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OPINION (COM(2021)0812 – C90472/2021 – 2021/0420(COD)) 2022-07-14

On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network, amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulation (EU) 1315/2013

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: Salvatore De Meo

SHORT JUSTIFICATION

An efficient and well-developed trans-European transport network is essential for the smooth functioning as well as for the strengthening of the single market. In fact, it is through this network that the Union ensures the free movement of people and goods within its territory.

To this end, it is necessary that the trans-European transport network overcomes its existing limits through targeted investments able to contribute to the improvement of the network in terms of accessibility, inclusiveness and sustainability. In particular, making infrastructures and services more accessible to users, including persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, is a necessary condition for the proper functioning of the network, through the elimination of remaining bottlenecks that still generate congestion and by ensuring fast and continuous connections.

Furthermore, to achieve the objectives set by this Regulation, it is necessary that free access to the networks is guaranteed in all Member States, as well as that sufficient funds are put in place to allow the construction and maintenance of infrastructures and to allow transport sector businesses to make long-term investment plans.

It is also of great importance to ensure access to European transport corridors to small and medium-sized enterprises, which are often located in peripheral production centres or in more remote areas. In this regard, it will be essential to create synergies between the structural funds allocated for the construction of the trans-European transport network and national infrastructure investments made through other funds, including the national recovery and resilience plans.

Among the priorities, the involvement of the whole European business sector through intermodal connections will be crucial, as well as the involvement of local and regional authorities through a structured dialogue with the European coordinators.

Finally, in the light of the recent dramatic events in Ukraine, the rapporteur considers that is it essential for the trans-European transport network to be adapted in order to allow the Union to strengthen its objectives also in terms of military and food security. It is therefore crucial to channel specific investments towards strategic infrastructure segments and to include strategic agri-food production centres within an efficient network.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Transport and Tourism, as the committee responsible, to take into account the following amendments:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(4) The realisation of the trans-European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable, affordable and inclusive, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.	(4) The realisation of the trans-European transport network creates the enabling conditions in terms of infrastructure basis allowing to make all transport modes more sustainable, accessible, affordable and inclusive, to make sustainable alternatives widely available in a multimodal transport system and to put in place the right incentives to drive the transition, notably by ensuring a fair transition, in line with the objectives presented in the Council Recommendation (EU) […] of […] on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity, and should contribute to further economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way.	(5) The planning, development and operation of the trans-European transport network should enable sustainable forms of transport, provide for improved multimodal and interoperable transport solutions and for an enhanced intermodal integration of the entire production chain and the entire logistic chain, thereby contributing to a smooth functioning of the internal market by creating the arteries that are necessary for smooth passenger and freight transport flows across the Union. In addition, the network should aim at strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion by ensuring accessibility and connectivity for all regions of the Union, including a better connectivity of the outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas. The development of the trans-European transport network should also enable seamless, safe and sustainable mobility of goods and persons in all their diversity, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, and should contribute to further passenger rights and price transparency, as well as economic growth and competitiveness in a global perspective, by establishing interconnections and interoperability between national transport networks in a resource-efficient and sustainable way for the benefit of the passenger.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(8a) Active mode infrastructures avoid disproportionate disruptions and disconnections to short distance paths, alleviate congestion on the road and rail network and lead to the removal of existing barriers. Active mode infrastructures also contribute to the Union's climate goals, improve public health and provide economic benefits. The planning of new infrastructure, as well as the maintenance and upgrading works in respect of the older infrastructures of the trans-European transport network, should therefore take into consideration active mode infrastructures, including walking and cycling infrastructures.

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(10) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes, the development of the trans-European transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users, especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change.	(10) In order to achieve a high-quality and efficient transport infrastructure across all modes, the development, maintenance and upgrading of the trans-European transport network should take into account the security and safety of passengers and freight movements, the contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change and of potential natural hazards and human-made disasters on infrastructure and accessibility for all transport users, especially in regions that are particularly affected by the negative impacts of climate change.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(10a) Member States should develop strategies, in consultation with local authorities and businesses, on the infrastructural, logistical and transportation needs of smaller production centres, in order to ensure coherence and synergies between the trans-European transport network infrastructures and internal areas with smaller centres of production that are not covered by the trans-European transport network.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(10b) In the development of the trans-European transport network, special attention should be given to ensure that access to the market is guaranteed to SMEs.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(10c) As signatories to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Union and all Member States are legally obliged to ensure that persons with disabilities have access, on a equal basis with others, to transport and the built environment. The Commission has included the revision of the TEN-T Guidelines in its list of actions of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030. Finally, with its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, the EU has committed to "making mobility fair and just for all", including by improving accessibility for passengers with disabilities. The rights of persons with disabilities should therefore be fully integrated in the revision of the TEN-T Guidelines.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 16

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects.	(16) The interests of regional and local authorities, as well as those of the public concerned by a project of common interest, as well as those of businesses and SMEs, should be appropriately taken into account in the planning and construction phase of projects.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 17

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(17) The definition of the trans-European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems.	(17) The definition of the trans-European transport network should be based on a common and transparent methodology and should represent the highest level of infrastructure planning within the Union. It should be multimodal, that is to say it should include all transport modes and their connections as well as relevant traffic and travel information management systems, and it should offer all transport users a high level of accessibility to networks.

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 18

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(18) The trans-European transport network should be gradually developed in three steps with the overall aim to realise a multimodal and interoperable European wide network of high quality standards, while respecting the overall Union climate neutrality and environmental objectives: the completion of a core network by 2030, of an extended core network by 2040 and of the comprehensive network by 2050.	(18) The trans-European transport network should be gradually developed in three steps with the overall aim to realise a multimodal and interoperable European wide network of high quality standards, while ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market and respecting the overall Union climate neutrality and environmental objectives: the completion of a core network by 2030, of an extended core network by 2040 and of the comprehensive network by 2050.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 21

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructure in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero-emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.	(21) The comprehensive network should be sufficiently equipped with alternative fuels infrastructures that are accessible to users in order to ensure that it effectively supports the transition to zero-emission mobility, in line with the milestones set in the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and taking into consideration the needs of consumers and businesses, in particular SMEs.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and enable Union action to concentrate on those components of the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular cross-border sections, missing links, multimodal connecting points and major bottlenecks.	(24) The core network with a deadline of 2030 and the extended core network with a deadline of 2040 should constitute the foundation of the sustainable multimodal transport network, representing the strategically most important nodes and links of the trans-European transport network, according to traffic needs. They should stimulate the development of the entire comprehensive network and enable Union action to concentrate on those components of the trans-European transport network with the highest European added value, in particular cross-border sections, missing links, multimodal connecting points, freight terminals and major bottlenecks.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 24 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(24a) The cross-border use of the European Modular System could contribute to improving the efficiency and environmental impact of the road freight transport and to ensuring that Union's sustainability and emission objective are reached.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks.	(26) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements applicable to the core, extended core and comprehensive network should be possible only in duly justified cases and subject to certain conditions. This should include cases where investment cannot be justified, or where there are specific geographic or significant physical constraints, for example in outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions or in sparsely populated areas, or for isolated or partially isolated networks. In the case of sparsely populated areas, exemptions should only be applicable to infrastructures that are situated in areas of origin or destination, and not to infrastructures that are crucial transit points.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 26 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(26a) Such exemptions should in no way hamper the rights of accessibility of all transport users to the networks in peripheral areas, and should not undermine services which are vital for business, including SMEs, in urban and industrial areas of big economic importance.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 32

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(32) In order to establish the trans-European transport network in a coordinated and timely manner, thereby making it possible to maximise network effects, Member States concerned should ensure that appropriate measures are taken to finalise the projects of common interest of the core, the extended core and the comprehensive network by the given deadlines 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively. To this end, Member States should ensure that there is coherence of the national transport and investment plans with the priorities set out in this Regulation and in the work plans of the European Coordinators.	(32) In order to establish the trans-European transport network in a coordinated and timely manner, thereby making it possible to maximise network effects, Member States concerned should ensure that appropriate measures are taken to finalise the projects of common interest of the core, the extended core and the comprehensive network by the given deadlines 2030, 2040 and 2050 respectively. To this end, Member States should ensure that there is coherence of the national transport and investment plans with the priorities set out in this Regulation and in the work plans of the European Coordinators. Member States should also make sure that the goals of the national recovery and resilience plans, as well as other national investment plans, complement the objectives of the trans-European transport network.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(34) Projects of common interest to develop the trans-European transport network in line with the requirements set out in this Regulation have European added value, as they contribute to a high-quality, interoperable and multimodal European network, increasing sustainability, cohesion, efficiency or user benefits. The European added value is higher if it leads, in addition to the potential value for the respective Member State alone, to significant improvements of transport connections or transport flows between Member States or between a Member State and a third country. Such cross-border projects should be the subject of priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.	(34) Projects of common interest to develop the trans-European transport network in line with the requirements set out in this Regulation have European added value, as they contribute to a high-quality, interoperable and multimodal European network, strenghtening the functioning of the internal market, increasing its sustainability, accessibility, cohesion and efficiency, as well as user benefits. The European added value is higher if it leads, in addition to the potential value for the respective Member State alone, to significant improvements of transport connections or transport flows between Member States or between a Member State and a third country. Such cross-border projects should be the subject of priority intervention by the Union in order to ensure that they are implemented.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 35

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(35) Member States and other project promoters should ensure that assessments of projects of common interest are carried out efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays.	(35) Member States and other project promoters should ensure that assessments of projects of common interest are carried out efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays. Those assessments should also take into account the accessibility needs of all users. Moreover, indicators of the benefits expected to accrue for businesses of all sizes, including SMEs, and for passengers should also be taken into consideration when assessing projects of common interests.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 36

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 .	(36) Projects of common interest for which Union funding is sought should be the subject of a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis based on a recognised methodology, taking into account the relevant social, economic, climate-related and environmental benefits and costs as well as the life-cycle approach and the degree of accessibility available to all transport users from the early stages of the projects. The analysis of climate-related and environmental costs and benefits should be based on the environmental impact assessment carried out pursuant to Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 .
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21 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).	21 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1).

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 38

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, assessing and ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the trans-European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability of the Union network.	(38) Cooperation with third countries, including neighbouring countries, is necessary in order to ensure connection and interoperability between the infrastructure networks of the Union and those countries, in addition to continuous and high-standard accessibility along the networks in such countries. In view of this, where appropriate, the Union should promote projects of common interest with those countries, assessing and ensuring that the objectives and requirements of the trans-European transport network are complied with in order to ensure the interoperability of the Union network.

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 39

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(39) To achieve transformation of the transport sector into a truly multimodal system of sustainable and smart mobility services, the Union should build a high quality transport network with rail services meeting minimum line speed. Competitive passenger rail has a high potential for the decarbonisation of transport. There is the need to develop a coherent and interoperable European high speed rail network linking its capitals and major cities. Complementing existing high speed lines with passenger lines at a minimum line speed of 160 km/h should in return lead to network effects, a more coherent network and an increased number of passengers travelling by rail. The completion of a high-performance network will also facilitate the development and introduction of new or different models of capacity allocation, for example interval-service timetables enabled by the Timetable Redesign (TTR) initiative.	(39) To achieve transformation of the transport sector into a truly multimodal system of sustainable and smart mobility services, the Union should build a high quality transport network with rail services meeting minimum line speed. Competitive passenger rail has a high potential for the decarbonisation of transport. Taking into account the ambitious targets set by the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy in terms of high-speed network, this Regulation should focus inter alia on ensuring rail high-speed connectivity between capitals and major cities in the European Union through the development of a coherent and interoperable European high speed rail network linking its capitals and major cities. Complementing existing high-speed lines with passenger lines at a minimum line speed of 160 km/h should in return lead to network effects, a more coherent network and an increased number of passengers travelling by rail. The completion of a high-performance network will also facilitate the development and introduction of new or different models of capacity allocation, for example interval-service timetables enabled by the Timetable Redesign (TTR) initiative.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 39 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(39a) In order to achieve such objectives, accessibility of rail services should be increased for passengers, including for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility. Passengers should have a seamless user experience when searching, selecting and buying their railway services. Therefore, sector-based solutions that aim to create a common European platform for the emission of tickets in a multimodal way should be supported. That platform should provide passengers with clear and complete information on their travels, as well as a single ticket for their cross-border trips valid across all Member States.

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 40

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(40) A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of combined transport. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possible.	(40) Combined transport solutions play a decisive role in creating favourable conditions that result in economic benefits for businesses and SMEs. They should therefore be considered to be at the core of the Union transport and infrastructure projects of common interest. A more sustainable, resilient and reliable rail freight network across Europe should be established to contribute to the competitiveness of combined transport. In that context, special attention should be given to perishable goods, including food, when strengthening the rail freight network to contribute to the Union's food security objectives. The infrastructure for combined railway transport and of terminals should be upgraded to ensure that intermodal transport is primarily done by rail, inland waterways or short-sea shipping and that any initial and/or final legs carried out by road are as short as possible. In order to ensure that combined transport solutions are put into operation effectively, the economic benefits connected to the intermodal terminals should, where possible, be quantified by the public authorities, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, in order to assess the strategic value of the terminals and to plan adequate investments.

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 42

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(42) ERTMS should be deployed in a continuous manner not only on the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, including in the urban nodes, but also on access routes to multimodal terminals. This will enable operations with ERTMS only and boost the business case of railway undertakings.	(42) ERTMS should be deployed in a continuous and synchronised manner not only on the core network, extended core network and comprehensive network, including in the urban nodes, but also on access routes to multimodal terminals. This will enable operations with ERTMS only and boost the business case of railway undertakings.

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 44 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(44a) Given the importance of the deployment of ERTMS to ensure equal and increased access to the traffic routes to all rail freight transport businesses, it is vital that Member States and Union Institutions devote great financial efforts to ensuring an accelerated deployment of ERTMS radio based system across the whole rail transport network, along with the retrofitting of all types of rolling stock.

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 49

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(49) The trans-European transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. Multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective.	(49) The trans-European transport network should ensure efficient multimodality in order to allow better and more sustainable modal choices to be made for passengers and freight and in order to enable large volumes to be consolidated for transfers over long distances. Multimodal terminals should play a key role to meet this objective. Moreover, their economic relevance to the operations of businesses, including SMEs, and hauliers in connection with the related road and rail stretches, other than urban nodes and areas of high economic importance in central and industrial peripheral areas, should be properly assessed in order to foster greater public and private investment in multimodal terminals and combined transport operations. The design and construction of transport infrastructure should comply with the relevant requirements laid down in Union law and national law.

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 49 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(49a) When defining their investment strategy for multimodal terminals and combined operations, the authorities and the stakeholders involved should also take due account of the costs of the operations in the terminal which are borne by the carriers and by the terminal owners, with the aim of assessing the requirements of such terminals in terms of innovation, technological upgrades and capacity potential, as well as the related expected impact of innovation investments and public financing on the operations of the transport operators involved.

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 50

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(50) Urban nodes play an important role on the trans-European transport network as starting point or final destination ("last mile") for passengers and freight moving on the trans-European transport network and are points of transfer within or between different transport modes. It should be ensured that capacity bottlenecks and an insufficient network connectivity within urban nodes do no longer hamper multimodality along the trans-European transport network.	(50) Urban nodes play an important role on the trans-European transport network as starting point or final destination ("last mile") for passengers and freight moving on the trans-European transport network and are points of transfer within or between different transport modes. It should be ensured that capacity bottlenecks, in particular for alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures, and an insufficient network connectivity within urban nodes do no longer hamper multimodality and combined transport solutions along the whole trans-European transport network.

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 51

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(51) As an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges, urban nodes should develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which is a long-term, all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22 . It should include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities.	(51) As an effective single framework for tackling urban mobility challenges, urban nodes should develop a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP), which is a long-term, all-encompassing integrated freight and passenger mobility plan for the entire functional urban area22. It should include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The SUMPs and the data should be published, in accordance with a participatory approach, to allow proper scrutiny by civil society, citizens and economic actors.
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22 The SUMP concept was first proposed in the 2013 EU Urban mobility package (COM(2013)913 final, Annex I)	22 The SUMP concept was first proposed in the 2013 EU Urban mobility package (COM(2013)913 final, Annex I)

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 51 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(51a) The SUMP instruments should also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of fostering sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 52

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns. It should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support.	(52) Member States should establish a national SUMP support programme aimed at promoting the uptake of SUMPs and improving coordination among regions, cities and towns, as well as among business organisations, SMEs networks and transport companies. It should support regions and urban areas to develop high-quality SUMPs and reinforce monitoring and evaluation of the SUMP implementation through legislative measures, guidance, capacity building, assistance and possibly financial support.

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 54

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling.	(54) Multimodal digital mobility services help to enhance the integration of the different transport modes by combining several transport offers into one. Their further development should contribute to nudge behaviours towards the most sustainable modes and connectivity solutions, public transport and active modes such as walking and cycling.

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 55

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(55) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for transport are necessary in order to provide the basis for optimising traffic and transport operations and traffic safety and improving related services. Information flows in the transport and mobility network should be facilitated, including through the deployment of the Union Mobility Data Space. Information to passengers, including information on ticketing and reservation systems, should be available.	(55) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for transport are necessary in order to provide the basis for optimising traffic and transport operations and traffic safety and improving related services, including the access to networks for citizens and businesses. Information flows in the transport and mobility network should be facilitated, including through the deployment of the Union Mobility Data Space. Information to passengers, including information on ticketing, multimodal connections and reservation systems, should be available.

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 57

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(57) Adequate planning of the trans-European transport network is required. This also entails the implementation of specific requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, ICT systems, equipment and services, including the requirements for the alternative fuel infrastructure rollout as defined in Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]23 . It is therefore necessary to ensure adequate and concerted deployment of such requirements across Europe for each transport mode and for their interconnection across the trans-European transport network and beyond, in order to obtain the benefits of the network effect and to make efficient long-range trans-European transport operations possible. In order to ensure the deployment of alternative fuels across the entire road network of the trans-European transport network in line with the targets set in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulation.	(57) Adequate planning of the trans-European transport network is required. This also entails the implementation of specific requirements throughout the network in terms of infrastructure, ICT systems, equipment and services, including the requirements for the alternative fuel infrastructure rollout as defined in Regulation (EU) […] of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure]23 . It is therefore necessary to ensure adequate and concerted deployment of such requirements across Europe for each transport mode and for their interconnection across the trans-European transport network and beyond, in order to obtain the benefits of the network effect and to make efficient long-range trans-European transport operations possible. In order to ensure the deployment of publicly accessible alternative fuels and recharging infrastructures across the entire road network of the trans-European transport network in line with the targets set in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure], references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘core network’ as defined in this Regulation. References to ‘comprehensive network’ in Regulation (EU) […] [on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure] should be construed as references to ‘extended core network’ and ‘comprehensive network’ as defined in this Regulation.
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23 Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L […]).	23 Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of […] on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L […]).

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 58

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, such as 5G infrastructure, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans-European transport network.	(58) The trans-European transport network should provide the basis for the large-scale deployment of new technologies and innovation, such as 5G infrastructure, which can help enhance the overall efficiency of the European transport sector and capacity to enable secure passenger flows using efficient means, make public or greener transport means more accessible and more attractive for passengers, and reduce its carbon footprint. This will contribute towards the objectives of the European Green Deal and at the same time contribute to the objective of increasing energy security for the Union. In order to achieve those objectives, the availability of alternative fuels and related infrastructure should be improved throughout the trans-European transport network.

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 62

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that aim, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies.	(62) Taking stock of the experience with regard to the crisis management during the Covid-19 pandemic25 and in order to avoid traffic disruptions and contingencies in future, Member States should take into account the security and resilience of the transport infrastructure to climate change, natural hazards, human-made disasters and other disruptions affecting the functioning and the accessibility of the Union transport system, when planning infrastructure. To that end, a permanent and automatic mechanism for activating "Green Lanes" should be established along internal borders of the Trans-European Transport Network. Moreover, the European Transport Corridors should also include important diversionary lines which can be used in case of congestion or other problems on the principal routes. In addition, due to their multimodal nature, one mode can substitute the other in case of emergencies.
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25 Communication on the implementation of the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services; C(2020)1897 final (OJ C 96 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1) and Communication of 28 October 2020 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council on “upgrading the transport Green Lanes to keep the economy going during the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence”; COM(2020)685 final.	25 Communication on the implementation of the Green Lanes under the Guidelines for border management measures to protect health and ensure the availability of goods and essential services; C(2020)1897 final (OJ C 96 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1) and Communication of 28 October 2020 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council and the Council on “upgrading the transport Green Lanes to keep the economy going during the COVID-19 pandemic resurgence”; COM(2020)685 final.

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 63

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(63) The participation of undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans-European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security and public order in the EU. Without prejudice and in addition to the cooperation mechanism pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/45226 , greater awareness of such participation or contribution is necessary to allow intervention of public authorities if it appears that they are likely to affect security or public order in the Union and the participation or contribution does not fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.	(63) The participation of investment organisations, banks, businesses and undertakings, including those, which are owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country, including those, which are established in a third country, can accelerate the realisation of the trans-European transport network. However, under specific circumstances, the participation of or contribution by undertakings owned or controlled by a natural person of a third country or an undertaking of a third country to projects of common interest might compromise security and public order in the EU. Without prejudice and in addition to the cooperation mechanism pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/45226 , greater awareness of such participation or contribution is necessary to allow intervention of public authorities if it appears that they are likely to affect security or public order in the Union and the participation or contribution does not fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/452.
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26 Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union (OJ L 79I , 21.3.2019, p. 1).	26 Regulation (EU) 2019/452 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2019 establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union (OJ L 79I , 21.3.2019, p. 1).

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 64

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(64) While maintenance is and will remain the main responsibility of the Member States, it is important that the trans-European transport network – once built – is properly maintained to ensure a high quality of services. A life cycle approach should be followed when planning and procuring infrastructure projects.	(64) While maintenance is and will remain the main responsibility of the Member States, the Commission should define a precise strategy in cooperation with them in order to ensure, through concrete commitments, that the trans-European transport network – once built – is properly maintained and that it guarantees a high quality of services, safety and security standards, as well as accessibility, over the years. A life cycle approach should be followed when planning and procuring infrastructure projects.

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 67 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(67a) European Coordinators play a crucial role in ensuring that the infrastructure development of the trans-European transport network is carried out in an effective and efficient way by establishing a structured dialogue with regional and local authorities and all stakeholders involved.

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 67 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(67b) In the context of this structured dialogue, and in the absence of viable logistical and modal alternatives, the European Commission should take measures to deter Member States from engaging in unilateral cross border restrictions along the network and in particular at the central nodes, to avoid hindering cross-border transit of persons, services or goods.

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 71

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(71) Taking into account the Union Action Plan on Military Mobility of March 201827 the Commission should assess the need to adapt the trans-European transport network to reflect the military use of the infrastructure. Based on the gap analysis between the trans-European transport network and the military requirements28 additional roads and railways should be included in the trans-European network to enhance the synergies between civilian and military transport networks.	(71) Taking into account the Union Action Plan on Military Mobility of March 201827 the Commission should assess the need to adapt the trans-European transport network to enhance strategic infrastructure segments to support their military and dual use. Based on the gap analysis between the trans-European transport network and the military requirements28 additional roads and railways should be included in the trans-European network to enhance the synergies between civilian and military transport networks.
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27 Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action Plan on Military Mobility (JOIN(2018)05 final).	27 Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Action Plan on Military Mobility (JOIN(2018)05 final).
28 Joint Staff Working Document on the updated Gap Analysis between the military requirements and the trans-European transport network requirements, 17 July 2020, (SWD(2020) 144 final).	28 Joint Staff Working Document on the updated Gap Analysis between the military requirements and the trans-European transport network requirements, 17 July 2020, (SWD(2020) 144 final).

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 71 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(71a) Since a smooth functioning of the internal market is crucial to ensuring food security and food safety within the Union, and in the light of the Commission Communication of March 2022 on Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems1a, the Commission should, when necessary, update the trans-European transport network to include major sites of agri-food production, paying special attention to the transportation needs of certain fresh and perishable products.
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	1a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems (COM(2022)133 final).

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 71 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(71b) The lack of a southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea could undermine the objectives of this Regulation and should therefore be addressed in the context of the review for which it provides.

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 71 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(71c) The extended and enhanced infrastructure requirements for transport set out in this Regulation require proportionate and sufficient investments and therefore for transport businesses to make proper investment plans by 2050. The short timeframe of the current multiannual financial framework (2021-2027), including the foreseen end of the Connecting Europe Facility in 2027, could hamper the planning of investments, especially for the rail sector. Therefore, further generations of Connecting Europe Facility programmes should be envisaged to address those needs.

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 72

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(72) In order to maximise consistency between the guidelines and the programming of the relevant financial instruments available at Union level, trans-European transport network funding should comply with this Regulation and be based, in particular, on Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . In addition, network funding should also build on funding and financing instruments provided under other Union law, including InvestEU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Policy, Horizon Europe and other financing instruments established by the European Investment Bank. To enable the financing of projects of common interest, references to ‘multimodal logistics platforms’, ‘motorways of the sea’ and ‘telematic applications’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be respectively construed as references to ‘multimodal freight terminals’, ‘European Maritime Space’ and ‘ICT systems for transport’ as defined in this Regulation. For the same purpose, references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation.	(72) In order to maximise consistency between the guidelines and the programming of the relevant financial instruments available at Union level, trans-European transport network funding should comply with this Regulation and be based, in particular, on Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council29. In addition, taking into account the considerable costs for the completion of the transport-European network, funding should also build on co-funding and co-financing through instruments provided under other Union law, including InvestEU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Policy, European Regional Development Fund, Horizon Europe and other financing instruments established by the European Investment Bank. To enable the financing of projects of common interest, references to ‘multimodal logistics platforms’, ‘motorways of the sea’ and ‘telematic applications’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be respectively construed as references to ‘multimodal freight terminals’, ‘European Maritime Space’ and ‘ICT systems for transport’ as defined in this Regulation. For the same purpose, references to ‘core network’ in Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 should be construed as including ‘extended core network’ as defined in this Regulation.
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29 Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38).	29 Regulation (EU) No 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 (OJ L 249, 14.7.2021, p. 38).

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 73

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(73) The achievement of the objectives of the trans-European transport network, in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the Union, requires a robust regulatory framework. Ambitious reforms should be implemented by Member States to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the European Semester. The Recovery and Resilience Facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable, reduce emissions, improve safety and efficiency. Relevant measures to that effect are included in approved Recovery and Resilience Plans.	(73) The achievement of the objectives of the trans-European transport network, in particular with regard to the decarbonisation and digitalisation of the transport system in the Union, requires a robust regulatory framework. Ambitious reforms should be implemented by Member States to address the challenges of sustainable transport as identified in the European Semester. The Recovery and Resilience Facility supports both reforms and investments to make transport more sustainable, reduce emissions, improve safety and efficiency. Relevant measures to that effect are included in approved Recovery and Resilience Plans. In light of that, the Commission should ensure adequate alignments between the trans-European transport network and national investment projects, in order to guarantee a complete integration and alignment of investments carried out with EU funding and national funding, such as national recovery and resilience plans.

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point o

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(o) ‘sustainable urban mobility plan’ (SUMP) means a document for strategic mobility planning, aiming at improving accessibility to and mobility within the functional urban area (including commuting zones) for people, businesses and goods;	(o) ‘sustainable urban mobility plan’ (SUMP) means a document for strategic mobility planning, aiming at improving accessibility to and mobility within the functional urban area (including commuting zones) and peripheral industrial centres) for people, businesses and goods;

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(pa) 'costs of the operations in the terminal' means the costs borne by the transport operators at the terminal incurred in order to carry out such operations;

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point z

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(z) ‘maritime port’ means an area of land and water made up of such infrastructure and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of waterborne vessels, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery of those goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;	(z) ‘maritime port’ means an area of land and water made up of such infrastructure and equipment so as to permit, principally, the reception of waterborne vessels, their loading and unloading, the storage of goods, the receipt and delivery or further transmission of those goods and the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, crew and other persons and any other infrastructure necessary for transport operators within the port area;

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contribute to the creation of a single European transport area which is sustainable, efficient and resilient and which increases the benefits for its users and supports inclusive growth. It shall demonstrate European added value by contributing to the objectives laid down in the following four categories:	2. The trans-European transport network shall strengthen the social, economic and territorial cohesion of the Union and contribute to the strengthening of the internal market through the creation of a single European transport area which is sustainable, efficient digitalised and resilient and which increases the benefits for all its users, including increased accessibility, and supports inclusive growth. It shall demonstrate European added value by contributing to the objectives laid down in the following four categories:

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by further developing a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway and short-sea shipping network across the Union;	(ii) enabling greater use of more sustainable modes of transport, including by, but not limited to, further developing a long-distance rail passenger network at high speed and a fully interoperable rail freight network, a reliable inland waterway and short-sea shipping network across the Union;

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(i) accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;	(i) improving the accessibility and connectivity of all regions of the Union, including outermost regions and other remote, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas;

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ia) increased access to the transport infrastructure for SMEs;

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c – point vii a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(viia) increased connections and sustainable, high quality transport solutions for businesses and SMEs in isolated and peripheral centres of production.

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) increasing the benefits for its users through:	(d) increasing the benefits for all its users through:

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(iia) ensuring seamless travel experience for users, including extensive protection of passenger rights and price transparency;

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point ii b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(iib) creating opportunities and greater economic benefits to businesses and SMEs, including improving their access to high-quality, intermodal, fast and sustainable freight transport to enable connections between peripheral and isolated centres of production with densely populated areas of high commercial value;

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d – point v a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(va) ensuring that the strategic infrastructures can be used for civilian and military purposes;

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	2a. Free access without discrimination, as well as fair competition, shall be ensured by Member States and all public and private entities involved in the development of the trans-European transport network. This shall be achieved in accordance with Union transparency policy decisions.

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection;	(b) the optimisation of infrastructure integration and interconnection between urban nodes, bigger cities and peripheral areas;

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) the deployment of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure;	(c) the deployment of alternative fuels recharging and refuelling infrastructure easily accessible to users;

Amendment 62

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(f) the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks, in particular the trans-European energy or telecommunication networks;	(f) the taking into account of possible synergies with other networks, including active modes networks, and in particular the trans-European energy or telecommunication networks;

Amendment 63

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
2. The comprehensive network shall consist of all existing and planned transport infrastructures of the trans-European transport network as well as measures promoting the efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable use of such infrastructure.	2. The comprehensive network shall consist of all existing and planned transport infrastructures of the trans-European transport network as well as measures promoting the efficient and socially and environmentally sustainable use of such infrastructure provided for in Article 5(1).

Amendment 64

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board or in both of that single entity.	5. The Commission may require Member States by means of an implementing act to establish a single entity for the construction and management of cross-border infrastructure projects of common interest and to adopt the relevant specific measures. If such a single entity is established, it should comply with relevant Union law and national law concerning accessibility. The relevant European Coordinator shall have the status of observer in the management or supervisory board, or in both, of that single entity. By virtue of such status, the relevant European Coordinator may propose to the interested Member States and to the European Commission measures that aim to strenghten cooperation or may propose that they adopt some specific decisions establishing services of general economic interest.

Amendment 65

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) ensuring optimal integration of the transport modes and interoperability between transport modes;	(c) ensuring optimal integration of the transport modes and interoperability between transport modes across urban and densely populated areas, areas of economic interest and peripheral, coastal and remote areas;

Amendment 66

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ca) fostering the ability of all kinds of transport users, including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and other people in situations of vulnerability, to access the network;

Amendment 67

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(cb) ensuring easy and digitalised access to freight transport and shipping services, other than the use of intermodal terminals and facilities, by hauliers and all businesses and SMEs, in order to promote the use by shippers of sustainable multimodal freight services;

Amendment 68

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ia) seeking synergies across all modes of transport, including active modes, and removing barriers to active mobility when infrastructure is being upgraded;

Amendment 69

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) the development of a high performance rail passenger network, fully interoperable and at high speed, connecting urban nodes across the Union;	(b) the development of a high performance rail passenger network, fully interoperable and at high speed, connecting urban nodes, as well as capital and major cities, across the Union;

Amendment 70

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) railway lines, including:	(a) railway lines, both high speed and conventional, including:

Amendment 71

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ea) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility, without hampering the quality of the service, especially for high-speed trains;

Amendment 72

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) at the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council58 , be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.	(b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. Any request for exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businesses and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council58, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.
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58 Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).	58 Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44).

Amendment 73

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
When constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof, Member States shall perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds, and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated.	When constructing or upgrading a passenger line of the extended core network or sections thereof, Member States shall, where applicable, perform a study to analyse the feasibility and economic relevance of higher speeds, and build or upgrade the line to such higher speed where its feasibility and economic relevance are demonstrated. The study shall also take into account the potential impact on passengers during the constructing or upgrading phase.

Amendment 74

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 5 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) at the request of a Member State, in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4. Any exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis and an assessment of the impact on interoperability. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.	(b) at the request of a Member State, only in duly justified cases, other exemptions may be granted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in respect of the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4. Any exemption shall be based on a socio-economic cost-benefit analysis that takes into account the need to preserve services which are vital for businesses and SMEs in urban and industrial areas of high economic importance and an assessment of the impact on interoperability and accessibility. An exemption shall comply with the requirements of Directive (EU) 2016/797, be coordinated and agreed with the neighbouring Member State(s) where applicable.

Amendment 75

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) ERTMS is equipped;	(a) ERTMS is equipped, while ensuring a synchronised and harmonised ERTMS deployment, trackside and on board of trains;

Amendment 76

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(a) mitigating the impact of noise and vibration caused by rail transport, in particular through measures for rolling stock and for infrastructure, including noise protection barriers;	(a) where relevant, mitigating the impact of noise and vibration caused by rail transport, in particular through measures for rolling stock and for infrastructure, including noise protection barriers;

Amendment 77

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(f) when building or upgrading railway infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport;	(f) when building or upgrading railway infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian as well as cycling connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport;

Amendment 78

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(g) developing innovative alternative fuels technologies for railways, such as hydrogen for sections that are exempted from the electrification requirement.	(g) where relevant, developing innovative alternative fuels technologies for railways, such as hydrogen for sections that are exempted from the electrification requirement.

Amendment 79

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ga) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside rail lines, or within bridges and tunnels.

Amendment 80

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	2a. Member States shall, where possible and where proportionate, allow for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility.

Amendment 81

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ea) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside inland waterways or within bridges.

Amendment 82

Proposal for a regulation

Article 24 – paragraph 3 – point k a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(k a) dual use infrastructure utilised for civilian and military purposes.

Amendment 83

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(e) improve the resilience of the logistic chains and international maritime trade, including in relation to climate adaptation;	(e) improve the resilience of the logistic chains and international maritime trade and security of the energy supply, including in relation to climate adaptation;

Amendment 84

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a – point x a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(xa) infrastructure for active modes such as pedestrian and cycle tracks, bridges or tunnels, including alternative routes for active modes.

Amendment 85

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(b) rest areas are available at a maximum distance of 60 km from each other, providing sufficient parking space, safety and security equipment, and appropriate facilities, including sanitary facilities, that meet the needs of a diverse workforce;	(b) rest areas are available at a maximum distance of 60 km from each other, providing sufficient parking space, relevant safety and security equipment, and appropriate facilities, including sanitary facilities, that meet the needs of a diverse workforce;

Amendment 86

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(c) safe and secure parking areas are available at a maximum distance of 100 km from each other, providing a sufficient parking space for commercial vehicles and complying with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2020/105469 ;	(c) safe and secure parking areas are available at a maximum distance of 100 km from each other, or in duly justified cases and on the basis of traffic volume density, market demand or other relevant factors, Member States may request an exemption from the Commission in order to allow greater distances between safe and secure parking areas. Such parking areas shall provide a sufficient parking space for commercial vehicles and complying with the requirements set out in Article 8(1), point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2020/105469 ;
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69 Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 as regards minimum requirements on maximum daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 as regards positioning by means of tachographs (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 1).	69 Regulation (EU) 2020/1054 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 as regards minimum requirements on maximum daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 as regards positioning by means of tachographs (OJ L 249, 31.7.2020, p. 1).

Amendment 87

Proposal for a regulation

Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(da) allows for a sufficient number of safe crossing points for active modes to avoid disproportionate disruption to active mobility;

Amendment 88

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) when building or upgrading road infrastructure, ensure the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling paths in order to promote the active modes of transport.	(d) when building or upgrading road infrastructure, ensure the road infrastructure is not obstructing the continuity and accessibility of pedestrian and cycling connections and seek synergies with these connections in order to promote the active modes of transport.

Amendment 89

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(da) possible synergies with other modes of transport, including active modes, for the integration of other infrastructures alongside roads or within bridges and tunnels.

Amendment 90

Proposal for a regulation

Article 31 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	1a. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall conduct a feasibility study on the potential use of European Modular System vehicles on the road infrastructure for the TEN-T core network.

Amendment 91

Proposal for a regulation

Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) improving multimodal interconnections between airports and infrastructure of other transport modes, and between airports and urban nodes where appropriate;	(d) improving multimodal interconnections between airports and infrastructure of other transport modes, and between airports and urban nodes where appropriate, including through urban air-mobility solutions;

Amendment 92

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(i) adoption of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration;	(i) adoption and publication of a sustainable urban mobility plan (SUMP) in line with Annex V that includes notably measures to integrate the different modes of transport, to promote efficient zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero-emission urban logistics, to reduce air and noise pollution and that takes long-distance trans-European transport flows into consideration;

Amendment 93

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(ii) collection and submission to the Commission of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility service, as well as data on air and noise pollution. Thereafter these data shall be submitted every year;	(ii) collection and submission to the Commission and publication in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a of urban mobility data per urban node covering at minimum greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility service, as well as data on air and noise pollution. Thereafter these data shall be submitted and published every year;
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	1a Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172? 26.6.2019, p. 56-83).

Amendment 94

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) by 31 December 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node.	(d) by 31 December 2040: the development of at least one multimodal freight terminal allowing for sufficient transhipment capacity within or in the vicinity of the urban node, with the possibility for one terminal to serve more than one urban node, if capacity allows.

Amendment 95

Proposal for a regulation

Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(da) compliance with the adopted sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs).

Amendment 96

Proposal for a regulation

Chapter IV – title

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
PROVISIONS FOR SMART AND RESILIENT TRANSPORT	PROVISIONS FOR SMART, ACCESSIBLE AND RESILIENT TRANSPORT

Amendment 97

Proposal for a regulation

Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(d) improve the safety and sustainability of the movement of persons and of the transport of goods;	(d) improve the safety and sustainability of the movement of persons, services and of the transport of goods;

Amendment 98

Proposal for a regulation

Article 44 – paragraph 1 – point i

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
(i) introduce security technology and compatible identification standards on the networks;	(i) introduce dual use technology, security technology and compatible identification standards on the networks;

Amendment 99

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements.	Member States shall ensure that transport infrastructure provides for safe and secure passenger and freight movements throughout the infrastructure life cycle.

Amendment 100

Proposal for a regulation

Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	Particular attention shall be paid by the Member States to the protection of workers during the building phase of infrastructures.

Amendment 101

Proposal for a regulation

Article 46 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	2a. Member States shall ensure the continued functioning of supply chains, as well as essential travel along the TEN-T, and avoid possible shortages, where necessary through the activation of "Green Lanes" in strict cooperation with the European Coordinators.

Amendment 102

Proposal for a regulation

Article 47 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Member States shall ensure that the information notified pursuant to paragraph 1 is made available at least twelve months before the final decision on the implementation of the project of common interest. The information shall in particular include:	Member States shall ensure that the information notified pursuant to paragraph 1 is made available at least six months before the final decision on the implementation of the project of common interest. The information shall in particular include:

Amendment 103

Proposal for a regulation

Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(da) any maintenance work that results in a limitation or non availability of rail infrastructure is managed in accordance with Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/20751a.
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	1a Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/2075 of 4 September 2017 replacing Annex VII to Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a single European railway area (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 69-73).

Amendment 104

Proposal for a regulation

Article 49 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular people in situations of vulnerability including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility as well as persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas.	1. Transport infrastructure shall allow seamless mobility and accessibility for all users, in particular people in situations of vulnerability including persons with disabilities or reduced mobility as well as persons living in outermost regions and other remote, rural, insular, peripheral and mountainous regions as well as sparsely populated areas.
	2. Member States shall carry out ex ante assessments of the accessibility of infrastructure and of the services connected to it.
	3. The design, construction, maintenance, and upgrade of transport infrastructure shall comply with Annex I and Annex III of Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, once applicable, and accessibility requirements laid down in other relevant Union law.
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	1a Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70-115).

Amendment 105

Proposal for a regulation

Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(da) focus on improving accessibility in European transport corridors for all users;

Amendment 106

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned and where appropriate representatives of the relevant sectors shall be able to participate. Member States shall designate a national coordinator for ERTMS to attend the consultative Forum for ERTMS. The European Coordinator may also set up ad-hoc working groups.	4. The consultative Forum for the horizontal priorities shall be established and chaired by the European Coordinator. The Member States concerned together with representatives of the relevant sectors shall be able to participate. Member States shall designate a national coordinator for ERTMS to attend the consultative Forum for ERTMS. The European Coordinator may also set up ad-hoc working groups.

Amendment 107

Proposal for a regulation

Article 52 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
6. The European Coordinator may consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.	6. The European Coordinator may consult regional and local authorities, infrastructure managers, transport operators, in particular those which are members of the rail freight governance, the supply industry, transport users, accessibility experts and representatives of civil society in relation to the work plan and its implementation. In addition, the European Coordinator responsible for ERTMS shall closely cooperate with the European Union Agency for Railways and Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking and the European Coordinator for the European Maritime Space with the European Maritime Safety Agency.

Amendment 108

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(fa) an analysis of the extent to which the infrastructure for allowing seamless and accessible mobility to all users are future proof, and, where appropriate, the proposal of measures to future proof accessibility and interoperability of the network and connected services;

Amendment 109

Proposal for a regulation

Article 53 – paragraph 4 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	4a. In the event of disputes between Member States, which may include unilateral actions at national level resulting into blocking or restricting the free movement of persons, services or goods, the Commission shall invite the Member States concerned to promote the activation and management of alternative rail or road routes and shall act as a mediator to that end.

Amendment 110

Proposal for a regulation

Article 55 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Member States shall inform the Commission on a regular, comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. This information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec). It shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-European transport network as well as data on the completion of the trans-European transport network.	1. Member States shall inform the Commission on a regular, comprehensive and transparent basis about the progress made in implementing projects of common interest and the investments made for that purpose. This information shall include the yearly transmission of data through the interactive geographical and technical information system for the trans-European transport network (TENtec). It shall include technical and financial data concerning projects of common interest on the trans-European transport network, data related to accessibility of the TEN-T infrastructure and passenger services, where applicable, as well as data on the completion and maintenance of the trans-European transport network.

Amendment 111

Proposal for a regulation

Article 55 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Member States shall ensure the quality, completeness and consistency of the data in the TENtec information system. The national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with TENtec.	3. Member States shall ensure the quality, completeness, accessibility and consistency of the data in the TENtec information system. The national systems and data sources shall allow for an automated data exchange with TENtec.

Amendment 112

Proposal for a regulation

Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 to amend Annexes I and II, notably to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative thresholds laid down in Articles 20, 24 and 32. When adapting those Annexes, the Commission shall:	Subject to the second paragraph of Article 172 TFEU, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 60 to amend Annexes I and II, notably to take account of possible changes resulting from the quantitative thresholds laid down in Articles 20, 24 and 32 or changes in terms of security. When adapting those Annexes, the Commission shall:

Amendment 113

Proposal for a regulation

Article 56 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	(ea) include new infrastructure and urban nodes in the trans-European transport network if they are considered of high importance to ensure military mobility and food security within the Union;

Amendment 114

Proposal for a regulation

Article 57 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
National procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities and civil society concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with, where appropriate, in the planning and construction phase of a project. The Commission shall promote the exchange of good practice in this regard, notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.	National procedures regarding the involvement and consultation of regional and local authorities, industrial partners, including SMEs, civil society, user representatives and accessibility experts concerned by a project of common interest shall be complied with, where appropriate, in the planning and construction phase of a project. The Commission shall facilitate this process by promoting the exchange of good practice in this regard, notably as regards the consultation and inclusion of people in situations of vulnerability.

Amendment 115

Proposal for a regulation

Article 58 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Member States shall notify to the Commission the draft national plans and programmes, or any modification of those, with a view to developing the trans-European transport network, at least twelve months before their adoption. The Commission may issue an opinion no later than six months following the notification by the Member State on the coherence of the draft national plans and programmes with the priorities set out in this Regulation and with the priorities set out in the work plans for the corresponding corridor(s) and of the horizontal priorities and in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with Article 54(1). The Member States shall inform the Commission, no later than two months after notification of the opinion, on the measures adopted to address the recommendations set out in the opinion.	3. Member States shall notify to the Commission the draft national plans and programmes, or any modification of those, with a view to developing the trans-European transport network, at least six months before their adoption. The Commission may issue an opinion no later than six months following the notification by the Member State on the coherence of the draft national plans and programmes with the priorities set out in this Regulation and with the priorities set out in the work plans for the corresponding corridor(s) and of the horizontal priorities and in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with Article 54(1). The Member States shall inform the Commission, no later than two months after notification of the opinion, on the measures adopted to address the recommendations set out in the opinion.

Amendment 116

Proposal for a regulation

Article 61 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
	3a. When carrying out that review, the Commission shall also evaluate, in consultation with the Member States, the creation of a new southern European Transport Corridor connecting the east and west sides of the Mediterranean sea.

Amendment 117

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 1

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
1. Goals and objectives: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high-quality, safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to, through and within the functional urban area. It shall notably support zero-emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-European transport network, in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes.	1. Goals and objectives: A Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) shall have as central goal improving accessibility of the functional urban area and providing high-quality, safe and sustainable low-emission mobility to, through and within the functional urban area for passengers and freight. It shall notably support zero-emission mobility and the implementation of an urban transport system which contributes to a better overall performance of the trans-European transport network, in particular through the development of infrastructure for the seamless circulation of zero-emission vehicles as well as of multimodal passenger hubs to facilitate first and last mile connections and of multimodal freight terminals serving urban nodes. A SUMP shall also take into consideration commuter journeys to and from the urban area.

Amendment 118

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 3

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
3. Integration of the different modes of transport: A SUMP shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. It shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, active mobility, and, as appropriate, inland waterway and maritime transport. It shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility, in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet, to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users.	3. Integration of the different modes of transport: A SUMP shall promote multimodal transport through the integration of the different modes and measures aimed at facilitating seamless and sustainable mobility. It shall include actions to increase the modal share of the more sustainable forms of transport such as public transport, active mobility, and, as appropriate, air-transport, inland waterway and maritime transport. It shall also include actions to promote zero-emission mobility, in particular with regard to the greening of the urban fleet, to reduce congestion and to improve road safety in particular of vulnerable road users.

Amendment 119

Proposal for a regulation

Annex V – point 6

Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
6. Monitoring and performance indicators: A SUMP shall include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The implementation of a SUMP shall be monitored using performance indicators. Member States and the relevant authorities shall implement mechanisms to ensure that a SUMP is in line with the provisions of this Annex and of high quality.	6. Monitoring and performance indicators: A SUMP shall include objectives, targets and indicators underpinning the current and future performance of the urban transport system, at minimum, on greenhouse gas emissions, congestion, accidents and injuries, modal share and access to mobility services, as well as data on air and noise pollution in cities. The implementation of a SUMP shall be monitored using performance indicators. Member States and the relevant authorities shall implement mechanisms to ensure that a SUMP is in line with the provisions of this Annex and of high quality. The SUMP instruments shall also include strategic indicators assessing the economic relevance of multimodal terminals and combined transport solutions to the interests of transport operators, hauliers, businesses and SMEs with the aim of creating favourable conditions for sustainable investments and strategic planning across urban and peripheral areas of high economic importance for the local communities.