Transcript DG TREN - TransBaltic

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Future of the European Transport
Policy and Green Corridors
Presentation at:
TransBaltic Inauguration Conference
Malmö, 17th and 18th March 2010
Vicenç Pedret Cuscó
Economic Adviser
European Commission – DG MOVE
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Current transport policy changes
Decarbonisation considered a major
priority by the new European
Commission
White Paper for transport policy for
the next ten years is being
developed
TEN-T guidelines are going through
a revision
Logistics Action Plan will go through
a revision
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Aims of the “A Sustainable Future for Transport”
Communication (COM(2009) 279 of 17.6.09)
White Paper 2001 had a 10-year programme, it is
time to look ahead:
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Identify trends and challenges
Define a general strategy for sustainability:
objectives, priority policies and possible
instruments
Consult stakeholders
…It is not yet the new White Paper!
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Trends in society, challenges for transport
% of people will be aged 65 or
more in the EU by 2060
billion global population by 2050
% reduction in GHG emissions of
developed countries by 2050
% dependence of transport on
fossil fuels & increasing scarcity
% of Europeans will live in urban
areas in 2050
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Policy Priorities and Implications for Infrastructure
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1) Integrate the networks, modes and markets
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Seamless integration: intermodal platforms, interchanges
Best use of existing infrastructure (maintenance, ITS)
Maintenance. Expansion with proper appraisal
Identify green corridors to reduce congestion and pollution
Connect to neighbouring regions
Right price signals creating revenues for transport
Promote market opening and enforce competition rules
2) Develop and adopt new technologies
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Innovative vehicle technology, alternative fuels
Intelligent and user friendly transport systems
TEN infrastructure (pro-actively) adapted to new ITS and
energy technologies
3) Protect workers and users
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Social and safety standards for transport workers
Training to avoid skill shortages
Safety and security in transport
Passengers rights
Improved accessibility through planning and ICT…
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The 2010 transport policy White Paper
Planned date of adoption:
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White Paper: December 2010.
TEN-Review: early 2011
WP to combine short-term issues (fallout from
economic crisis) and long-term goals (sustainable,
decarbonised and competitive transport system)
Need to take into account the recent « Europe 2020
strategy » COM(2010) 2020 (“Post-Lisbon”) one of
which “flagship” actions is “A resource efficient
Europe” which includes among its objectives the
modernisation of the transport sector.
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Green paper
“Towards a better integrated Trans-European Network
at the service of the common transport policy”
The Green Paper offered three options:
1. Dual Layer:
comprehensive network and priority projects
(current structure, with amendments)
2. Single Layer: priority projects, possibly in extended form
3. Dual Layer:
comprehensive network and “core network”:
“core network” consisting of 2 pillars:
“geographical” and “conceptual”
“Conceptual pillar”: small-scale, (also soft) infrastructural
measures,
equipping networks in order to improve operation and services,
according to the objectives of EU transport policy:
- environmental issues (climate change),
- innovation and new technologies (de-carbonisation; ITS),
- safety and security, etc.
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Green Corridors: Problem formulation
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Identifying transport options that are:
» Low-emission
» Commercially viable
» Supported by infrastructure
» Able to deliver the service
» Have a supply chain / life-cycle perspective
Urban transport vs. Long-distance transport
Match with European Transport Policy
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Background to Green Corridor
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Green Freight Transport Corridors introduced in the Logistics Action Plan
in October 2007
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“The concept of transport corridors is marked by a concentration of
freight traffic between major hubs and by relatively long distances
of transport. Along these corridors industry will be encouraged to
rely on co-modality and on advanced technology in order to
accommodate rising traffic volumes while promoting environmental
sustainability and energy efficiency.”
EU Green Corridors Conference in December 2009
FP7 “SuperGreen” project started in January 2010 to be completed in
January 2013.
Other projects inspired by the idea (including TransBaltic)
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Towards a detailed definition of a
Green Corridor
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Infrastructure and transport services
» “Corridors” ~ infrastructure
» “Green” ~ transport operations (as the main polluter)
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Measurability
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Key performance indicators are absolutely crucial
Multiple criteria but main focus on the environment and
efficiency
Principles instead of drawing maps
Avoiding the “green corridor hype”
Labelling or certification as a possible policy option
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 Thank you for your attention!
For more information on «Green corridors»: Dr Rein Jüriado
[email protected]
On Transport White Paper:
[email protected]