{"id":33025,"date":"2024-12-29T11:18:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T10:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/?p=33025"},"modified":"2024-12-29T11:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T10:49:48","slug":"decarbonization-of-transport-in-the-eu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.co2news.sk\/en\/2024\/12\/29\/decarbonization-of-transport-in-the-eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Decarbonising transport in the EU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/euagenda.eu\/publications\/download\/610398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Document<\/span><\/a> summarizes the main topics, ideas and facts from multiple sources focused on the decarbonization of transport in the EU, with an emphasis on intermodal mobility, especially in the context of rural areas and a shift to rail and bus transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The importance of rural mobility:<\/strong> Rural areas play a key role in achieving transport decarbonisation goals, as around two-thirds of short-distance passenger car kilometres are on non-urban roads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potential of intermodal mobility:<\/strong> Intermodal mobility, combining different modes of transport, such as rail, bus and cycling, has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenges in the development of intermodality:<\/strong> Existing regulatory frameworks and cultural factors pose barriers to the development of intermodality, especially in rural areas. For example, public transport and public procurement laws often limit the participation of smaller operators and community transport services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The need for targeted policies:<\/strong> Targeted policies and financial instruments at EU level are needed to overcome these obstacles and promote intermodal mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Main recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Defining minimum standards:<\/strong> Introducing a directive that would require regions in Member States to develop clear minimum standards for access to mobility in rural areas, based on the size, population density, employment and service profile of the region.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SRMP support:<\/strong> Supporting the development and implementation of Sustainable Regional Mobility Plans (SRMPs) in EU regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Making bus transport more attractive:<\/strong> Supporting the development of more attractive and integrated infrastructure for bus terminals, for example through updated SUMP guidelines and the exchange of best practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Targeted support for railway infrastructure:<\/strong> Identification and targeted support of investments in sections of railway infrastructure that represent obstacles to the development of rail transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial incentives:<\/strong> Introducing financial incentives to support intermodality, such as subsidies for the use of intermodal infrastructure and investments in sustainable intermodal transport solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The role of financing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund (CF):<\/strong> These funds can support the development of SRMPs, minimum standards for mobility services in rural areas and the promotion of low-carbon modes of transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connecting Europe Facility (CEF):<\/strong> The CEF can finance investments in intermodal infrastructure, such as rail terminals and logistics centres.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Climate Fund (SCF):<\/strong> The SCF can support measures targeting vulnerable households, vulnerable transport users and vulnerable micro-enterprises in the context of intermodal mobility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Decarbonising transport in the EU requires a comprehensive approach that includes targeted policies, financial instruments and behavioural change. Intermodal mobility, especially in rural areas, has huge potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving the EU&#039;s climate goals. <em><strong>Spring<\/strong><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The document summarises the main themes, ideas and facts from several sources focused on the decarbonisation of transport in the EU, with a focus on intermodal mobility, particularly in the context of rural areas and a shift towards rail and bus. 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