4 Amendments of Marie-Thérèse SANCHEZ-SCHMID related to 2011/2096(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that transport networks play a leading role in spatial planning policies; notes that major transport infrastructure such as high-speed railways helps make regions less isolated while also boosting local development networks; highlights the importance of implementing specific regional projects linked to the construction of major infrastructure, involving as many partners as possible (local, regional and national authorities, private operators, civil society, etc.);
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that urban transport services are covered by the subsidiarity principle; stresses, nevertheless, that European cooperation, coordination and funding would enable local authorities to meet the challenges they are facing; underlines the importance of interregional and cross- border cooperation with regard to the development of transport networks, by promoting inclusive growth and better social cohesion through the integrated management of urban, suburban and rural transport;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the importance of drawing up, planning and implementing joint transport infrastructure strategies at cross-border level, whether they relate to major freight corridors and trans- European transport networks or simply to regional, local and urban transport management in line with catchment areas and population; highlights the importance of European territorial cooperation in achieving these coordinated strategies, and the urgency of certain cross-border investments; calls for all macro-regional coordination to include an in-depth study of transport integration as part of its strategy, in order to achieve genuine social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that citieurban areas suffer most from congestion and air and noise pollution; in this context believes that citiethese areas can make a major contribution towards combating climate change through intelligent local public transport systems and sustainable city-district planning, including building of bicycle paths; calls for transport arrangements between cities and the countrysideurban, suburban and rural areas to be improved;