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Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
SPUTNICSynthesis of the project’s outcomes
Sebastian Emig – UITP European Project Manager
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
“PT in times of change”
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Demographic change – Ageing
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Pollution
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Increasing scarcity of fossil fuels
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Urbanisation
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
„Car culture“
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Political and organisational vacuum
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Outdated and overstaffed?
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Economic crises
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
BECAUSE! The market is here….
• Number of public transport passenger journeys per year in the EU: 60 billions (=60.000.000.000)
• Number of direct public transport jobs (=operators) in the EU: 1.2 millions
• Contribution of public transport to the EU economy (per year): 130 to 150 billion EUR (that is 1 to 1.2%) of the EU GDP. *
* figures are estimates, based on a number of hypotheses
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Transport provides access to many of our freedoms.
The freedom to work and live in different parts of the world.
The freedom to enjoy different products and services.
The freedom to trade and to establish personal contacts.
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Overall SPUTNIC conclusionsImprove the cost effectiveness of PT system’s investment and operation
Increase the attractiveness of PT system for existing passengers and potential new customers
Multimodal, integrated and seamless PT is necessary to develop sustainable urban transport systems
Infrastructure needs to be carefully planned and prioritised to optimise transport chains and the overall transport network
Long-term management, maintenance, upgrading and repair of both vehicles and infrastructure.
Raise the awareness of and the commitment to PT
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme
Can we change
Public Transport ?!
Yes, we can!
Strategies for Public Transport in Cities
Funded by the EU6th Framework Programme