Activities of Oreste ROSSI related to 2009/2096(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
A sustainable future for transport (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers compliance with air quality norms as laid down in EU legislation as crucial, given the increase in respiratory and other diseases related to air pollution mainly, resulting also from transport. Favours, in particular in urban contexts, low emission zones and traffic calming measures which provide an incentive for walking and cycling, subject to the principles of feasibility and functionality;.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the fact that road transport has brought down considerably its emissions of particulate matter (PM 10), acidifying substances and ozone precursors, but is still worried about its level of nitrogen oxides and of fine particulates (Term report 2008, fig. 5.1) . Is however particularly disappointed about its CO2 emissions, which in the period from 1990 - 2006 increased by 28 %, compared to a reduction of 3 % in the other sectors. Calls for freight traffic to be gradually transferred off the roads and onto rail for medium- to long-haul transport;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to urge the Member States to remove local obstacles that are slowing down the establishment of railway communication corridors;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the expected emissions of SOx and NOx from maritime transport which will be approximately equivalent to land-based transport by 2020, and the failed attempt by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to put in place a CO2 emission reduction system. Demands therefore the inclusion of maritime transport in the European Emission Trading Scheme.;