Activities of Mircea-Gheorghe HAVA related to 2021/0420(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) 1315/2013
Amendments (41)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy15 sets out milestones to show the European transport system’s path towards achieving the objectives of a sustainable, smart and resilient mobility. It envisages that rail freight traffic should increase its market share by 50% by 2030 and double by 2050; transport by inland waterways and short sea shipping should increase its market share by 25% by 2030 and by 50% by 2050; traffic on high-speed rail should double by 2030 and triple by 2050; at least 30 million zero-emission cars and 80,000 zero-emission trucks should be in operation on Union roads by 2030, and nearly all cars, vans and buses and new heavy-duty vehicles should be zero- emissionpowered by renewable, alternative and advanced fuels by 2050; scheduled collective travel under 500 km should be carbon- neutral by 2030 within the Union; by 2030, there should be at least 100 climate-neutral cities in Europe. _________________ 15 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic And Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future’, COM(2020)789 final.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The realisation of the trans- European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more integrated, sustainable, affordable and inclusive, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and personpersons and goods in all their diversity and structure, and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Growth in traffic has resulted in increased congestion in international transport and accidents. In order to ensure the international mobility of passengers and goods, the capacity of the trans- European transport network and the use of that capacity should be optimised and, where necessary, expanded by removing infrastructure bottlenecks and bridging missing infrastructure links within and between Member States and, as appropriate, neighbouring countries, and taking into account the ongoing negotiations with candidate and potential candidate countries.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The trans-European transport network consists to a large extent of existing infrastructure. In order to fully achieve the objectives of the new trans- European transport network policy, uniform requirements and clear standards regarding the infrastructure shouldmust be established.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In the implementation of projects of common interest, due consideration should be given to the particular circumstances of the individual project concerned. Where possible, synergies with other policies should be exploited and implemented, for instance with tourism aspects by including, within civil engineering structures such as bridges or tunnels, bicycle infrastructure for cycling paths, including the EuroVelo routes, or with security aspects by including new technologies such as sensors in bridg, sustainable, relevant and cost-effective technologies.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) During infrastructure planning, Member States and other project promoters should give due consideration to the risk assessments and adaptation measures and all their cost-benefit analysis outcomes, that seek to improve resilience, for example to climate change, natural hazards and human-made disasters. By providing further incentives to develop sustainable forms of transport and with the implementation of high-level standards for green transport infrastructure, the realisation of the trans-European transport network will support the “do no significant harm” principle.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, shouldmust be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects, with transparent and consistent evidence.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative, renewable and advanced fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero- emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. At the same time, safe and secured parking networks providing comprehensive services should be extended and financially supported by Union funds.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
Recital 35 a (new)
(35 a) All Member States should prioritize projects of common interests on the TEN-T in terms of financial support, simplified public acquisition procedures, building permit, timeframe for appeals, short terms for payments, clear controlling and monitoring procedures.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, assessing and ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the trans- European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability of the Union network, in the same avoiding its usage for illegal migration.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38 a) An extension of The European Transport Corridors should be realised into Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in a stable and secured geopolitical context, while assuring adequate financial support.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
Recital 47 a (new)
(47 a) The Rhine-Main-Danube river transport corridor, which will link the port of Constanta to the port of Rotterdam and the Black Sea to the North Sea, should become a financing and execution priority for the Union and the Member States together with all intermodal connections, land and port, civil and economic, required throughout the navigation channel.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns. It should support regions, cities and urban functional areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities, set up under the Horizon Europe framework programme, aims to have 100 climate neutral cities in the Union by 2030. The cities involved in the Mission will act as experimentation and innovation hubs for others to follow by 2050. Being so well received all across EU, a new Mission on Climate-neutral and Smart Cities should be launched, under the same programme, with new cities and a more generous budget.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, such as digital and 5G infrastructure and internet of things, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans- European transport network.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59 a (new)
Recital 59 a (new)
(59 a) Strong and intelligent power supply networks should be supported to enable fast charging stations on the TEN- T corridors.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) deployment of safe and secured parking facilities and comprehensive services for drivers and travellers;
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The core and extended core network shall consist of those parts of the trans-European transport network which shall be developed as a matter of priority for achieving the objectives for the development of the trans-European transport network. The Member States will interlink the core and extended networks with the national, regional and local mobility networks.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. A project of common interest encompasses its entire cycle, including feasibility studies and permission procedures, construction, operation, maintenance, surveillance and evaluation.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and, management and maintenance of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the extension of the trans- European transport network policy into third countries; a dedicated budget envelope with minimum 30 % in appropriations shall be assigned in the next Multiannual Financial Framework to external transport CEF in order to increase cooperation with third countries;
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) keeping existing infrastructure operational and improving or maintaining its quality in terms of safety, security, efficiency of the transport system and transport operations, safe and secured parkings, climate and disaster resilience, environmental performance, and the continuity of traffic flows;
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) contributing to transport emission reduction and increased energy security by promoting the use of zero-emission vehicles and vessels and renewable and low-carbon fuels, through the deployment of corresponding alternative, renewables and advanced fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) mitigating exposure of urbancities and urban functional areas to negative effects of transiting rail and road transport;
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the development of a safe and secure road network, with sufficient safe and secured parking and alternative fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) integrating ICT infrastructures, especially e-ticketing, and mobility as a service on all transport modes using core, extended and comprehensive network and their connections with national, regional and local networks;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a – paragraph 3
When specifying the reference water levels the Commission shall take into account the requirements which are set out in international conventions and in agreements concluded between Member States and relevant stakeholders concerned.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promoting and developing measures to improve the environmental performance of inland waterway transport and transport infrastructure, including zero and low emission vessvessels using alternative, renewable and advanced fuels and measures to mitigate impacts on water bodies and water- dependent biodiversity, in accordance with the applicable requirements under Union law or relevant international agreements.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction, maintenance, or upgrading basic port infrastructure, such as internal basins, quay walls, berths, jetties, docks, dykes, backfills and land reclamation;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) expansion of the operating capacity inside and outside the port area in strong connection with environment protection and legal conditions for new constructions;
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the roads are designed, built or upgraded and maintained with the highest level of environmental protectionmost resource-efficient, eco-friendly and climate-proof materials, including as appropriate through low noise road surfaces and the collection, treatment and release of water run-off;
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) introduction of innovative technologies to improve the control of compliance with the Union road transport legal framework, including smart and automated enforcement tools and, 5G communication infrastructure and internet of things;
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are equipped with at least one refuelling and recharging station as defined in Article 2, point (43), of Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] dedicated to serve heavy- duty vehicles, by 31 December 2030;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. The urban nodes of the trans- European transport network are listed in Annex II. The list can be completed after a proper environmental, financial and risk assessment and the approval of the Member State and its relevant national, regional and local stakeholders.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) adoption of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration, to assess in terms of costs and benefits the accessibility and affordability for users of different modes of transport;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) for freight transport: sustainable, seamless and safe interconnection between rail, road, and, as appropriate, inland waterway, air and maritime infrastructure as well as appropriate connections with logistics platforms and facilities, as well safe and secure parking areas;
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promotion of efficient and low- noise zero emission transport and mobility, including greening public and private urban fleets;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support and promote the decarbonisation of transport through transition to zero - and low-emission vehicles, vessels and aircraft and other innovative and sustainable transport and network technologies such as: automated trains, autonomous vehicles, drones, maglev trains and hyperloop;
Amendment 125 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) improve the operation, management, accessibility, interoperability, multimodality and efficiency of the network, including through the development of multimodal digital mobility as a services solution and the development of infrastructure that allows for seamless multimodality, such as high-speed rail and city train/tram connection at airports;
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements by implementing proper, qualitative and on time maintenance plans during the entire life-time of transport infrastructure.