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EMTA General Meeting
Putting Cities at the Heart of the EU Agenda
Geoff Inskip, CentroOctober 9-10th 2014, London
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Speakers
• Introduction – Mr President• Martin Bekker - Amsterdam • Stephanie Priou - UITP Perspective• David McNeil - The City Agenda
• Discussion and Debate
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Growing Cities
• 50% of the world’s population live in cities and in 2050 projected to be 75%
• Cities are the junction boxes of economic, political and cultural exchange
• 100 cities currently account for 30% of the world’s economy, and almost all its innovation
• Cities are the crucible of change - they increasingly have greater impact than national governments
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Growth and Cities
• Our Cities compete in Global economy• Public Sector reforms • Crucial cities reach their full economic
potential• Cities are the crucible of change - they
increasingly have greater impact than national governments
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Growing Cities - Threats
Issues• Overcrowding• Ageing population• Increased carbon emissions, poor air quality
and pollution• Strain on service provision and delivery• Strain on existing transport infrastructure• Strain on water and energy infrastructure
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Growing Cities - Challenge
How can we give our citizens
Great mobilityLiveable citesProvide jobs and housing
All in a Sustainable Way
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Role of Transport in Cities
• Evidence shows Transport Connectivity plays a crucial role in driving the regeneration and growth of cities. • Not just “to and from” our cities but also
“within”.
• Transport also help address the challenges of:‒ Tackling congestion‒ Addressing emissions and air quality
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Role of Transport in Cities
• TfL - “Crossrail is not just a transport scheme; it is the key to the next 20 years of London's economic development”• Birmingham-“HS2 can help
rebalance the economy kickstarting growth and regeneration in the City”
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Need for a Plan or Pipeline of Investments - Sustainable Urban Mobility
PlansSuccessful Principles• Long term political commitment• Effective Governance• Selling the vision• Strong links with land-use planning and
economic development• Long term funding commitment
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Integrated Mobility Plans
• Wider plans designating public transport as the backbone of sustainability, linking with:
• Land use planning/housing • Environment • Energy• Social services• Health • Skills agenda
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A New Delivery Model?
• Transport schemes should primarily be evaluated by the impact on economy (GVA, productivity) and its interaction with local policies eg housing, jobs
• Cities should have long term sustainable capital investment plans linked to SUMP
• Locally determined long term funding model needed linked to beneficiaries of Transport Investment
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Conclusion
• A key factor in major EU cities success is connectivity (local, national, and international) enabling them to attract talent and inward investment.
• Cities will be the drivers of our economy and therefore our wealth and job creators
• They should be encouraged to have joined up transport policy plan (SUMP) and one which prioritises sustainable economic growth