Activities of Georgios KOUMOUTSAKOS related to 2011/0294(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Trans-European transport network (A7-0012/2013 - Georgios Koumoutsakos, Ismail Ertug) (vote)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network PDF (799 KB) DOC (1 MB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes the guidelines should contain provisions regarding the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the impact on and of climate change and of potential natural and man-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) The core network has been identified on the basis of an objective planning methodology. This methodology has identified the most important urban nodes, ports, airports as well as border crossing points. Wherever possible, these nodes are connected with multimodal links as long as they are economically viable, environmentally sustainable and feasible until 2030. The methodology has ensured the connection of all Member States and the integration of the main islands into the core network.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– measures promoting the efficient management and use of such infrastructure and enabling sustainable and efficient transport services.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) promotion of sustainable and efficient transport services.
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 – section 4 – title
Chapter 2 – section 4 – title
Maritime transport infrastructure and Motorways of the Sea
Amendment 504 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Equipment associated with maritime transport infrastructure shall include in particular equipment for traffic and cargo management, for the reduction of negative environmental effects amongst others, for the use of alternative fuels, for ice breaking, for hydrological surveys, and for dredging and maintenance of the port and port approaches.
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall implement VTMIS and SafeSeaNet as provided for in Directive 2002/59/EC and deploy e- Maritime services, including in particular maritime single window services, as provided for in Directive 2010/65/EU.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) introduction of new technologies and innovation for promotion of alternative fuels and energy efficient maritime transport, such as LNG.
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Union, Member States and other project promoters shall pay particular attention to projects of common interest which provide efficient freight transport services that use the infrastructure of the comprehensive network and contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and other external costs of transport. These projects shall in particular aim to:
Amendment 563 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promote the deployment of innovative transport services or new combinations of proven existing transport services, including through the application of ITS and the development of small scale ancillary infrastructure, necessary to achieve mainly environmental goals of these services as well as the establishment of relevant governance structures;
Amendment 564 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) facilitate multi-modal transport service operations including the accompanying information flows and improve cooperation between transport service providers;
Amendment 566 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) facilitate the deployment of Motorways of the Sea-based services.
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improve the operation, accessibility, interoperability, multimodality and efficiency of the network, including multimodal ticketing and transport management;
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promote measures to reduce external costs, such as pollution of any kind, including noise, emissions, congestion and health damage;
Amendment 672 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 3
Article 49 – paragraph 3
3. Core network corridors shall include maritime ports and its accesses, except in duly justified cases. Each corridor shall develop Motorways of the Sea wherever possible in order to achieve efficient and sustainable transport.