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Accession Assistance

Cinzia LIBERATORE

FB2 ABRUZZO REGION

On behalf of Lead BeneficiaryIntroducing Easyconnecting

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“IL PROGETTO EASYCONNECTING”24/09/2015 – L’Aquila (Italy)

EUROPE – ADRIATIC SE – WAY FREIGHT

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EASYCONNECTING @ A GLANCE

Project is co-financed by the the European Commission through the IPA Adriatic Cross-border Cooperation Programme which works on the implementation of the cooperation process of the Adriatic area.

The Project participated to the 1st Call for Strategic Proposals launched in 2012 and awarded in November 2013

Priority:3 - Accessibility and networks

Measure:3.2 – Sustainable mobility

systemsProject code: 1°Str./0002

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EASYCONNECTING @ A GLANCE

7 countries,

17 partners

Lead PartnerVeneto Region

Department of Transport ReformLogistic Section

7,8 Million €total budget (85% IPA co-financing)

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PARTNERS

Homogeneous distribution along the

two coasts of the Adriatic area

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CHALLENGES & PROBLEMS

Disparities and structural weaknesses between regions of the Adriatic area

Lack of cooperation between crossborder areas

Many individual initiatives to develop policies

Jeopardized development of infrastructures and multimodal solutions

Underutilization of intermodal terminals and services

Develop more efficient and competitive freight transport systems

Develop more eco-friendly and eco-innovative solutions for transports

Work jointly with the Adriatic-Ionian strategy

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OBJECTIVES

Boost cooperation between authorities in order to harmonize and develop a coherent and comprehensive integrated freight transport system, based also on ICT innovative solutions

Involve public actors at different levels to define and test common initiatives on innovative freight multimodal solutions

Support efficient connections between transport nodes and hinterland/crossborder areas

Support integration of national and regional strategies and policies

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EASYCONNECTING – Specific objectives 1/3

Integrating and upgrading existing multimodal freight transport services

In depth analysis of existing bottlenecks, of O/D flows.

Gain specific common guidelines to develop more efficient and sustainable means of transports for freight, based on multi-modal choices, which will lead to cross-border cooperation agreements for harmonized freight transport policies and services

What

Through

Result

WP4-W

P6-WP7

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EASYCONNECTING – Specific objectives 2/3

What

Through

Result

WP5-W

P7

Developing new and modernize existing multimodal physical infrastructure

analysis of the current limitations of the transport network

Identify the punctual (micro) investments needed to overcome those limitations especially in ports of the Adriatic area in order to verify their potential development in freight transport services

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EASYCONNECTING – Specific objectives 3/3

What

Through

Result

WP3-W

P5-WP6

Stimulating institutional cooperation and capacity building

through the exchange of know-how, experiences and best practices. This objective will be fulfilled also through capitalization of previous experiences in the Adriatic area and shared among partners and stakeholders

signing of MoUs to be disseminated by the Partnership.

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EASYCONNECTING – General structure

WP1 WP2

WP3

WP4

WP5

WP6

WP7

General management, communication & dissemination

Capitalization and sustainability

Enhancement and integration of multimodal freight transport solutions

Capacity Building and improvement of competences

Stimulating and improving ports info standards

Pilot Project for the development of Intermodal centres

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EUSAIR – (II Pillar)Topics Actions/Specific objectives

Topic 1 - Maritime transportTo strengthen maritime safety and security and develop a competitive regional intermodal port system;

Action - Clustering port activities/services throughout the region: Following the example of the existing NAPA cooperation agreement, harmonising the ports processes through a common ITS (Intelligent Transport System) would attract traffic that is now avoiding the Region. Action - Improving and harmonising traffic monitoring and management: Strengthening development of a Common Adriatic-Ionian Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information, will improve safety and security of maritime traffic in the region.Action - Developing ports, optimising port interfaces, infrastructures and procedures/operations: Developing the ports and port terminals in order to boost maritime transport, short-sea shipping capacity and cross-border ferry connectivity.

Topic 2 - Intermodal connections to the hinterlandTo develop reliable transport networks and intermodal connections with the hinterland, both for freight and passengers;

Action - Developing the Western Balkans comprehensive network: Western Balkans need to prioritise investments on the defined SEETO comprehensive network (railway, inland waterways, nodes and hubs, notably with the motorways of the sea), aimed at promoting sustainable transport in the Region, and to prepare their integration in the Trans-European Network – Transport (TEN-T) also with roadmap for investments.Action - Improving the accessibility of the coastal areas and islands: optimising use of freight and passenger routes and involving private and public stakeholders.Action - Developing motorways of the sea: Intermodal transport requires integrated management of the whole logistic chain. Essential elements are, inter alia, improved road and rail infrastructure linking ports with the hinterland and improved infrastructure within a port and ITS solutions.Action - Railway reform: Taking measures to expedite progress in railway reform, e.g. transparent non-discriminatory access to rail terminals, in particular in sea and inland ports, introducing a concession approach for infrastructure, with direct cost- oriented track access charges, performance schemes and management contracts for authorised applicantsAction - Development of air transport:Action - Cross-border facilitation: This requires physical and non-physical investments on specific transport axes.

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EUSAIR

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Cross cutting issues

Institutional and administrative capacity of the national and regional bodies responsible for transport (maritime, land, air) is essential for effective coordination at macro-regional level, for coordination in the TEN-T and TEN-E context and, eventually, for achieving the objectives set. Capacity building should aim, inter alia, to help joint planning, financing and implementation of actions. It should aim, first and foremost, to bolster macro-regional thinking. Communication and awareness-raising is essential for participation of stakeholders in the decision-making process and for building a feeling of ownership in the population.

Investments in transports and in energy networks can benefit from innovative approaches which would come from research. The business community, and in particular the small and medium size enterprises, would benefit directly from investments in the sectors,

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EASYCONNECTING & EUSAIR

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Correlation with EASYCONNECTING on the coordinated approach that holds together the infrastructure topic with softer aspects related to innovation and the competitiveness of multimodal services Correlation with EASYCONNECTING on the macro-regional perspective essential to promote the development and the sustainable connection between transport networks The Cross-Border approach is underlined trough the idea of the MACRO AREAS (3) with different needs which will report detailed informations on unique MoU that we’ll forward to the EC and disseminate together with event in Brussel.

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Thanks for your attentionCinzia LIBERATORE

FB2 – Abruzzo Region

On behalf of Lead Beneficiary

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