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The European Commission adopted the Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment
Following the communication “Towards a Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment”, adopted in February 2004 EU commission adopted on 11 January 2006 the expected Thematic Strategy on the Urban Environment – SEC(2006)16. Based on extensive consultation with stakeholders this strategy aims at improvement of the quality of the urban environment. It sets out new measures
EU Commission proposes clarification of EU rules on public-private partnerships
The European Commission has published in November 2005 a Communication with new policy options on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) that are agreementsbetween public authorities and businesses, whose aim is to carry out infrastructure projects or providing services to the public. The Communication follows a major public consultation which was launched by the PPP Green Paper in
Attitudes towards car use in Great-Britain
In the framework of studies related to the impact of transport on climate change, the UK Department for Transport published an article describing attitudes towards car use in Great Britain and particularly analysing the link between the following items: – levels of car ownership and use and the factors that might impact on car use
New proposal for Euro 5 standards
The EU Commission presented on 22 December 2005 a new proposal for Euro 5 standards for new passenger cars and light vehicle emissions, aiming at improving air quality in Europe, especially in urban areas. Particles emissions from diesel cars would be slashed by 80% and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 20%. The tougher standards proposed would
Arriva enters into Swedish railway market
Arriva has won its first major rail contract in Sweden for the operation of the Pågatåg regional train service in the Skåne region of southern Sweden during 9 years and 2 more optional years. Arriva already operates rail services in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, and is currently operating bus service in Sweden.
Working group on quality
Workshop – Record of decision. 26 January 2007 – Final Agenda of the UITP-EMTA workshop. Brussels -26 January 2007 – Agenda of the UITP-EMTA workshop. Brussels – 26 January 2007 Meetings – Preparation of January 2007 workshop: Brussels, 24 November 2006 – Minutes of meeting – Meeting with UITP Euroteam: Brussels, 26 July 2006 –
Translohr tramway arrives in Clermont-Ferrand
The French City of Clermont-Ferrand received in December its first Translohr tramway that should enter in service end 2006. This tramway combines road technology and rail technology. On the one hand, it is equipped with tyres that provide high performances in terms of acceleration and braking, noise, and climbing (up to 13%). On the other
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PRÄSENTATION DES VERBANDES EMTA ist ein Zusammenschluss von 25 Aufgabenträgern, die für den öffentlichen Personennahverkehr in den wichtigsten europäischen Metropolregionen verantwortlich sind. Insgesamt leben und arbeiten in diesen Regionen rund 85 Millionen Menschen. Was ist unser Ziel? Verbesserung des Mobilitätsmanagements und Steigerung der Qualität des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs (ÖPNV) in den Städten und Regionen unserer Mitglieder.
Spanish
PRESENTACIÓN DE LA ASOCIACIÓN EMTA congrega a 25 autoridades responsables del transporte público de las principales áreas metropolitanas europeas, en las que 85 millones de personas viven, trabajan y disfrutan de su tiempo libre. ¿Cuál es nuestro objetivo? Mejorar la gestión de la movilidad y la calidad de los servicios de transporte público en el
French
PRESENTATION DE L’ASSOCIATION L’EMTA réunit 25 autorités responsables de l’organisation du transport public dans les principales villes d’Europe dans lesquelles 85 millions de nos concitoyens habitent, travaillent et réalisent leurs activités Quel est notre objectif ? Améliorer la gestion de la mobilité urbaine, la qualité des services de transports publics et l’environnement urbain dans nos
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