7 Amendments of Rolandas PAKSAS related to 2011/2096(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. NIs convinced that the transport sector, and transport infrastructure in particular, have an influence on countries' economic and social development, and encourages all countries' governments to invest in this sector; notes that large divergences exist in terms of transport infrastructure and geographical accessibility on the one hand between the eastern and western parts of the EU and on the other hand between central and peripheral regions, which need to be tackled; takes the view that the transport system of the EU should support balanced regional development and territorial cohesion, which will lead to the creation of a Single European Transport Area;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that, in the transport sector, the inadequacy of infrastructure promoting energy efficiency should be remedied and the sector’s commitments to take action in this area should be stepped up, since energy saved remains the cheapest, most competitive, cleanest and safest form of energy;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that energy saving policies for the transport sector must not result in curbing mobility and that any emission reduction requirements have to be evaluated for their effect on competitiveness; calls for the creation of a new financial instrument under the 2014- 2020 financial framework so that urban mobility plans can be cofinanced; believes that a resource- efficient transport sector can only be achieved by a balanced and diversified policy approach which provides the right incentives for economic actors and includes the various stakeholders, including local and regional authorities, infrastructure designers, transport undertakings and the general public; draws attention to the fact that it is essential that the introduction of significant technical advances in vehicle technology be linked with the observance of emission limits for noise and air pollution control;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the great potential ICT hasand Intelligent Transport Systems and Services have to reduce transport emissions in travel and freight; takes the view that it is necessary to step up the transport sector’s obligations in terms of technology and to promote more efficient organisation of transport services; stresses the need to promote innovative solutions such as optimised route planning, intermodality or communication between vehicles and infrastructure; recalls that use of ICT can help reduce the need to travel;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of the fact that several regions in the EU with unmet transport needs still have to ‘catch up’ and will still show a big growth in transport once the infrastructure has been finalised and the economy is picking up; considers for this reason that it is also important to focus future actions on the elimination of disparities in infrastructure development between various European regions/countries, and calls on the Commission to mobilise EU financing instruments under the terms of a comprehensive financing strategy bringing together both EU funds and public and private national funds;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is aware that a massive switch to new technology in the transport sector takes some time, and that actions within this process should take into account the diverse situations of individual Member States, but in the mean time encourages eco-innovation and calls for the use of more readily renewable fuels which reduce CO2 emissions, for investment in co-modality and for the concept of the internalisation of external costs to be extended to all modes of transport; observes that at this moment the rational use of fossil fuel, which at this moment is still the easiest way to curb transport emissions;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 a (new)
- inclusive national rail governance structures to ensure a high level of railway efficiency, in addition to opportunities to compete in international freight markets, to minimise public funding for the railways and even for the state to receive income from the railways;