Activities of Vlad GHEORGHE related to 2022/2023(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the new EU urban mobility framework
Amendments (15)
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the rules and requirements regarding active mobility, new forms of mobility and micro-mobility are still underdeveloped or vary between Member States; ; whereas active mobility does not only represent transport of people or goods based on human physical activity but also includes transport of people or goods that is powered by a combination of an electric motor and human power, such as e-bikes;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the road safety objectives have only got limited improvements in the EU over the past years; whereas additional efforts on the level of the EU and on the national level are needed to achieve the EU’s goal enshrined in Vision Zero objectives;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas there is an urgent investment need to support safe infrastructure for cycling and micro- mobility to further promote clean mobility modes;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for better accessibility and connectivity between urban, peri-urban and rural areas, as well as multimodal passenger hubs, and further calls for unhindered access to smart, sustainable and affordable transport to be guaranteed for all;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to propose a multimodal package in order to ensure an integrated approach of transport services, which includes an integrated door-to-door mobility modes for passengers and freight; stresses that such package should include safety control measures and training requirements for transport operators;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses its concern at the shortcomings in the regulation of micro- mobility in many Member States, as it does not facilitate this type of transportation and poses risks for people’s safety; invites the Commission, in this context, to collaborate with the Member States to draw up common road-safety guidelines and recommendations for micro-mobility such as speed limits, helmet requirements, safety standards for cycling infrastructure or training; encourages the Member States to proceed with the adaptation of their national legislation and to launch information campaigns and integrated mobility solutions including integrated ticketing;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls further on the Commission to harmonise technical standards and requirements regarding types of micro- mobility transport and its infrastructure; highlights in this regard that such standards should serve accessibility for the first and last mile, enabling citizens to reach or travel from destinations that are underserved by public transport;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that border cities should have the capacity to provide efficient and seamless cross-border daily transport while addressing missing links and bottlenecks, and ensuring better and more sustainable connectivity between European capitals and major cities; highlights, in this regard, that high-speed train services should be better deployed, particularly in the areas where such services are currently lacking;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the need for a continuous monitoring by the Commission of various factors determining the quality of urban transport services so as to evaluate the implementation of the current relevant legislation and address its shortcomings; underlines in this regard that national local authorities need to regularly share with the Commission statistical information on public transport provision, air quality, urban mobility accidents, passenger flows, commuting patterns, data about cycling, car sharing and other developing mobility modes;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights that AI and digitalisation improve efficiency, safety and affordability, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions; stresses that AI applied to urban transport should serve the goals of traffic congestion relief, major service predictability and customer satisfaction;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to support regional and local authorities in providing secure bicycle parking at train stations, airports, maritime ports. Stresses that bicycle parking areas should have spaces dedicated to e-bikes including e- cargo bikes, and provide charging point and where possible repair points;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights that UVARs should be accompanied by impact assessments, as well as consultation, information and notification of the involved economic factors; stresses that local authorities should notify the Commission before introducing UVARs;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Highlights the increasing potential of air mobility in urban areas, particularly for the potential use of drones by wide public; underlines that Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have to be considered as a part of mobility framework and therefore their safety and security should be regulated, including a.o. to avoid noise and reduce privacy concerns;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to increase research and investments in smart mobility, upskilling and reskilling, in order to contribute to the development of innovative transport solutions, low-emissions mobility solutions, modal shift and alternative fuels.