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The Climate-change Energy Package
In March 2007 the Council of the European Union (EU) decided to set more ambitious objectives to reduce CO2 and green house gas emissions and set targets of renewable energies in order to reduce Europe’s energy dependency on imported fuels and also possibly lead the way for a new industrial revolution. On 23 January 2008
Galileo
On 3 April 2008, after an informal trilogue between the Commission, the Council and the Parliament, the agreement on the amended proposal for a Regulation on the further implementation of Galileo was reached which, if confirmed by Ministers, would allow quick progress. The Galileo Surveillance Authority GSA would stay under the Commission control and prepare
ITF (International Transport Forum) – 28 to 30 may – Leipzig (Germany)
More information on their website www.internationaltransportforum.org
Slovenian presidency
European Union presidency in 2008 will start with Slovenia during the first semester followed by France during the last semester. Among the main topics of the Slovenian presidency agenda are energy and climate change and the implementation of the new Lisbon cycle for growth and jobs. After the Bali climate conference in December, the Commission
Regulation
The Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on public passenger transport services by rail and by road has been published at the Official Journal of the European Union on 3 December 2007. The entry into force of the Regulation is 3 December 2009. The transition period (10 years) is limited to the
Stadsregio Amsterdam develops key actions to support sustainable public transport
1. About reducing environmental impact – 3 out of 4 regions that contracted with Stadsregio Amsterdam are already equipped with “Particulate Soot filters” (the 4th one is coming up in December) thus the overall impact of emissions by the diesel busses will become minimal. – Although direct prescription to operators for energy and fuel choice
Helsinki leads the way in Finland for environmental-friendly public transport
In the coming years, bus fleet emissions in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area will be significantly reduced as buses start to run on new generation bio-fuel. The aim of the three-year trial project of HKL, YTV, Proventia and Neste Oil is that in 2010 half of the buses operated in the Area will use NExBTL, a
Barcelona Metropolitan Region adopts its 2012 Mobility Master Plan (pdM)
The pdM has been developed by ATM and approved in July 2007. Based on an integrated approach, it covers passenger and freight transport and aims at guaranteeing a high level of accessibility while reducing the environmental impacts of public transport. According to the pdM, the following targets must be attained by 2012: evolution of modal
Third Railway Package was agreed upon by EU member states on 23 October.
The Directive covers: Opening up of rail market to competition 1 January 2010. Licence for train drivers from 2009. Rail passengers set of rights and obligations and at some extent compensations for delays. www.register.consilium.europa.eu/
Regulation on public passenger transport services
On 18 September 2007 the Council of Ministers on 2nd reading adopted the Regulation on public passenger transport services by rail and by road. The regulation will come into force 2 years after its publication at the EU Official Journal, this means end 2009. A transitional period of 10 years is allowed to comply with
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