1. The EU Transport policy and its relevance to its neighbouring countries 12th Yalta Transport Conference "International Road Transport – problems, ways of their solution and development prospects" 14-17 September 2011 Yalta, Ukraine Speech by: Mr Zoltán Kazatsay, Deputy Director General, DG MOVE

2. EU transport policy – main challenges faced. Greenhouse gas emissions. Congestion. Infrastructure. Road safety Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE2

3. How to do it – 4 “i”s and 40 actions Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE3 nternal market : Create a genuine Single European Transport Area by eliminating all residual barriers between modes and national systems. nnovation: EU research needs to address the full cycle of research, innovation and deployment in an integrated way. nfrastructure: EU transport infrastructure policy needs a common vision and sufficient resources. The costs of transport should be reflected in its price in an undistorted way. nfrastructure: EU transport infrastructure policy needs a common vision and sufficient resources. The costs of transport should be reflected in its price in an undistorted way. nternational: Opening up third country markets in transport services, products and investments continues to have high priority.

4. External dimension of the EU transport policy. Lisbon Treaty: developing a special relationship with neighbouring countries. Europe 2020 Strategy: deploying external aspects of EU internal policies for fostering economic growth. Extension of TEN-T: five transnational axes to connect the EU with its neighbours. Communication on the EU and its neighbouring regions: 20 actions short and longer term actions to strengthen transport connections. Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE4

5. Main policy elements. Infrastructure: defining networks, prioritising projects and mobilising financing. Administrative procedures: On average, 40% of total transportation time is lost at the borders. Road safety: Mortality due to road traffic injuries is considerably higher in most neighbouring countries. Gradual market opening: Removal of restrictions in exchange for standards that guarantee the quality services and a level playing field Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE5

6. Conclusions. Main challenges for an efficient and sustainable transport system are still ahead - We need to readdress these issues. Opening up country markets in transport services, products and investments continues to have high priority Zoltán Kazatsay – Deputy Director General DG MOVE6

7. Thank you for your attention! For more information: http://ec.europa.eu/transport