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The EU Transport policy and its relevance to its neighbouring countries

The EU Transport policy and its relevance to its neighbouring countries. 12th Yalta Transport Conference "International Road Transport – problems, ways of their solution and development prospects" 14-17 September 2011 Yalta, Ukraine Speech by:

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The EU Transport policy and its relevance to its neighbouring countries

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  1. The EU Transport policy and its relevance to its neighbouring countries 12th Yalta Transport Conference "International Road Transport – problems, ways of their solution and development prospects" 14-17 September 2011 Yalta, Ukraine Speech by: Mr Zoltán Kazatsay, Deputy Director General, DG MOVE

  2. EU transport policy – main challenges faced Greenhouse gas emissions  • Congestion • Infrastructure • Road safety Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE 2

  3. How to do it – 4 “i”s and 40 actions I nternal market:Create a genuine Single European Transport Area by eliminating all residual barriers between modes and national systems. I nnovation:EU research needs to address the full cycle of research, innovation and deployment in an integrated way. I nfrastructure: EU transport infrastructure policy needs a common vision and sufficient resources. The costs of transport should be reflected in its price in an undistorted way. I nternational: Opening up third country markets in transport services, products and investments continues to have high priority.  Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE 3

  4. External dimension of the EU transport policy Lisbon Treaty: developing a special relationship with neighbouring countries  • Europe 2020 Strategy: deploying external aspects of EU internal policies for fostering economic growth • Extension of TEN-T: five transnational axes to connect the EU with its neighbours • Communication on the EU and its neighbouring regions: 20 actions short and longer term actions to strengthen transport connections. Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE 4

  5. Main policy elements Infrastructure: defining networks, prioritising projects and mobilising financing  • Administrative procedures: On average, 40% of total transportation time is lost at the borders • Road safety: Mortality due to road traffic injuries is considerably higher in most neighbouring countries • Gradual market opening: Removal of restrictions in exchange for standards that guarantee the quality services and a level playing field Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE 5

  6. Conclusions  • Main challenges for an efficient and sustainable transport system are still ahead - We need to readdress these issues • Opening up country markets in transport services, products and investments continues to have high priority Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE 6

  7. Thank you for your attention!For more information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport 

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