2 Amendments of Frieda BREPOELS related to 2011/2096(INI)
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 bis (new)
Paragraph 4 bis (new)
4 bis. Challenges the Commission’s assumption that freight transport over distances of less than 300 km will, by definition, be by road; stresses that other factors also play a decisive role when choosing other forms of transport: type of products, volume, whether transhipment facilities are available, whether there are transport experts in ports, etc.; calls on the Commission to develop a policy that supports sustainable and efficient co- modal transport and covers all transport segments (short, medium and long distances) for optimum modal distribution, irrespective of the distance;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 bis (new)
Paragraph 5 bis (new)
5 bis. Welcomes the Commission’s plea for clarity regarding future policy frameworks and for a coherent policy at EU level; is convinced that a clear long- term vision with regard to investments in European transport infrastructure, in conformity with EU environmental legislation, is the best way to ensure efficient implementation of EU infrastructure and transport policy; the transport and infrastructure policy of the Member States should graft onto this European strategy and even strengthen it where possible; in this context, repeatedly questioning planned and agreed investments or funding schemes has a detrimental effect;