Trans-European transport network: Community guidelines

In adopting the report by M. PIECYK (PSE, D), the European Parliament approved the common position of the Council with a large number of amendments. The main amendments essentially cover the following aspects: - an environment-friendly networks policy under which appropriations are allocated as follows: 40% for rail infrastructure, 15% for combined transport, a maximum of 25% for roads and for the consolidation of inland waterway and sea transport; - the priority projects are indicated in the directive (presentation of the 'main priorities' including the Malpensa-Lignate airport complex, plus the list of other Europe-wide projects or projects connecting to third countries); - the taking into account of environmental requirements during planning, building and further development of the network at Community and national level; - every five years, and for the first time before 1 July 1999, the Commission shall submit a report stating whether the guidelines should be brought into line with economic and transport developments and the conclusions of the strategic assessment of the environmental impact of the global network. �