37 Amendments of Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA related to 2015/2005(INI)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas saturation of means of transport costs Europeans 1 % of GDP each year;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas transport is a sector where Europe is a world leader, in both manufacturing and transport operations, and it is crucial that European transport continues to develop and invest to maintain its competitive position in view of the threat posed by the momentum, investment and innovation in this sector in Asian countries;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas one of the main objectives of the White Paper should be to make people and their rights as passengers the central objective of transport policy;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas investment in transport infrastructure has a positive impact on economic growth, job creation and the improvement and stimulation of commercial flows;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas it is essential to ensure the successful development ofmeet the deadlines for the development of the priority projects defined in the Trans- European Transport Network (TEN-T), effectively link the transport networks of all EU regions and eliminate disparities between the levels of infrastructure development and eliminate the barriers which hinder private investment;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. considering the proliferation of new shared transportation network companies which put drivers in contact with passengers;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas innovation should play a major role in the development of a modern, efficient, sustainable and user-friendlyinteroperable European transport system, accessible to those with a disability, reduced mobility and particular vulnerability;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. considering the need for Member States to commit to the achievement of a barrier-free European transport system;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas the European Commission is promoting the joint undertaking Shift2Rail as a new public-private partnership in the railway sector to provide a platform for the coordination of research activity with a view to introducing research and innovation into the railway sector in the coming years;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas Member States have repeatedly breached the provisions of previous Directives and Regulations approved between the legislators of the European institutions, even leading to infringement proceedings being brought by the European Commission, which is hindering the construction of a European railway area and even the achievement of the European internal market;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
J b. whereas infringement of Community legislation is putting at risk the competitiveness of European transport in view of global challenges and its advance in Asian countries;
Amendment 79 #
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, user-friendly 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 and propose concrete measures and initiatives to increase and streamline the efforts to meet them; considers that it is necessary to evaluate the extent to which the list of actions set out in the White Paper is sufficient to achieve its overarching goals;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the development of the various means of passenger and freight transport is largely dependent on the effective use of the various modes of transport, and that European transport policy should therefore be based on efficient co- modality; believes that this will lead to an optimal reallocation between the different transport modesand their optimal reallocation depend upon political will and the implementation of the European commitments contained in Community legislation, and will provide for interoperability within and between the modes, promote more sustainable transport and logistics chains and enhance seamless traffic flows across modes and nodes, and will encourage investment and the creation of quality jobs;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes the importance of making people one of the central objectives of transport policy with particular attention to the legislation relating to passengers’ rights;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the complereation 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 with particular emphasis on trans-border areas, the upgrading of existing infrastructure and the development of multimodal terminals, putting greater emphasis on European added value; considers that any EU funding in the coming [years] must reflect the real investment needs for building up the core network until 2030 and that the Connecting Europe Facility instrument and other means of financing should stimulate investment in rail and inland waterways as a priority; 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;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the deployment of intelligent transport systems is necessary to allow a more efficient use of the existing infrastructure and provide additional capacity without the time, cost and land- take required for the construction of new infrastructure; it is strategic to this commitment not to allow any new delays to build up in the launch of the Galileo system or the investment necessary to roll out broadband networks;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Stresses the strategic role played by the automotive, naval and aeronautical sectors in the achievement of the internal market and the need for them to receive the support essential to innovate and research in their area;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that powered two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters and mopeds) and three-wheelers (electric tricycle) play a significant role in sustainable mobility, especially in urban areas where they contribute to tackling congestion and parking problems as well as providing a solution for small logistics; insists therefore that the specific design and afferent benefits of these vehicles should be adequately taken into account and reflected in EU transport legislation and guidelines, approval criteria, guidelines and funds; where intended for groups with disability or reduced mobility, such designs should receive specific support;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 2 a (new)
- the submission to the joint legislators of the new proposal for a Directive facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences,
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
– greater application in new passenger cars and commercial vehicles of innovative technologies such as Automated Emergency Braking and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems and E-Call;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to complete the established legislative framework for passenger rights with measures covering passengers on multimodal and combined journeys; calls for initiatives to promote integrated and accessible traveller information and intermodal ticketing; asks for measures to improve the quality of transport for elderly people, passengers with reduced mobility and disabled passengers, including better accessibility of infrastructure, as well as websites and catalogues;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to address the quality of work in all transport modes, with respect in particular to training, career development, certification, and working conditions and career development, establishing European harmonisation criteria, with a view to creating quality jobs, developing the necessary skills and strengthening the competitiveness and mobility of EU transport operators;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to ensure that proposals on the opening-up of services in all transport markets do not lead to social dumping, poorer-quality services, monopolies or oligopolies or new problems associated with fragmentation of the market;
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls for the same level of effort in the area of education to encourage the appearance of new studies and training processes, in particular at professional and higher levels, focused on the new skills and professions that will emerge as a result of intelligent mobility;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the creation of a European transport area is an important priority which depends to a large extent on international acceptance under agreements negotiated globally with our trade partners for all transport modes, particularly in connection with air and maritime transport, and that the EU should play an increasingly formative role in the relevant international bodies and the creation of a Single European Sky;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8
Subheading 8
Integration of all transport modes within the vision of a more efficient, sustainable, competitive and user-friendly transport system for those with reduced mobility and who are socially more vulnerable
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
– political will to adopt all necessary actions by the Member States to acceleratecomply with the implementation of the Single European Sky and deploy the future air traffic management system (SESAR);
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
Paragraph 25 – indent 6
– support for aeronautical research and development (with particular focus on drone development) through the Horizon 2020 and Clean Sky programmes, in order to develop new and cleaner technologies resulting in less noisy and more fuel- efficient aircraft;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 6
Paragraph 26 – indent 6
– the adoption of a social code for mobile road transport workers, addressing also the problem of disguised self-employment and resolving the problems caused by partial action from State to State;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 1
Paragraph 27 – indent 1
– the adoption and creation of the Fourth Railway Package; the opening-up of the domestic rail passenger market, while ensuring quality of services and public service obligations;
Amendment 536 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 27 – indent 1 a (new)
- to create and develop the activity of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking,
Amendment 544 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 2
Paragraph 27 – indent 2
– solid, sufficient, transparent and predictable long- term funding, with simplified rules and clear procedures, to improve rail infrastructure quality and capacity and to enable the provision of reliable, accessible and sustainable services by rail freight and passenger operators;
Amendment 549 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 27 – indent 2 a (new)
- the development and improvement of One-Stop Shops for rail corridors,
Amendment 556 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
Paragraph 27 – indent 4
– revitalisation of local and regional trans- border rail connections that have been dismantled or abandoned and the urgent construction of those that have been planned but not completed;
Amendment 568 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1
Paragraph 28 – indent 1
– measures to facilitate the formalities for ships operating between EU ports and to develop the potential of motorways of the sea, within the framework of the TEN-T, giving priority to the establishment of a real European Maritime Transport Space without Barriers (‘Blue Belt’),
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 28 – indent 1 a (new)
- re-examination of the legislative proposal for a Regulation creating a framework for access to the port services market and financial transparency for ports,
Amendment 606 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 6
Paragraph 28 – indent 6
– a legislative proposal to modernise passenger ship safety legislation; to strengthen safety legislation concerning accidents at sea, so as to avoid disasters such as that involving the Prestige;