6 Amendments of Ian HUDGHTON related to 2008/2218(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need that, in line with the principle of Territorial Cohesion, all regions of the EU, considered at least on a NUTS II basis, are able to be linked with the Trans European Transport Network;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Agrees therefore to develop a more realistic network approach with corridors reflecting the needs for intermodal connections for citizens and freight; emphasises therefore that priority must be given to rail, ports, sustainable maritime and inland waterways and their hinterland connections or intermodal nodes in infrastructure links with and within new Member States; stresses the need that consistency is ensured between the TEN-T projects and the local and regional transport plans;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to intensify its efforts to ensure better European coordination of territorial development (Territorial Agenda of the European Union as well as the principle of Territorial Cohesion) and transport planning; large differences between mountainous, coastal/island, central, peripheral and other trans-border areas have to be taken into account;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises the crucial role of Member States, in full partnership with their regional and local authorities, in deciding, planning and financing transport infrastructure, including European cross- border coordination and cooperation; expects more coherence from the European Council between requests for TEN-T projects and decisions on TEN-T budgets;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines in this regard that the financial crisis puts greater pressure on the European Union, Member States and regions to base decisions concerning transport infrastructure projects on sound cost-benefit assessments, their medium to long-term contribution to Territorial Cohesion, sustainability and the European trans-border added value;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reminds the Commission that EU co- financing for transport infrastructure projects by TEN-T, cohesion, regional funds and the EIB must correspond with the following criteria: economic viability, environmental sustainability, EU territorial cohesion, transparency for taxpayers and citizen's involvement (partnership principle);