Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2002-09-24-Speech-2-262"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2002-09-24"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Environmental performance of freight transport system2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20020924.11.2-262"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2002-09-24-Speech-2-2632
lpv:speaker	lp:Herman Vermeer2
lpv:spokenAs	member; ELDR (2001-11-06--2004-07-19)3,3 substitute; PECH (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3,3 unknown; Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (2001-11-06--2004-07-19)3,3 member; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (2002-01-17--2004-07-19)3,3 vice-chair; Delegation to the EU-Estonia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2002-02-07--2004-04-30)3,3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, I welcome Mr Bradbourn's report. He can certainly count on my vote in tomorrow's plenary. I particularly support his view that modal shift should not be the programme's only goal. The programme should also look to reduce congestion, lower thresholds and increase accessibility. The goal of the Marco Polo programme should, in fact, be extended, so that the programme can also contribute to the search for and development of more sustainable transport systems. I therefore value this line of approach. Sustainable transport systems cannot be achieved by modal shift actions alone. We must extend these actions to other forms of transport, including not only inland shipping but also short sea shipping, and of course rail transport. Roads remain of crucial importance, with a reduction of traffic congestion by more efficient use of them being the starting point. This is extremely important. This brings me straight to the next point, which is savings in transport. I am pleased with the amendments that the Greens have tabled before the plenary and I will endorse them. A great deal is to be gained from transport saving techniques. These are worth investigating within the framework of the Marco Polo programme. In addition, the important point is made that we must stay one step ahead of developments in transport. My objection is that only rather limited resources have been made available over a five-year period. The amount of EUR 150 million has already been mentioned, and this is precious little to follow up PACT, a programme that already proved successful. I had expected the budget to be higher, and that may, in fact, turn out to be necessary. Also, the Member States themselves need to make efforts in this area and must commit themselves to solving problems, so that new opportunities can present themselves for the economy. I hope that the Commission will ensure that good communication is established with society, so that it is possible to seize the opportunities that present themselves."@en1

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