Common transport policy: medium and long term programme 1995-2000

The Committee adopted the report by Mr Eolo PARODI (It, UPE) on the Communication from the Commission on the Common Transport Policy Action Programme 1995-2000. Members followed their rapporteur in expressing their full agreement with the objectives of this action programme, i.e. the establishment of a safe, efficient, competitive and environmentally sound integrated transport system which takes into account the requirements of users and workers in the transport sector. But the Committee stressed that there are some important shortcomings in the programme, concerning traffic safety, working hours, environment, transport education and alternatives to road transport. The Commission was called upon to come forward with proposals on improving safety in all transport sectors, especially in road transport.