Activities of Anne E. JENSEN related to 2008/0263(COD)
Plenary speeches (4)
The Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan - Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
The Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan - Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
Reports (2)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other transport modes PDF (268 KB) DOC (389 KB)
REPORT Recommendation for second reading on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport PDF (182 KB) DOC (122 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are advanced applications that without embodying intelligence as such aim to provide innovative services on transport modes and traffic management and enable various users to be better informed and make safer, more coordinated and “smarter” use of transport networks.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The application of information and communication technologies to the road transport sector and its interfaces with other transport modes (ITS) will make a significant contribution to improving environmental performance, efficiency, including energy efficiency, emergency first aid, safety and security of road transport and passenger and freight mobility whilst at the same time ensuring the functioning of the internal market and increased levels of competitiveness and employment.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Several advanced applications and Community mechanisms have been developed for different transport modes such as for railway transport (ERTMS and TAF-TSI), open sea and inland waterways (LRITS, SafeSeaNet, VTMIS, RIS), air transport (SESAR) and land transport, e.g. livestock transport.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Vehicles which are operated mainly for their historical interest and were originally registered and/or type-approved and/or put into service before the entry into force of this Directive and of its implementing measures should not be affected by the rules and procedures laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The application of this Directive and of the measures referred to in Article 4 shall be without prejudice to the requirements of the Member States relating to public order and public security.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In order to ensure interoperability and the apportionment of liabilities, the Commission shall complement, where necessary, the core elements set out in Annex II with specifications for the planning, implementation and operational use of ITS services and shall stipulate the content of the services and service providers’ obligations.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Additional principles and/or core elements of specifications not provided for in this Directive should be added to Annex I and/or II in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. The Commission shall conduct a suitable impact assessment prior to the adoption of the specifications referred to in paragraphs 2a and 2b.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. ITS equipment and software may be placed on the market and put into service only if, when properly installed and maintained and used for their intended purpose, they do not endanger the health and safety of persons and, where appropriate, property.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. ITS equipment and software shall be presumed to meet the adopted specifications as provided for by Article 4 if they conform to the national standards transposing the harmonised standards drawn up by the European standardisation bodies in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and rules on Information Society services 1. 1 OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Committee on technical standards and regulations Where a Member State or the Commission considers that the standards referred to in Article 5 (4a) do not entirely meet the adopted specifications as provided for by Article 4, the Member State concerned or the Commission shall inform the Standing Committee set up by Article 5 of Directive 98/34/EC giving the reasons therefor. The Committee shall issue an opinion as a matter of urgency. Taking into account the Committee’s opinion, the Commission shall notify the Member States as to whether or not those standards should be withdrawn from the publications referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 1 (new)
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 1 (new)
Article 7a 1. The Commission shall prepare an annual work programme on the basis of the core elements set out in Annex II to the Directive and for the first time three months at the latest after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 2 (new)
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 2 (new)
2. The Commission shall take into account the results of the work conducted by committees established in accordance with other Community acts, relating to the different areas of ITS, including the European ITS Advisory Group referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 3 (new)
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 3 (new)
3. The Commission shall, in close cooperation with the Member States, ensure general consistency and complementarity of ITS deployment with other relevant Community policies, programmes and actions.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 4 (new)
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 4 (new)
4. The Commission shall cooperate actively with European and international standardisation structures on the provisions set out in Annexes I and II.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 5 (new)
Article 7 a (new) − paragraph 5 (new)
5. The Commission shall act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 8(1a) for the purposes of: (a) adopting and modifying the annual work programmes; (b) determining the priority areas for international cooperation. The annual work programme and the priority areas for international cooperation shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall report bi-annually to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress made for the implementation of this Directive accompanied with an analysis on the functioning of the rules set out in Annexes I and II and shall assess the need to amend this Directive.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point e a (new)
Annex I – point e a (new)
(ea) Intermodality – shifting freight from road to short sea shipping, rail, inland waterways or a combination of modes of transport in which road journeys are as short as possible.