EMTA General Meeting

Putting Cities at the Heart of the EU Agenda

Geoff Inskip, CentroOctober 9-10th 2014, London

Speakers

• Introduction – Mr President• Martin Bekker - Amsterdam • Stephanie Priou - UITP Perspective• David McNeil - The City Agenda

• Discussion and Debate

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

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

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

Growing Cities - Challenge

How can we give our citizens

Great mobilityLiveable citesProvide jobs and housing

All in a Sustainable Way

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

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”

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

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

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

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