Vicenç Pedret CuscóEconomic AdviserEuropean Commission – DG MOVE

Future of the European Transport Policy and Green Corridors

Presentation at:TransBaltic Inauguration ConferenceMalmö, 17th and 18th March 2010

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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)

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White Paper 2001 had a 10-year programme, it istime to look ahead:

. 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

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% of people will be aged 65 or % of people will be aged 65 or more in the EU by 2060more in the EU by 2060

% reduction in GHG emissions of % reduction in GHG emissions of developed countries by 2050developed countries by 2050

% of Europeans will live in urban % of Europeans will live in urban areas in 2050areas in 2050

% dependence of transport on fossil fuels & increasing scarcity

billion global population by 2050billion global population by 2050

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Policy Priorities and Implications for Infrastructure . 1) Integrate the networks, modes and markets

» 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

» 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

» 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:

» 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 Networkat 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 form3. 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

. 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 development

. Green Freight Transport Corridors introduced in the Logistics Action Plan in October 2007

» “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. Infrastructure and transport services

» “Corridors” ~ infrastructure » “Green” ~ transport operations (as the main polluter)

.Measurability » 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

Thank you for your attention!For more information on «Green corridors»: Dr Rein Jüriado

rein.juriado@ec.europa.eu On Transport White Paper: vicenc.pedret-cusco@ec.europa.eu