5 Amendments of Francisco ASSIS related to 2016/2305(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees that deployment of 5G networks is a necessary condition for the development of existing and new business models in the transport and tourism sectors; underlines that effective use of the potential of very high-capacity internet networks is key to the process of digitisation of transport and tourism services and the wide use of innovative means of transport for people and goods, such as increasingly connected and autonomous vehicles or drones; notes that 5G networks could also contribute to develop new entertainment models, hence diversify the EU tourism offer making it more attractive;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that progress in the building of the European Gigabit Society can only be made with appropriate high levels of investment in network infrastructure in all the Member States; doubts whether financing models based only or primarily on investment funds will help fill existing gaps in the level of development of network infrastructure, and even out differences in the availability of high-capacity internet connections in border and outlying areas, as well as in non-urban areas; emphasizes the need to find incentives not just for the supply side, but also for the demand side to increase citizens' interest in transport & tourism services over 5G and fostering take-up;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the benefits of combining projects and plans to build new network infrastructure in the 5G standard with the already planned construction and modernisation of road and rail routes within the EU; agrees that such rational combining of construction works will help to save resources and speed up the building of the necessary high-speed infrastructure; notes the potential of development of more specified infrastructure services in EU cities (smart traffic with real time information, parking, toll systems);
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that once networked, vehicles are consistently safer (fewer accidents), greener (less emissions) and contribute to more predictable travel patterns; therefore supports the idea of introducing an EU-wide target, for all vehicles available on the EU market, to become 5G enabled and to feature on- board ITS equipment; strongly supports the goal of 5G enabling base-station networked ambulances and other emergency vehicles (police cars, fire engines) for ongoing and uninterrupted coverage during interventions;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly supports efforts towards ensuring access to the 5G network in public transport facilities and vehicles, at major touristic places and attractions, in transport hubs and on all major transport routes by 2025; notes the important role of internet technology for the development of multimodal, user-friendly and safe infrastructure and transport services; highlights the need for taking into account all the interacting elements from a variety of sectors, such as electronics, telecoms, transport and tourism;