Activities of Luis de GRANDES PASCUAL related to 2015/2005(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport (debate) ES
Amendments (15)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transport industry represents a driving force of the EU economy, employing around 10 million people and accounting for about 5 % of GDP, which should remain a frontrunner in generating territorial cohesion, further economic growth and job creation;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is an urgent need to breakduce as far as possible the transport system’s dependence on oil and its environmental impact without sacrificing its efficiency and curbing mobility;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the creation of a genuine Single European Transport Area for the benefit of the internal market will not be possible without the completion of trans-border infrastructures and effective implementation of EU legislation by Member States;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that a European sustainable mobility policy needs to build on a broad range of policy tools to shift towards the least polluting and most energy-efficient modes of transport; points out that shifting the balance between modes of transport is not an end in itself, but is necessary to disconnect mobility fromwill arise naturally by the encouragement of efficient co-modality, thereby reducing its adverse effects such as congestion, air pollution, noise, accidents and climate change;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network remains one of the preconditions for a more sustainable and efficient transport system and a more balanced distribution of freight and passengers among transport modes; stresses that the selection of projects eligible for EU funding must focus on the completion of missing links, especially trans-border links, the upgrading of existing infrastructure and the development of multimodal terminals, putting greater emphasis on European added value; considers that the Connecting Europe Facility instrument and other means of financing should stimulate investment in rail, ports and inland waterways as a priority; emphasises that co-funded projects should reflect the need for infrastructure that minimises the impact on the environment, that is resilient to the possible impact of climate change and that improves the safety of users; stresses also the need for proper maintenance of the existing infrastructure;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting electro-mobility and electric public transport systems, coupled with the introduction of renewable energy sources in the electricity sector, giving priority to the electrification of the rail network, tramwaysthe introduction of alternative fuels in transport in order to achieve the gradual reduction of reliance on oil, improve air quality in cities and meet undertakings for the reduction of greenhouse gases; in this sense, belectric cars and e-bikes; stresses the potential of modern aerial tramways (cable cars), as an inexpensive and easy-to-build means of transportation, to expand the capacity of urban public transport systemsieves that the promotion of electro-mobility and electric public transport systems can play an important role, provided that it is accompanied by a relevant renewable energy quota;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to complete the established legislative framework for passenger rights with measures covering passengers on multimodal journeys; calls for initiatives to promote integrated travellerensure that multimodal information and intermodal ticketing effectively reaches users; asks for measures to improve the quality of transport for elderly people, passengers with reduced mobility and disabled passengers, including better accessibility of infrastructure;;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- the European Commission and the Member States to undertake an in-depth review of the EU air safety strategy focused on risk and for the benefit of passengers;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- when the investigation is completed and the information is available, an assessment of the possible safety measures necessary for avoiding air accidents like the one that occurred in the Alps in March;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 a (new)
- the revision of the safety and control systems for persons and goods, in view of the terrorist threat and in accordance with the new European Agenda on Security,
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 1
Paragraph 26 – indent 1
– national policy frameworks aimed at the development of the market as regards alternative fuels (natural gas, hydrogen, sustainable biofuels, including molasses-based ethanol) and electric cars, and the deployment of the relevant refuelling/recharging infrastructure;
Amendment 559 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
– revitalisation of local and regional trans- border raiinvestment in trans-border rail connections as a fundamental element of the internal market, including local and regional connections, that have been dismantled or abandoned;
Amendment 576 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
- a harmonised framework for access to the port services market that contributes to strengthening competition in maritime transport, improving service quality, creating better conditions for exporting industries and creating qualified work,
Amendment 600 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 5
Paragraph 28 – indent 5
– actions supporting the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in sea ports, including the use of shore-side electricity and liquefied natural gas refuelling points,