Monday, October 5, 2009

The European Commission adopted the Action Plan on urban mobility.

The debate that followed the adoption of the Green Paper confirmed the added value of action at EU level in the area of urban mobility while at the same time respecting national, regional and local competences.

Urban congestion, road accidents, air pollution and energy consumption all have a negative impact on the European economy and the welfare of all European citizens. More than 70% of the EU population lives in urban areas while about 85% of the EU's GDP is generated in cities. Some 40% of CO 2 emissions and 70% of emissions of other air pollutants from road transport are due to urban traffic. In addition one in every three fatal road traffic accidents happens in urban areas.

Tackling these challenges will address citizens' concerns. Nine out of ten EU citizens believe that the traffic situation in their area should be improved. It is also essential for the success of the EU’s overall strategies to combat climate change, promote economic growth and sustainable development.

The Action Plan proposes twenty measures to encourage and help local, regional and national authorities in achieving their goals for sustainable urban mobility. With the Action Plan, the European Commission presents for the first time a comprehensive support package in the field of urban mobility.

Local, regional and national authorities are free to use this support, and the tools that will be offered. By doing so, they will be better equipped to address the challenge of sustainable urban mobility, which will facilitate their policy making. In addition, Europe's citizens and companies will benefit from this on a daily basis.

The actions are being launched over the four years following the Action Plan's adoption. The European Commission will conduct a review of the implementation of the Action Plan in the year 2012, and will assess the need for further action.

Source DG Transport

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