Activities of Monika SMOLKOVÁ related to 2014/2242(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Sustainable urban mobility (debate) SK
Sustainable urban mobility (A8-0319/2015 - Karima Delli) SK
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Sustainable Urban Mobility
Amendments (11)
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the ESIF funds should be systematically used for the development and the implementation of comprehensive and integrated SUMPs for complementarily and mutually reinforcing urban mobility measures in the wider spatial planning context, with the emphasis on an integrated transport system based on cooperation between individual types of transport;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is therefore essential to ensure the development and promotion of SUMPs and urban sustainability in all European cities, functional urban areas and regions, including an analysis of needs and objectives for mobility infrastructure, addressing allthose modes and means of transport which in a complementary fashion and in the context of territorial and global spatial development, promotinge clean, sustainable, effective and energy-efficient transport, favouring the interconnectedness of urban and periurban areas, and promotinge greater self-sufficiency, competitiveness, economic growth and better conditions of employment;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that cycle transport plays an important role in contemporary planning for sustainable urban mobility and that it is part of the solution for preventing traffic congestion; segregated cycle/pedestrian routes should be included as a matter of course when building or restoring roads;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that environmentally friendly trams, trolleybuses or buses are an important component of sustainable urban mobility, both in terms of the environment and for long-term quality of life;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the use ofUrges that the Youth Employment Initiatives as well as other ESIF funds for the promotion ofshould also be used to promote employment in areas that stimulate the development of sustainable urban mobility;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the importance of transborder connection of cities in the process of urban planning, because this stimulates regional development; cities separated by a border but forming an integrated functional area should be supported in linking their tram or bus networks;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to work towardsdevelop standards with a view to general harmonisation and coherence concerning the categorisation of vehicles, the different classes of emissions, the regulation ofregulation of parking and vehicle access into urban areas, road signs, and technical standards infor intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that the keystone of the SUMPs is quality of life, a corollary of which is the emphasis on freeing cities from traffic congestion or planning parking facilities to ensure freedom of movement for pedestrians and the attractiveness of city centres;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Advocates a strong link between mobility plans and urban sustainability and other initiatives such as Smart Cities or the Covenant of Mayors which are oriented towards a more sustainable and self- sufficient city; considers that the voluntary commitment established in the Covenant of Mayors may be a valid model for the promoCovenant of Mayors may serve as a springboard for addressing all parties concerned during the creation of the mobility and sustainability plans;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the Juncker PlanEuropean Fund for Strategic Investment can play a key role in financing sustainable urban transport projects; believes, therefore, that it is essential to establish strong strategic planning and coherence between urban mobility projects to be supported by the European Fund for Strategic Investment and the objectives and priorities related to urban mobility already developed by national, local and European authorities.
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Member States to develop or reassess their own strategies for developing public transport and non- motorised transport to ensure high-quality urban mobility, protection of the environment and quality of life.