14 Amendments of Georgi PIRINSKI related to 2015/2005(INI)
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it is essential to ensure the successful development of the Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T), effectively link the transport networks of all EU regionsEU central regions to those of the periphery and eliminate disparities between the levels of infrastructure development and maintenance;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is an urgent need to break the transport system’s dependence on oil without sacrificing its efficiencyin a cost-efficient way without sacrificing its competitiveness and curbing mobility; whereas advanced biofuels (particularly those produced from sustainable waste, residues and processing residues) represent an untapped potential to reduce the European transport system´s dependence on oil and to curbing mobility; greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the transport sector;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its support for the targets set out in the White Paper and the 10 goals for a competitive and resource-efficient transport system (benchmarks for achieving the 60 % GHG emission reduction target); stresses that the mid-term review should maintain the level of ambition of the goals set in 2011 anbut should propose concreterealistic and scientifically- based measures and initiatives to increase and streamline the efforts to meet them; considers that it is necessarythe latest socio-economic and technological developments call for a fully-fledged impact assessment in order to evaluate the extent to which the list of actions set out in the White Paper is appropriate and sufficient to achieve its overarching goals;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that urban areas need a certain degree of flexibility to enable them to meet their obligations under EU law in full respect of the principle of subsidiarity and to ensure that mobility solutions are adapted to their specific circumstances;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network remains one of the preconditions for a more sustainable and efficient transport system and a more balanced distribution of freight and passengers among transport modes; stresses that the selection of projects eligible for EU funding must focus on the completion of missing links, the upgrading of existing infrastructure and the development of multimodal terminals and urban nodes, putting greater emphasis on European added value and on the development and support of infrastructure for the connectivity of peripheral regions; considers that the Connecting Europe Facility instrument and other means of financing should stimulate investment in trail and inland waterways as a prioritynsport infrastructure following the sustainable and socio-economic criteria set in the TEN-T Guidelines; emphasises that co-funded projects should reflect the need for infrastructure that minimises the impact on the environment, that is resilient to the possible impact of climate change and that improves the safety of users; stresses also the need for proper maintenance of the existing infrastructure, especially of the secondary road network;
Amendment 185 #
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 to transport infrastructure projects in line with the European transport policy goals and consistent with the TEN-T priorities for funding that deliver high societal and economic value, stronger cohesion and target projects that promote job creation, long-term growth and competitiveness across all EU regions;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that strong coordination and complimentarity between different EU funds and instruments for transport projects (ESIF, CEF, EFSI), as well as between such projects and projects in other sectors having impact on transport, are a paramount condition for achieving the goals of the White Paper and making mobility accessible for every EU citizen rather than being a privilege for the more developed regions;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting alternative powertrains and fuels including electro-mobility and electric public transport systems, coupled with the introduction of renewable energy sources in the electricity sector, giving priority to further electrification of the rail network, tramways, electric buses (trolleybuses), as well as 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 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers important that the potential of social sciences' research is utilised in exploring peoples preferences and behaviour when outlining a new goal for urban public transport and elaborating relevant urban mobility projects;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to recognise that the provision of travel information and travel planning contributes to road safety by promoting alternatives of mode and route choice;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for a review of the General Safety Regulation 661/2009;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to acknowledge that while there is a clear socio-economic case for boosting women´s participation and equal treatment in the transport labour market, there is a participation, remuneration and advancement gap between women and men in this sector's labour force;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission to develop a legal framework for robust and improved EU statistics in the transport sector, gathering data on gender participation and equality in the transport sector; furthermore urges the Commission to come forward with an initiative on the role of women in transport and add the gender equality dimension in all impact assessments accompanying new transport policy proposals and initiatives;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 1
Paragraph 27 – indent 1
– the opening-up of the domestic rail passenger market, while ensuring quality of services and public service obligations, taking into consideration the specificities of small markets,