Activities of Keith TAYLOR related to 2011/2310(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the EU Cohesion Policy Strategy for the Atlantic Area
Amendments (4)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for effective crossborder coordination and cooperation between rail, seaports, inland ports, hinterland terminals and logistics, in order to develop a more sustainable transport system, including high-speed trainrailway lines;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that particular priority should be given to coordination and cooperation between seaports and to connections between harbours and inland regions, including via inland waterways and improved hinterland connections, so as to ensure that all parts of the region can benefit from the growth of maritime transport;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need to increase the volume, efficiency and competitiveness of short sea shipping in the Atlantic Ocean, as an innovative and environmentally-friendly way to improve and diversify the trans- European transport networks, stimulate the activity of small and peripheral ports, and contribute to the reduction of road congestion and emissions; underlines the importance of prioritising the development of Motorways of the Sea in the context of the future TEN- T guidelines and the Connecting Europe Facility; invites the Atlantic states and seaport authorities to conclude memorandums of understanding with a view to promoting the development of Motorways of the Sea across the Atlantic seaboard;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the need to further develop harmoniously and sustainably the main drivers of economic growth of the Atlantic area, in particular maritime transport, shipbuilding, fishing and aquaculture, tourism and renewable marine energy, and promote diversification of the EU's energy sources and energy supply routes;