11 Amendments of Péter OLAJOS related to 2008/2041(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that more people than ever before are concentrated in urban areas and their conurbations; stresses the necessity to aim to make urban transport sustainable and environmentally-friendly;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that the increase in traffic means that the streets in large towns are operating at the limit of their capacity and often in excess of it, so that the road network of large towns is extremely sensitive to disruption and lacking in flexibility, which results in traffic jams forming very quickly in the event of even minor problems. Reducing the sensitivity to disruption of the road networks of large towns (e.g. with ITS systems, by introducing and supporting new driving and transport habits) is therefore very important;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Draws attention to the importance of constructing parking facilities in the suburbs, in view of the increase in commuter numbers, with flexible access to other means of transport from there;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that cycling and walking, particularly in cities, saves on energy and space, isare noise-free, and isare very effective in combating obesity and diseases linked to a lack of physical activity;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Draws attention to the possibilities offered by mathematical modelling (in estimating traffic flow and the emission of pollutants) for more efficient management of the urban transport infrastructure;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Draws attention to the importance of proper vehicle maintenance;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Draws attention to the importance of the exchange of best practices between Member States;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Draws attention to the introduction of a tax system based on CO2 emissions;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Emphasises that people must be taught how to drive in a ‘green’ way by teaching ‘Transport’ as a subject in primary schools; subsequently, when applying for a driving licence, the relationship between public transport and car use should be taught and tested, alongside the compulsory study of environmentally aware driving;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Draws attention to the general need for increased economy of transport. This can mean not only moving from car to public transport or car to bicycle, but also from a big car to a small car or a car which is not full to a car which is full. Any such switch is to be welcomed and supported.
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 g (new)
Paragraph 9 g (new)
9g. Draws attention to the importance of spatial planning. Town planning is in many respects the key to sustainable transport, so that an EU-level study and guidance would fill the existing gap.