20 Amendments of Karima DELLI related to 2015/2005(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the upcoming COP21 Climate Conference in December 2015 in Paris,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 27 September 2011 on European road safety 2011-2020,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transport industry represents a driving force ofsector is of importance for the sustainable development, the EU economy, directly employing around 10 million people and, accounting for about 5 % of GDP, which should remain a frontrunner in generating further economic growth and job creation; and whereas there is a decoupling tendency1 between transport and economic growth; __________________ 1a see EEA data: http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and- maps/indicators/transport-emissions-of- greenhouse-gases/transport-emissions-of- greenhouse-gases-4
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas transport continues to be nearly fully dependent on fossil fuels and is the only sector where greenhouse gas emissions have grown by 30% over the last 25 years, and without the recent economic downturndownturn of transport volumes, emissions growth could have been even bigger;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase fuel and particularly diesel taxes and to abolish environmentally harmful tax subsidies, for example for company cars, and to introduce fiscal incentives for sustainable modes of transport, also in the framework of the European semester;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) proposed by the Commission as part of the Juncker Investment Plan for Europe should give priority totarget sustainable transport infrastructure projects that deliver high societal and economic value, and target projects that promote job creation, long-term growth and compeare in line with the European transport policy goals and deliver high societal and economic value, and give priority to projects with the highest impact on job creation, long-term growth, competitiveness and the achievement of the EU 2020 objectives; encourages the Commission and Member States to keep the EFSI initiativeness in full line with the recently decided Regulations on CEF and TEN-T and put priority on European added-value and minimising external costs from climate change; the focus should lie on synergy projects and horizontal priorities, as defined in the CEF Regulation;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Commission to propose a Trans-European cycling network based on the EuroVelo network, to be integrated in the TEN-T and CEF legislation, and to reserve appropriate co- financing within the EU budget, as is already formulated in the Commission budget;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Encourages the Commission, in the framework of intelligent transport systems, to take initiative concerning the ownership of vehicle data and to see in which way to improve the safety and efficiency of public transport, reduce traffic congestion and inefficient transport movements such as the 25-30% of empty trucks on EU roads, whilst also safeguarding EU data protection and privacy law;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Emphasises the importance of ‘Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans’ (SUMPs) as a tool to achieve the EU targets on CO2 emissions, noise, air pollution and accident reduction; stresses that SUMPs should be considered as a pre-condition for the EU financing of urban transport projects;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting electro-mobility, based on renewable energy sources 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, tramways, small vessels, electric 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 systems;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that e-powered two-wheelers (pedelecs, e-motorcycles, e-scooters and e- mopeds) can play a significant role in sustainable mobility, especially in urban areas where they contribute to tackling emission (gases and noise), congestion and parking problems as well as providing a solution for small logistics; insists therefore that the specific design and afferent benefits of these vehicles should be adequately taken into account and reflected in EU transport legislation and guidelines;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the behaviour of transport users is key to the development of a more sustainable transport system; calls for initiatives that motivate users, especially young people, to choose more sustainable means of transport (walking, cycling, public transport, car sharing, carpooling);
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that better transport data, in particular on walking and cycling, is needed in national and Eurostat transport modal split statistics to measure the impact of interventions, and expects a legislative proposal before 2018;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to monitor the situation in the different Member States as regards the operation of transportation network companies that match drivers to passengers (Uber being the most prominent example), and to carry out an assessment of the legal, social and economic, economic and environmental consequences arising from the operation of such companies, accompanied, if appropriate, by relevant measures or recommendations, taking into account the existing taxi services;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
- recognition that speed management has a drastic impact on the reduction of road deaths and serious injuries in cities, particularly for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists and that vans are the only commercial vehicles that are not speed limited,
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
- recognition that the EP adopted with large majority a strong recommendation for cities to make 30 km/h the default tempo limit, whilst evidently deciding on their own terms on which roads to allow other speeds,
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to ensure that proposals on the opening-up of services in all transport markets do not lead to social dumping, poorer-quality services, less public service, monopolies or oligopolies;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 2
Paragraph 25 – indent 2
– the revision of Regulation 868/2004 to safeguard fair competition in EU external aviation relations and reinforce the competitive position of the EU aviation industry, preventing unfair competition more efficiently, ensuring reciprocity and eliminating unfair practices and social dumping, including subsidies that distort the market,
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 6 a (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 6 a (new)
- a Commission proposal including measures to enhance safety and social rules, particularly flight and rest times, to avoid fatigue and improve the quality of cabin air;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 26 – indent 2 a (new)
- the establishment of a structure to ensure better coordination and proper implementation of EU legislation, as well as to promote standardisation,