4 Amendments of Patrice TIROLIEN related to 2011/2096(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. 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 and outermost 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 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls the crucial role that regional policy plays in the adjustment that is necessary for the balanced development of transport in Europe, guaranteeing infrastructure investment in the regions in line with their level of wealth; stresses the importance of conserving the main elements of infrastructure financing encompassed by cohesion policy;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the need to disseminate best practices in the field of transport so as to encourage an innovative and sustainable approach to transport in urban, suburban and rural areas;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to strengthen the principle of 'territorial continuity', particularly for islands, mountain regions and outermost regions, adopting Community legislation and boosting funding for these regions in order to limit their isolation.