4 Amendments of Jim HIGGINS related to 2008/2216(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the positive effect on sustainable development that intelligent transport systems (ITSs) have in improving the economic performance of all regions by, including urban areas, establishing conditions for reciprocal accessibility, increasing local and inter- regional commerce, and developing the European Union’s internal market and the employment associated with the activities deriving from the implementation of intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that ITSs can improve the living conditions of Europe’s citizens, particularly those living in urban areas, and will also contribute to improved road safety, reduce harmful emissions and environmental pollution, increase traffic efficiency and reduce traffic congestion;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out the need for the significant potential of urban areas to be better defined and exploited, and highlights the role that rural and outlying areas can play in achieving the medium- and long-term objectives to be defined and exploited better;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to give greater weight toconsider the potential of those regional areas which are involved to a greater extent in the opportunities for inter- regional waterway and maritime transport and to address specific measures to them;