Transcript SPUTNIC - Synthesis of the project`s outcomes

Strategies for
Public Transport in Cities
SPUTNIC
Synthesis of the project’s outcomes
Sebastian Emig – UITP European Project Manager
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Strategies for
Public Transport in Cities
“PT in times of
change”
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Demographic change – Ageing
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Pollution
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Increasing scarcity of fossil fuels
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Urbanisation
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„Car culture“
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Political and organisational vacuum
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Outdated and overstaffed?
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Economic crises
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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
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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.
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Overall SPUTNIC conclusions
Improve 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
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Can we change
Public Transport ?!
Yes, we can!
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