8 Amendments of Salvatore TATARELLA related to 2009/2096(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Draws attention to the predicted trend towards an increasing degree of urbanisation of our society, hence the increasing importance of spatial planning and attractive and efficient mass transport systems that are geared to the new technologies and are able to compete with private vehicles in terms of cost, method and journey time, especially with regard to urban transport,
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraphs 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
Paragraphs 2 a (new) and 2 b (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of checking that the maximum speed limit of 50 km/h is strictly complied with in urban areas; as various studies and research have shown, this has a dual impact: firstly, it reduces pollutant emissions and secondly, the number of accidents and road deaths which are known to affect a substantial percentage of the population in densely inhabited areas; 2b. Highlights the need to institutionalise the concept of environmentally friendly driving, or eco-driving, and to make it compulsory when training young drivers, since, by taking simple measures when driving, fuel consumption can demonstrably be reduced by up to 30%, thereby reducing air pollution from CO2, unburned hydrocarbons (UHC) and fine dust;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers compliance with air quality norms as laid down in EU legislation as crucial given the increase in respiratory, cardiovascular and other diseases related to air pollution, mainly resulting from transport. Favours, in particular in urban contexts, low emission zonesTakes the view that, in order to address the issue, preventive measures should be incentivised, for instance by introducing high-quality filters for the ultra-fine solid particles emitted by engines, and that incentives must be provided to renew any of the currently circulating car fleet that is not in line with the European Euro 4, Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards (the latter is due to enter into force in 2014). The reduction in emissions must not be restricted only to vehicles using new technology, i.e. with new engines, but should concern also those already in circulation. Old-generation engines can be adapted by using the new filter, with a view to achieving the low level of ultra-fine solid particles emissions of new vehicles. Favours, in particular in urban contexts, low emission zones (such as 30 areas, i.e. urban areas in which maximum vehicle speed is limited to 30 km/h) and traffic calming measures which provide an incentive for walking and cycling.;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the fact that road transport has brought down considerably its emissions of particulate matter (PM 10), acidifying substances and ozone precursors, but is still worried about its level of nitrogen oxides and of fine particulates (Term report 2008, fig. 5.1) . Is however particularly disappointed about its CO2 emissions, which in the period from 1990 - 2006 increased by 28 %, compared to a reduction of 3 % in the other sectors. Calls for freight traffic to be gradually transferred off the roads and onto rail., pending the construction of new railway lines that are compatible with the existing network's capacity. Calls, in addition, for the building of new interport facilities to be incentivised (which could improve the process of transferring freight from road to rail) and for the functionality of currently existing facilities to be improved;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 a (new)
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 a (new)
- an aspirational goal of 50% reduction in CO2 emissions caused by aircraft throughout EU airspace by 2050,
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 b (new)
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 b (new)
- a carbon-neutral growth for air transport from 2020 and onwards,
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 c (new)
Paragraph 20 - indent 6 c (new)
- a fuel efficiency of 1.5% per year for air transport,