Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy

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1 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy Wolfgang Schade Bettina Kampman Stefan Klug Presentation to the European Parliament Committee on Regional Development 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 1

2 Agenda 1. Introduction Objective and Background 2. Case Studies Characteristics and Insights 3. Conclusions and Policy Recommendations 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 2

3 INTRODUCTION 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 3

4 Objective of the study To provide a clear understanding of urban transport planning instruments, in particular: SUMP: Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan SUTP: Sustainable Urban Transport Plan To analyse the link between cohesion policy and SUMPs, i.e. between funding and planning instruments Source: WS private 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 4

5 Background: Transport funding in cohesion policy (1) Period cohesion policy budget is 347 billion Around one fourth of this budget is allocated to transport 2.3% allocated to urban transport projects by the Operational Programmes (OP) ( 8.1 billion) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 5

6 Background: Transport funding in cohesion policy (2) ERDF and CF co-fund urban transport projects ERDF OPs provide learning networks, exchange of best practices and project co-funding (INTERREG IVC, URBACT II, ESPON) including sustainable urban transport themes Support instruments (JASPERS, JESSICA) assist in developing projects and provide funding to repayable investments 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 6

7 Background: Transport policy to be reflected by cohesion policy Green Paper (2007) and Action Plan (2009) on Urban Mobility acknowledge that cities need support to tackle challenges of sustainable mobility White Paper on Single European Transport Area (2011) calls for a 60% reduction of transport CO 2 emissions by 2050, proposing also measures for urban transport All three documents suggest the development of SUMPs Connection between cohesion policy and SUMPs envisaged Source: WS private 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 7

8 Background: Criteria of SUMP Strategic plan designed to satisfy the mobility needs of people and businesses in cities and their surroundings for a better quality of life. Considers transport costs and benefits Fits into long-term urban vision and is evaluated against measurable targets Balances economic development, social equity and environmental quality Follows an integrated approach between policy fields and authority levels Applies a participatory approach involving all stakeholders 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 8

9 Background: Structure of policy levels, funding and planning instruments European Union Funding Instruments (ERDF, CF) Member States, Regions Regional Development Objectives (Operational Programmes) Urban Areas, Cities Urban Transport Projects Planning Instruments (Strategic Urban Mobility Plans) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 9

10 Case study selection criteria Significant budget allocated for urban transport projects by the OPs: Code Nr.25: Urban Transport Code Nr.52: Promotion of clean urban transport Existence of sustainable transport projects which are cofunded by the OP plus focus on a certain city Balance between the three cohesion policy objectives and geographical balance 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 10

11 CASE STUDIES 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 11

12 List of case studies Barcelona (Spain) Cluj Napoca (Romania) Krakow (Poland) Liverpool (UK) Rennes (France) Strasbourg/Kehl (France/Germany) Tallinn (Estonia) Halle (Germany) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 12

13 Case Study Barcelona Introduction OP SUMP Title Responsible Body OP Budget Catalonia (RCE/ ERDF) Urban Mobility Masterplan (PMU) Ministry of Treasury Municipality of Barcelona EU (planned): 679 m Code 25+52: 46.2 m (committed end of 2011) Urban Transport Project(s) Bus-HOV lane on the C-58 motorway Catalonian Government 49.1 m ( m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 13

14 Case Study Barcelona - Transport Projects Bus-HOV lane on the C-58 motorway: Links the C58 motorway to the centre of Barcelona; two lanes along the inner part of the motorway, separated and reversible, for the passage of buses and high occupancy vehicles 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 14

15 Case Study Barcelona Main findings The PMU fulfils all criteria of a SUMP The PMU and OP have comparable objectives The PMU was already implemented when the OP was developed; the Bus-HOV project was mentioned in the PMU Limited interaction between the OP manager and the Municipality of Barcelona The Municipality is involved in the design and implementation of the Bus-HOV land project and monitoring of its impacts 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 15

16 Case Study Cluj Napoca Introduction OP SUMP Urban Transport Project(s) Title Responsible Body OP Budget Regional Operational Programme (Conv./ ERDF) Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Network of hire and self service bicycle stations North West Regional Development Agency (RDA) (Romania) City of Cluj Napoca City of Cluj Napoca EU (planned): m Code 25+52: m (committed end of 2011) 3.1 m ( 4.1 m total project cost) Modernisation of the tram route Manastur - Rail Market City of Cluj Napoca 1.1 m ( 18.1 m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 16

17 Case Study Cluj Napoca - Transport Projects Network of hire and self service bicycle stations: Cycling route network development, 50 cycle hiring/selfservice stations, 500 bicycles to encourage cycling, associated promotional campaign Modernisation of the tram route Manastur - Rail Market: Re-surfacing carriageway, refurbishing 12 tram stations, 3,200 m 2 of green areas Both projects contribute to SDP and inform SUMP development 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 17

18 Case Study Cluj Napoca Main Findings SUMP to be finalised in July 2013 with JASPERS support; until then Strategic Development Plan (SDP) guides sustainable urban mobility SDP development took account of OP SWOT analysis for North West Region, tailored locally Municipality staff and North West RDA growth-pole coordinators regularly discuss OP project implementation However MA wants to work more closely with local authorities in region on procurement and contracting processes 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 18

19 Case Study Krakow Introduction Title Responsible Body OP Budget OP Infrastructure and Environment OP (IEOP) Lesser Poland (Conv./ ERDF/ CF) Ministry of Regional Development (PL) Malopolska Region Management Board EU (planned): m Code 25+52: m (committed end of 2011) EU (planned): m Code 25+52: 27.1 m (committed end of 2011) SUMP Integrated Plan of Development of Public Transport City of Krakow Urban Transport Project(s) Development of an urban traffic management system; City of Krakow 7.7 m ( 11.1 m total project cost) Construction of a tram node and a new line 4.7 m ( 8.2 m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 19

20 Case Study Krakow Transport Projects Development of an urban traffic management system in Krakow: Extension of the system of public transport management (soft- and hardware), traffic management (incl. traffic lights) and access control of the restricted traffic zone Construction of a tram line: Construction of tram and bus lanes, bike lanes, extension of pavements and parking places, renovation of traction network, etc. 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 20

21 Case Study Krakow Main findings The SUMP is in the process of being implemented, and partly fulfils the criteria of a SUMP The SUMP was developed because of a conditionality that projects should be consistent with a SUMP in the OP Lesser Poland There is a constant communication between SUMP managers and OP transport project beneficiaries The SUMP is regularly revised to take into account new projects of the OPs 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 21

22 Case Study Liverpool Introduction OP SUMP Urban Transport Project(s) Title Responsible Body OP Budget North West England (RCE/ Phasing In/ ERDF) Local Transport Plan (LTP) Knowledge Quarter public realm Mount Pleasant; Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) (UK) Merseytravel (Local transport authority) Liverpool City Council EU (planned): 756 m Code 25+52: 36.3 m (committed end of 2011) 3.2 m ( 10.7 m total project cost) Green travel plans Merseytravel 0.5 million 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 22

23 Case Study Liverpool - Transport Projects Knowledge Quarter public realm Mount Pleasant: Public realm improvements and reductions in traffic Green travel plans: tourist and leisure sites received support to help visitors consider more sustainable travel options Both projects significantly contributed to /received co-funding from SUMP 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 23

24 Case Study Liverpool Main Findings Local transport plan fulfills all criteria of a SUMP LTP and OP have aligned objectives Largely the same Merseytravel staff involved in LTP and transport-related OP projects on Merseyside Good co-operation between MA and staff from OP projects studied However this project staff raised concerns about bureaucracy of ERDF reporting requirements 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 24

25 Case Study Rennes Introduction Title Responsible Body OP Budget OP Brittany (RCE/ ERDF) Prefecture of Brittany region (France) EU (planned): m Code 25+52: 30.9 m (committed end of 2011) SUMP Urban Mobility Plan (PDU) Rennes Métropole Urban Transport Project(s) TGV Rapid train link to Brittany Various departments in Brittany 100 m ( 259 m total project cost) 2 nd metro line /support public transport projects Rennes Métropole appr. 15 m ( m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 25

26 Case Study Rennes Transport Projects TGV Rapid train link to Brittany: Seven sections of track will be built (totaling 336 km) and 217 km of railroad track will be revamped, on the Rennes-Brest and Rennes-Quimper links. 2nd metro line /support public transport projects: Extension of a metro line and building of a second line in Rennes Métropole. 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 26

27 Case Study Rennes Main findings The Urban Mobility Plan (PDU) fulfils all the criteria of a SUMP The PDU and OP were developed at about the same time The OP proposal was considered in drawing up the SUMP The OP managing authority was not aware of the SUMP at that time, but the needs of Rennes Métropole were considered in the OP Objectives are aligned, but linkages are limited Communication is limited to financing of projects 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 27

28 Case Study Strasbourg/Kehl Introduction OP Title Responsible Body OP Budget INTERREG IV Upper Rhine (ETC/ ERDF) Alsace Regional Council EU (planned): 67 m Code 25+52: 4.9 m (committed end of 2011) SUMP Urban Mobility Plan (PDU) Urban Community of Strasbourg (CUS) Urban Transport Project(s) Extension of Line D of tram network Strasbourg/ Kehl Urban Community of Strasbourg (CUS); City of Kehl (local transport authorities) 2 m ( 98.5 m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 28

29 Case Study Strasbourg/Kehl Transport Project Cross-border extension of Line D of tram network Strasbourg/ Kehl Tram line extension: 2.5 km Construction period: Operator: CTS Strasbourg 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 29

30 Case Study Strasbourg/Kehl Main findings Urban Mobility Plan (PDU, 2012) fulfills all criteria of a SUMP PDU was favoured by national regulations on integrated transport planning as the key to get national funds OP was not explicitely taken into account for development of PDU, but awareness of the funding options for cross-broder projects Established and functioning collaboration between the MA and local transport authorities 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 30

31 Case Study Tallinn Introduction OP SUMP Urban Transport Project(s) Title Responsible Body OP Budget Development of Economic Environment (Conv./ ERDF/ CF); Development of Living Environment (Conv./ ERDF/ CF) Development Strategy Plan (2007) Transport Plan (2010) Reconstruction of a tramline to be adjusted to new vehicle fleet Ministry of Finance City of Tallinn City of Tallinn EU (planned): m Code 25+52: m (committed end of 2011) EU (planned): m Code 25+52: 22.4 m (committed end of 2011) 18.9 m ( 22.2 m total project cost) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 31

32 Case Study Tallinn Transport Project Reconstruction of Tramline No.4 to operate with the new tram fleet The need to upgrade the tram tracks has emerged because of the decision to purchase 15 new trams; The new rolling stock uses most up-to-date technology to improve energy efficiency New trams are financed by the sale of Estonia s unused CO 2 emission permits 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 32

33 Case Study Tallinn Main Findings Both nation wide OPs and Tallinn s transport development strategy plan (2007) were developed at the same time Both urban plans were partly developed with monetary and technical support by the EU The strategy fulfills most SUMP criteria, but both OPs were not taken into account by neither of the plans No link between OP funding and content of the current plans, but new SUMP forthcoming 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 33

34 Case Study Halle Introduction OP SUMP Urban Transport Project(s) Title Responsible Body OP Budget Saxony-Anhalt (Conv./ ERDF) Transport Policy Vision Major road construction and new tram section Ministry of Finance of Saxony-Anhalt City of Halle City of Halle; HAVAG (public transport company) EU (planned): m Code 25+52: 22.2 m (committed end of 2011) 7.6 m ( 31.2 m total project cost, thereof 4 m for tram line) 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 34

35 Case Study Halle Transport Project Major road construction/ 3 rd main section of tram line Halle Neustadt central station Road surface, tramway tracks and secondary structure of the important Delitzscher Strasse needs to be restored; at the same time tram line 7 will be extended to the Eastern district of the city by 1.3 km 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 35

36 Case Study Halle Main Findings New SUMP (VEP) currently under development, partly fulfills the criteria Plan did not influence the OP Saxony-Anhalt, which mainly focuses on adjusting the standard of road construction, nor did the OP the SUMP Project regarded as sustainable due to reducing emissions and noise by promoting public and bicycle transport Stakeholders seemed not to have established a routine to deal with OP funding procedures 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 36

37 CONCLUSIONS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 37

38 Conclusions (1) Selection of the 8 case studies shows different levels of cooperation and communication among the stakeholders Lessons: 1. Strategic issues should be laid down by the OP considering the wider regional aspects 2. Urban mobility project should be developed from the bottom up at the local level (participatory and integrative approach) 3. Communication between the managing and planning authorities of OP and SUMP needs to be ensured and facilitated 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 38

39 Conclusions (2) Linkage between EU cohesion policy instruments (especially ERDF) and local/ regional urban mobility planning is present in most cases However, the support of sustainable urban mobility projects by the OP was not achieved everywhere ERDF administrative, reporting and audit requirements provide some useful assurance that EU co-funded projects are managed effectively, but sometimes requirements are seen as too bureaucratic Important is awareness on and experience with funding options provided by Structural and Cohesion Funds 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 39

40 Policy Recommendations Regulation and Guidance To overcome lack of information by providing an interactive internet based guide of the different forms of cohesion policy support MA to translate the complex requirements into simple guidance for potential beneficiaries Improve regular provision of overview information Institutionalised way of communication (e.g. round tables) should be demanded Encourage EC to issue guidelines about elements and implementation of SUMPs 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 40

41 Policy Recommendations - Governance Coordination between Managing Authorities of OPs and SUMP-authorities should be required, where urban projects will be part of the OP (e.g. with ongoing cohesion policy reform) Consequently EC should support to establish an institutional setting, comparable with the Joint Technical Secretariat of the ETC-programmes 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 41

42 Policy Recommendations - Funding When deciding on funding of an urban transport project by an OP, a SUMP should be already in place OPs that include urban transport projects should ensure that also development of SUMPs can be co-funded by the OP Source: WS private 24/01/2013 Integrated urban transport plans and cohesion policy 42

43 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Source: WS private