is essential to develop and produce key technologies, services and infrastructures in Europe and ensure that the necessary regulatory framework is in place;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Urges Member States and regions to use the opportunities offered by EU regional policy and European structural and investment funds to co-finance investment in research, innovation and the implementation of autonomous driving in European transport.
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Considers that in order to deploy successfully and massively automated vehicles on the roads in the EU, it is also necessary to encompass it with deployment of very High Capacity telecommunication Networks as well as an efficient use of the European GALILEO satellite technology and applications;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to invest in unambiguous road signs, road markings and street furniture, ensuring that they are more visible;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that autonomous driving will represent a major paradigm-shift that will significantly alter current models of mobility and ownership of vehicles; considers that, if well framed, autonomous driving can represent a major improvement in vehicle-use efficiency, as well as significantly contribute to reduce congestion and consequently reduce CO2 emissions and other pollutants;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on all relevant actors, Member States and authorities to show collaborative leadership and coordinate and cooperate in order to promote innovation, safeguard investments in automated mobility infrastructure and facilitate cross-border testing;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that the deployment of connected and automated mobility technologies in commercial road traffic has structural effects on the labour market, in particular in the transport sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to actively facilitate a dialogue with and between stakeholders, including the social partners, on how to manage and mitigate this structural change. It is essential to ensure a just transition for potential workers whose jobs may change or disappear due to automation, offering them every opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to master new technology as well as to support them during labour market transitions.