8 Amendments of Gyula HEGYI related to 2008/2041(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out the need for a strategy to halt the decline in public transport in new Member States and the increase in individual car use;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Proposes a yearly 1% shift in passenger kilometre from individual transport/cars to sustainable transport methods, such as public transportation and cycling;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that cycling and other non- motorised modes, particularly in cities, saves on energy and space, isare noise- free, and isare very effective in combating obesity and diseases linked to a lack of physical activity;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that a Sustainable Urban Transport Plan (SUTP) should be required by Community law for every agglomeration having more than 100 000 inhabitants; considers that such legislation should include clear deadlines and binding targets set at local and European level;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that SUTPs should include the means by which local authorities intend to: - promote non-motorised transport modes such as cycling and walking, by building an extensive network of bicycle lanes and by providing safe lanes and ground level intersections for pedestrians, - promote public transport by using European funding for the development of public transport infrastructure, and disseminate information on existing good examples, such as the introduction of integrated pricing and ticketing systems and the development of P+R systems, - tackle growing individual car use, through parking restrictions and congestion charges, as well as low- emission and car-free zones;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses that NGOs and other stakeholders should be involved in the preparation of the SUTPs, which should be made available to the public; considers, furthermore, that regular evaluation of progress made and dissemination of the results of such evaluations are also essential;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that air pollution is still a major cause of health problems in the EU; stresses therefore that cities with high air pollution should consider introducing strict measures, including congestion charges and low-emission and car-free zones; emphasises also that the introduction of 30 km/hour speed limits in city centres not only reduces traffic and air pollution but can bring down road deaths as well.