Activities of Salvatore DE MEO related to 2021/0420(COD)
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 (128)
Amendment 1 #
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 sustainable, accessible, 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 2 #
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 production chain and 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 persons in all their diversity, and should contribute to furtherincluding persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, and should contribute to further passenger rights and price transparency as well as economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way to the benefit of the passenger.
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) The planning of new infrastructure, as well as the maintenance and upgrading works of older infrastructures of the trans-European transport network, should take into consideration active mode infrastructures, including walking and cycling infrastructures, in order to avoid disproportionate disruptions and disconnections to short distance paths, to alleviate congestion on the road and rail network and to remove existing barriers. Active mode infrastructures also contribute to the Union's climate goals, improve public health and provide economic benefits.
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes, the development, maintenance and upgrading of the trans- European transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users, especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change.
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) Member States should develop strategies, in consultation with local authorities and businesses, on the infrastructural, logistical and transportation needs of smaller production centres, in order to ensure coherence and synergies betwee the trans- European transport network infrastructures and internal areas with smaller centres of production that are not covered by the trans-European transport network.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10 b) In the development of the trans- European transport network, special attention should be given to ensure that access to the market is guaranteed to SMEs.
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 c (new)
Recital 10 c (new)
Amendment 8 #
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, as well as those of businesses and SMEs, should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The definition of the trans- European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems. , and it should offer all transport users high standards of accessibility to networks.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The trans-European transport network should be gradually developed in three steps with the overall aim to realise a multimodal and interoperable European wide network of high quality standards, while ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market and respecting the overall Union climate neutrality and environmental objectives: the completion of a core network by 2030, of an extended core network by 2040 and of the comprehensive network by 2050.
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructures that are accessible to users 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. and taking into consideration the needs of consumers and businesses, in particular SMEs.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and enable Union action to concentrate on those components of the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular cross- border sections, missing links, multimodal connecting points, freight terminals and major bottlenecks.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. In the case of sparsely populated areas, exemptions should only be applicable to infrastructures that are situated in areas of origin or destination, and not to infrastructures that are crucial transit points.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26 a) Such exemptions should in no way hamper the rights of accessibility of all transport users to the networks in peripheral areas, and should not undermine services which are vital for business, including SMEs, in urban and industrial areas of hig economic importance.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In order to establish the trans- European transport network in a coordinated and timely manner, thereby making it possible to maximise network effects, Member States concerned should ensure that appropriate measures are taken to finalise the projects of common interest of the core, the extended core and the comprehensive network by the given deadlines 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively. To this end, Member States should ensure that there is coherence of the national transport and investment plans with the priorities set out in this Regulation and in the work plans of the European Coordinators. Member States should also make sure that the goals of the national recovery and resilience plans, as well as other national investment plans, complement with the objectives of the trans-European transport network.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Projects of common interest to develop the trans-European transport network in line with the requirements set out in this Regulation have European added value, as they contribute to a high- quality, interoperable and multimodal European network strenghtening the functioning of the internal market, increasing the sustainability, accessibility, cohesion, and efficiency or, as well as user benefits. The European added value is higher if it leads, in addition to the potential value for the respective Member State alone, to significant improvements of transport connections or transport flows between Member States or between a Member State and a third country. Such cross-border projects should be the subject of priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Member States and other project promoters should ensure that assessments of projects of common interest are carried out efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays. Those assessments should also take into account the accessibility needs of all users. Moreover, indicators on the benefits expected for businessess of all sizes, including SMEs, and for passengers should also be taken into consideration when assessing projects of common interests.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost- benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach and the degree of accessibility for all transport users from the early stages of the projects. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . _________________ 21 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 20 #
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 addition to continuous and high-standard accessibility along the networks in such 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.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) To achieve transformation of the transport sector into a truly multimodal system of sustainable and smart mobility services, the Union should build a high quality transport network with rail services meeting minimum line speed. Competitive passenger rail has a high potential for the decarbonisation of transport. There is the need toaking into account the ambitious targets set by the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy in terms of high speed network, this Regulation should focus inter alia on ensuring rail high-speed connectivity betwee capitals and major cities in the European Union through the development of a coherent and interoperable European high speed rail network linking its capitals and major cities. Complementing existing high speed lines with passenger lines at a minimum line speed of 160 km/h should in return lead to network effects, a more coherent network and an increased number of passengers travelling by rail. The completion of a high-performance network will also facilitate the development and introduction of new or different models of capacity allocation, for example interval- service timetables enabled by the Timetable Redesign (TTR) initiative.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39 a) In order to achieve such objectives, accessibility of rail services should be increased for passengers, including for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. Passengers should have a seamless user experience when searching, selecting and buying their railway services. Therefore, sector-based solutions that aim to create a common European platform for the emission of tickets in a multimodal way should be supported. That platform should provide passengers with clear and complete information on their travels, as well as a single ticket for their cross-border trips valid across all Member States.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of combined transport. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possibleCombined transport solutions play a decisive role in creating favourable conditions that result in economic benefits for businessess and SMEs. They should therefore be considered at the core of the EU transport and infrastructure projects of common interest. A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of combined transport. In this context, special attention should be given to perishable goods, including food, when strenghtening the rail freight network to contribute to the Union's food security objectives. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possible. In order to ensure that combined transport solutions are put into operation effectively, the economic benefits connected to the intermodal terminals should be, where possible, quantified by the public authorities, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, in order to assess the strategic value of the terminals and to plan adequate investments.
Amendment 24 #
(42) ERTMS should be deployed in a continuous and synchronised manner not only on the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, including in the urban nodes, but also on access routes to multimodal terminals. This will enable operations with ERTMS only and boost the business case of railway undertakings.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44 a) Given the importance of the deployment of ERTMS to ensure equal and increased access to the traffic routes to all rail freight transport businessess, it is vital that Member States and Union Institutions devote great financial efforts to ensure an accelerated deployment of ERTMS radio based system across the whole rail transport network, along with the retrofit of all types of rolling stock.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) The trans-European transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. Multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. Moreover, their economic relevance to the operations of businesses, including SMEs, and hauliers in connection with the related road and rail stretches, other than urban nodes and areas of high economic importance in central and industrial peripheral areas, should be properly assessed in order to foster greater public and private investments in multimodal terminals and combined transport operations. The design and construction of transport infrastructure should comply with the relevant requirements laid down in national law and Union law.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)
Recital 49 a (new)
(49 a) When defining the investment strategy on multimodal terminals and combined operations, the authorities and the stakeholders involved should also take due account of the costs of the operations in the terminal which are borne by the carriers and by the terminal owners, with the aim of assessing the requirements of such terminals in terms of innovation, technological upgrades and capacity potential, as well as the related expected impact of innovation investments and public financing on the operations of the transport operators involved.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Urban nodes play an important role on the trans-European transport network as starting point or final destination ("last mile") for passengers and freight moving on the trans-European transport network and are points of transfer within or between different transport modes. It should be ensured that capacity bottlenecks, in particular for alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures, and an insufficient network connectivity within urban nodes do no longer hamper multimodality and combined transport solutions along the whole trans-European transport network.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) As an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges, urban nodes should develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which is a long-term, all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22 . It should include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The SUMPs and the data should be published, in accordance with a participatory approach, to allow proper scrutiny by civil society, citizens and economic actors. _________________ 22 The SUMP concept was first proposed in the 2013 EU Urban mobility package (COM(2013)913 final, Annex I)
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51 a (new)
Recital 51 a (new)
(51 a) The SUMP instruments should also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of fostering sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.
Amendment 31 #
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, as well as among business organisations, SMEs networks and transport companies. It should support regions and urban 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 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes and connectivity solutions, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for transport are necessary in order to provide the basis for optimising traffic and transport operations and traffic safety and improving related services, including the access to networks for citizens and businesses. Information flows in the transport and mobility network should be facilitated, including through the deployment of the Union Mobility Data Space. Information to passengers, including information on ticketing, multimodal connections and reservation systems, should be available.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Adequate planning of the trans- European transport network is required. This also entails the implementation of specific requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, ICT systems, equipment and services, including the requirements for the alternative fuel infrastructure rollout as defined in Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]23 . It is therefore necessary to ensure adequate and concerted deployment of such requirements across Europe for each transport mode and for their interconnection across the trans- European transport network and beyond, in order to obtain the benefits of the network effect and to make efficient long-range trans-European transport operations possible. In order to ensure the deployment of alternative fuelpublicly accessible alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures across the entire road network of the trans-European transport network in line with the targets set in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulation. _________________ 23 Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L […]).
Amendment 35 #
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 5G infrastructure, 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 accessible and 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 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning and the accessibility of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that aim, a permanent and automatic mechanism for activating "Green Lanes" should be established along internal borders of the Trans- European Transport Network. Moreover, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies. _________________ 25 Communication on the implementation of the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services; C(2020)1897 final (OJ C 96 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1) and Communication of 28 October 2020 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council on “upgrading the transport Green Lanes to keep the economy going during the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence”; COM(2020)685 final.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The participation of investment organisations, banks, businesses and undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans- European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security and public order in the EU. Without prejudice and in addition to the cooperation mechanism pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/45226 , greater awareness of such participation or contribution is necessary to allow intervention of public authorities if it appears that they are likely to affect security or public order in the Union and the participation or contribution does not fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/452. _________________ 26 Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union (OJ L 79I , 21.3.2019, p. 1).
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) While maintenance is and will remain the main responsibility of the Member States, it is importantthe Commission should define a precise strategy in cooperation with them in order to ensure, through concrete commitments, that the trans- European transport network – once built – is properly maintained to ensureand guarantees a high quality of services, safety and security standards, as well as accessibility, over the years. A life cycle approach should be followed when planning and procuring infrastructure projects.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67 a (new)
Recital 67 a (new)
(67 a) European Coordinators play a crucial role in ensuring that the infrastructure development of the trans- European transport network is carried out in an effective and efficient way by establishing a structured dialogue with regional and local authorities and all stakeholders involved.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67 b (new)
Recital 67 b (new)
(67 b) In the context of this structured dialogue, and in the absence of viable logistical and modal alternatives, the European Commission should take measures to deter Member States from engaging in unilateral cross border restrictions along the network and in particular at the central nodes, to avoid hindering cross-border transit of persons, services or goods.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) Taking into account the Union Action Plan on Military Mobility of March 201827 the Commission should assess the need to adapt the trans-European transport network to reflect the military use of the infrastructurenhance strategic infrastructure segments to support their military and dual use. Based on the gap analysis between the trans-European transport network and the military requirements28 additional roads and railways should be included in the trans-European network to enhance the synergies between civilian and military transport networks. _________________ 27 Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action Plan on Military Mobility (JOIN(2018)05 final). 28 Joint Staff Working Document on the updated Gap Analysis between the military requirements and the trans-European transport network requirements, 17 July 2020, (SWD(2020) 144 final).
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71 a (new)
Recital 71 a (new)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71 b (new)
Recital 71 b (new)
(71 b) The lack of a southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea could undermine the objectives of this Regulation and should therefore be addressed in the context of the review provided for by this Regulation.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71 c (new)
Recital 71 c (new)
(71 c) The extended and enhanced infrastructure requirements for transport set out in this Regulation require proportionate and sufficient investments and therefore for transport businesses to make proper investment plans by 2050. The short timeframe of the current multiannual financial framework (2021- 2027), including the foreseen end of the Connecting Europe Facility in 2027, will hamper the planning of investments, especially for the rail sector. Therefore, further generations of Connecting Europe Facility programmes should be envisaged to address those needs.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72
Recital 72
(72) In order to maximise consistency between the guidelines and the programming of the relevant financial instruments available at Union level, trans- European transport network funding should comply with this Regulation and be based, in particular, on Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . In addition, taking into account the considerable costs for the completion of the transport-European network, funding should also build on co- funding and co-financing through instruments provided under other Union law, including InvestEU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Policy, European Regional Development Fund, Horizon Europe and other financing instruments established by the European Investment Bank. To enable the financing of projects of common interest, references to ‘multimodal logistics platforms’, ‘motorways of the sea’ and ‘telematic applications’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be respectively construed as references to ‘multimodal freight terminals’, ‘European Maritime Space’ and ‘ICT systems for transport’ as defined in this Regulation. For the same purpose, references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation. _________________ 29 Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38).
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) The achievement of the objectives of the trans-European transport network, in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the Union, requires a robust regulatory framework. Ambitious reforms should be implemented by Member States to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the European Semester. The Recovery and Resilience Facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable, reduce emissions, improve safety and efficiency. Relevant measures to that effect are included in approved Recovery and Resilience Plans. In light of this, the Commission should ensure adequate alignments between the trans- European transport network and national investment projects, in order to guarantee complete integration and alignment of investments carried out under EU funds and national funds, such as national recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) ‘sustainable urban mobility plan’ (SUMP) means a document for strategic mobility planning, aiming at improving accessibility to and mobility within the functional urban area (including commuting zones) and peripheral industrial centres) for people, businesses and goods;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(p a) 'costs of the operations in the terminal' means the costs borne by the transport operators at the terminal incurred to carry out such operations;
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point z
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point z
(z) ‘maritime port’ means an area of land and water made up of such infrastructure and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of waterborne vessels, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery or further transmission of those goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contribute to the strengthening of the internal market through the creation of a single European transport area which is sustainable, efficient digitalised and resilient and which increases the benefits for all its users, including accessibility, and supports inclusive growth. It shall demonstrate European added value by contributing to the objectives laid down in the following four categories:
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by but not limited to further developing a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway and short-sea shipping network across the Union;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) improving the accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new)
(i a) increased access to the transport infrastructure for SMEs;
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii a (new)
(vii a) increased connections and sustainable, high quality transport solutions for businesses and SMEs in isolated and peripheral centres of production.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
(d) increasing the benefits for all its users through:
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii a (new)
(ii a) ensuring seamless travel experience for users, including extensive protection of passenger rights and price transparency;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii b (new)
(ii b) creating opportunities and greater economic benefits to businesses and SMEs, including improving their access to high-quality, intermodal, fast and sustainable freight transport to enable connections between peripheral and isolated centres of production with densely populated areas of high commercial value;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point v a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point v a (new)
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Free access without any discrimination as well as fair competition shall be ensured by Member States and all public and private entities involved in the development of the trans-European transport network. This shall be done in accordance with Union transparency policy decisions.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection between urban nodes, bigger cities and peripheral areas;
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the deployment of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure easily accessible to users;
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks, including active modes networks, and in particular the trans-European energy or telecommunication networks;
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The comprehensive network shall consist of all existing and planned transport infrastructures of the trans-European transport network as well as measures promoting the efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable use of such infrastructure provided for in Article 5(1).
Amendment 64 #
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 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 and to adopt the relevant specific measures. If such a single entity is established, it should comply with relevant Union and national accessibility legislation. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity. Being in the position, the relevant European Coordinator may propose to the interested Member States and to the European Commission measures that aim to strenghten cooperation or may propose that they adopt some specific decisions establishing services of general economic interest.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensuring optimal integration of the transport modes and interoperability between transport modes; across urban and densely populated areas, areas of economic interest and peripheral, coastal and remote areas;
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) fostering accessibility to the network for all kind of transport users, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and other people in situations of vulnerability;
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) ensuring easy and digitalised access to freight transport and shipping services, other than facilitated use of intermodal terminal and facilities to hauliers and all businesses and SMEs in order to promote the use by shippers of sustainable multimodal freight services;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) seeking synergies across all modes of transport, including active modes, and removing barriers to active mobility when infrastructure is being upgraded;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the development of a high performance rail passenger network, fully interoperable and at high speed, connecting urban nodes as well as capital and major cities across the Union;
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) railway lines, both high speed and conventional, including:
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility, without hampering the quality of the service, especially for high-speed trains;
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio- economic cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businessess and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council58 , be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable. _________________ 58 Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – paragraph 2
When constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof, Member States shall, where applicable, perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds, and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated. The study shall also take into account the potential impact on passengers during the constructing or upgrading phase.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4. Any exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost- benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businessess and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ERTMS is equipped, while ensuring a synchronised and harmonised ERTMS deployment trackside and on board of trains;
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) where relevant, mitigating the impact of noise and vibration caused by rail transport, in particular through measures for rolling stock and for infrastructure, including noise protection barriers;
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) when building or upgrading railway infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths well as cycling connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) where relevant, developing innovative alternative fuels technologies for railways, such as hydrogen for sections that are exempted from the electrification requirement.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside rail lines or within bridges and tunnels.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall, where possible and where proportionate, allow for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside inland waterways or within bridges.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)
(k a) dual use infrastructure utilised for civilian and military purposes.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) improve the resilience of the logistic chains and international maritime trade and security of the energy supply, including in relation to climate adaptation;
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x a (new)
(x a) infrastructure for active modes such as pedestrian and cycle tracks, bridges or tunnels, including alternative routes for active modes.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) rest areas are available at a maximum distance of 60 km from each other, providing sufficient parking space, relevant safety and security equipment, and appropriate facilities, including sanitary facilities, that meet the needs of a diverse workforce;
Amendment 86 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) safe and secure parking areas are available at a maximum distance of 100 km from each other, providingor in duly justified cases and on the basis of traffic volume density, market demand or other relevant factors, Member States may request a derogation from the Commission for greater distances betwee safe and secure parking areas. Such parking areas shall provide a sufficient parking space for commercial vehicles and complying with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2020/105469 ; _________________ 69 Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 as regards minimum requirements on maximum daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 as regards positioning by means of tachographs (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility;
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that aim, a permanent and automatic mechanism for activating “Green Lanes” should be established along internal borders of the Trans-European Transport Network. Moreover, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies. __________________ 25 Communication on the implementation of the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services; C(2020)1897 final (OJ C 96 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1) and Communication of 28 October 2020 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council on “upgrading the transport Green Lanes to keep the economy going during the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence”; COM(2020)685 final.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) when building or upgrading road infrastructure, ensure the road infrastructure is not obstructing the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling pathconnections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67 a (new)
Recital 67 a (new)
(67 a) In the context of the structured dialogue with regional and local authorities and all stakeholders involved, European Coordinators should be able to take measures to discourage any form of unilateral cross-border blockades along the network, and to strengthen TEN-T sanctioning and governance instruments, as to avoid blocking border transit at the core nodes and to ensure the activation and management of alternative rail or road routes.
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside roads or within bridges and tunnels.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, by 31 December 2025, conduct a feasibility study on the potential use of European Modular System vehicles on the road infrastructure for the TEN-T core network.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improving multimodal interconnections between airports and infrastructure of other transport modes, and between airports and urban nodes where appropriate; , including through urban air- mobility solutions;
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) adoption and publication 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;
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) collection and submission to the Commission and publication in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility service, as well as data on air and noise pollution. Thereafter these data shall be submitted every year; and published every year; _________________ 1a Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re- use of public sector information (OJ L 172? 26.6.2019, p. 56-83).
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) by 31 December 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node. One terminal may serve more than one urban node, if capacity allows.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) compliance with the adopted sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs).
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter IV – title
Chapter IV – title
IV PROVISIONS FOR SMART, ACCESSIBLE AND RESILIENT TRANSPORT
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improve the safety and sustainability of the movement of persons, services and of the transport of goods;
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) introduce dual use technology, security technology and compatible identification standards on the networks;
Amendment 99 #
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 throughout the infrastructure life cycle.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Particular attention shall be paid by the Member States to the protection of workers during the building phase of infrastructures.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall ensure the continued functioning of supply chains and essential travel along the TEN-T and avoid possible shortages, where necessary through the activation of "Green Lanes" in strict cooperation with the European Coordinators.
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that the information notified pursuant to paragraph 1 is made available at least twelvesix months before the final decision on the implementation of the project of common interest. The information shall in particular include:
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) any maintenance work that results in a limitation or non availability of rail infrastructure is managed in accordance with Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/20751a. _________________ 1a Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075 of 4 September 2017 replacing Annex VII to Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a single European railway area (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 69-73).
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular people in situations of vulnerability including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility as well as persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall carry out ex ante assessments of the accessibility of infrastructure and of the services connected to it.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) focus on improving accessibility in European transport corridors for all users;
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) focus on improving accessibility in European transport corridors for all users;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 4
Article 52 – paragraph 4
4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned and where appropriatetogether with representatives of the relevant sectors shall be able to participate. Member States shall designate a national coordinator for ERTMS to attend the consultative Forum for ERTMS. The European Coordinator may also set up ad- hoc working groups.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 4
Article 52 – paragraph 4
4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned and where appropriatetogether with representatives of the relevant sectors shall be able to participate. Member States shall designate a national coordinator for ERTMS to attend the consultative Forum for ERTMS. The European Coordinator may also set up ad- hoc working groups.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 6
Article 52 – paragraph 6
6. The European Coordinator may consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users, accessibility experts and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 6
Article 52 – paragraph 6
6. The European Coordinator may consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users, accessibility experts and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) an analysis of the future proofness of the infrastructure for allowing seamless and accessible mobility to all users, and, where appropriate, proposed measures to future proof accessibility and interoperability of the network and connected service;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall inform the Commission on a regular, comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. This information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec). It shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-European transport network, data related to accessibility of the TEN-T infrastructure and passenger services, where applicable, as well as data on the completion and maintenance of the trans- European transport network.
Amendment 116 #
3. Member States shall ensure the quality, completeness, accessibility and consistency of the data in the TENtec information system. The national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with TENtec.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 to amend Annexes I and II, notably to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative thresholds laid down in Articles 20, 24 and 32 or changes in terms of security. When adapting those Annexes, the Commission shall:
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) include new infrastructure and urban nodes in the trans-European transport network if they are considered of high importance to ensure military mobility and food security within the Union;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 1
National procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities and civil society, industrial partners, including SMEs, civil society, user representatives and accessibility experts concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with, where appropriate, in the planning and construction phase of a project. The Commission shall facilitate this process by promoteing the exchange of good practice in this regard, notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 3
Article 58 – paragraph 3
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. When conducting the review process, the Commission shall also evaluate, in consultation with the Member States, the creation of a new southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
1. Goals and objectives: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high- quality, safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to, through and within the functional urban area for passengers and freight. It shall notably support zero- emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-European transport network, in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes. A SUMP shall also take into consideration commuter journeys to and from the urban area.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3
Annex I – point 3
3. Integration of the different modes of transport: A SUMP shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. It shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, active mobility, and, as appropriate, air-transport, inland waterway and maritime transport. It shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility, in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet, to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 6
Annex I – point 6
6. Monitoring and performance indicators: A SUMP shall include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The implementation of a SUMP shall be monitored using performance indicators. Member States and the relevant authorities shall implement mechanisms to ensure that a SUMP is in line with the provisions of this Annex and of high quality. The SUMP instruments shall also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of creating favourable conditions for sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall guarantee the continued functioning of supply chains and essential travel along the TEN-T and avoid possible shortages, where necessary through the activation of “Green Lanes” in strict cooperation with the European Coordinators.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. In case of disputes between Member States, among which unilateral actions resulting into blocking or restricting the free movements of goods and/or services, the responsible European Coordinator should work with the Member States as a mediator in order to promote the activation and management of alternative rail or road routes.