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Preparation of the Green Paper on Urban Transport

This presentation provides an overview of the preparation process for the Green Paper on Urban Transport, highlighting the background, planning, and main issues addressed. It includes information on the launch conference, technical workshops with stakeholders, internet consultation, and the final conference. Key topics covered include subsidiarity, integrated approaches, financing, green propulsion, and intelligent transport. Visit our webpage for more information.

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Preparation of the Green Paper on Urban Transport

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  1. Preparation of the Green Paper on Urban TransportBrussels, June 2007Marcel RommertsClean Transport & Urban Transport unitDG Energy and TransportEuropean Commission

  2. Contents of presentation Background and planning Launch conference Technical workshops with stakeholders Internet consultation Final conference Main issues

  3. Background Mid term review of Transport White Paper in 2006 One of EC 21 strategic priorities for 2007 ‘Open’ approach Background papers Commission interservice group Subsidiarity, focus on facilitating cities

  4. Planning Preparatory phase: January – June 2007 Writing and internal coordination: June – August 2007 Adoption: September 2007 Action plan in 2008 (second half)

  5. Conference to launch preparatory phase “Problems, solutions and responsibilities” 31 January 2007 Over 400 participants Speakers from cities and the Institutions Three main messages Subsidiarity not barrier but challenge, opportunity Integrated approach Financial support

  6. Four technical workshops with stakeholders “Green Propulsion ”, Brussels 31 January 2007 “Financing”, Szentendre, 6 March 2007 “Public transport, intermodality and intelligent transport”, Szentendre, 7 March 2007 “Integrated approaches”, Brussels, 16 May 2007

  7. Internet consultation On Europa, in English 14 multiple choice questions, with options to add extra details and clarifications 915 responses Stakeholders (370) Citizens (545) Open 28 February - 30 April 2007 In addition: over 50 written contributions

  8. Final conference closing preparatory phase 4 June 2007 in Brussels "Towards a European policy for urban transport" Full day event, open to the public Morning: results workshops and consultations Afternoon: main political messages by representatives from the European Institutions

  9. Some key issues from the consultations: Financing, regional policy Urban freight and logistics Green propulsion and intelligent transport Traveller’s rights and obligations Impact of demographic and societal change Statistics Education and training Demonstration projects, future of CIVITAS Demand management tools Safety and security

  10. Some additional observations Urban transport is very dynamic sector Governance is a key issue An integrated approach is key There are high expectations from the Green Paper, from both citizens and stakeholders

  11. Visit our webpage for more information, background and reports http://ec.europa.eu/transport/clean/index_en.htm

  12. Thank you for your attention! marcel.rommerts@ec.europa.eu

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