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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
German
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
EU Commission has launched the mid-term review of its transport policy
The European Commission will carry out over the coming months the mid-term review of the White Paper on “the European transport policy for 2010”, that has been adopted in 2001. The objective of the mid-term review is to assess the impact of measures that have been proposed to: – rebalance transport modes – reduce congestion
Working group on land use and funding of public transport
Meetings – London, 4 February 2005 – Agenda :: Record of Decisions – Paris, 23 March 2004 – Record of Decisions – Paris, 14 October 2003 – Record of Decisions – Madrid, 7 May 2003 – Record of Decisions – London, 5 December 2002 – Record of Decisions Land value capture study – Executive summary
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