Declarations
Declarations
To compliment the tools UITP has developed as an advocate for the public transport sector, we occasionally make declarations on topics of particular concern. These are often on the most poignant issues concerning the sector and include key recommendations.
UITP declarations draw on the expertise and strength of our worldwide members. Their conclusions are made known to all relevant stakeholders and policy and opinion formers.
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The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) present their joint statement on urban mobility as the EU Commission prepares the Green Paper on Urban Mobility  |
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Regional Declaration
Name: The Kuwait Declaration
Topic: Towards and efficient and economically viable public transport sector for the MENA region
Date and place made: 11 October 2004
Why: During the discussions at the UITP regional workshop on Public Transport Regulation, all participants felt that the sector in the region needed urgently needed some clear guidelines. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing a growing interest in the development of public transport systems. New institutional frameworks, innovative technologies and large infrastructure projects are planned or being implemented in several countries. But what institutional framework must be implemented for a sustainable development of public transport in the MENA Region? What are the roles of authorities and operators and their relations?
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Name: The Moscow Declaration
Topic: Governments urged to lessen dependency on oil by investing in more energy-efficient transport alternatives
Date and place made: 30 September 2004, Moscow, Russia
Why: This declaration was made at a meeting of the UITP Policy Board in Moscow, Russia on the same day that the Russian government announced that it would endorse the Kyoto Protocol and send it to parliament for ratification – the final step required to bring it into force. It was also made at a time of steeply increasing oil prices and renewed concerns over supply. UITP urges national governments to take a series of actions to lessen transport-related dependency on oil, and to reflect on strategies for ensuring affordable and sustainable transport for the long-term.
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Name: Declaration on Public Transport and Anti-Terrorism Security
Topic: The threat of terrorism in public transport
Date and place made: 4 June 2004, Geneva, Switzerland
Why: Made in collaboration with the International Union of Railways (UIC), this declaration was announced in the face of the evolving nature of terrorist threats, and attacks in Moscow, Russia and Madrid, Spain in 2004. Public transport, which was rarely a prime target of terrorism in the past, is becoming one of the most important targets today because of its vulnerability. The declaration informs national authorities to the importance UITP and UIC attach to this new situation, and to draw their attention to key points to ensure that the fundamental freedom of mobility is not threatened.
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Name: The Dresden Declaration
Topic: The importance of keeping and upgrading long established tramway systems
Date and place made: 22 April 2004, Dresden, Germany
Why: In many countries, extensive tramways systems were removed in the 50s and 60s. Realising their errors only two to three decades later, city planners and decision makers re-introduced light rail at significantly higher costs. Recognising the existing light rail infrastructure in the new Member States of the European Union, UITP recognises that these cities generally enjoy a high modal split in favour of public transport, and should endeavour to maintain this in order to guarantee sustainable mobility and development. The declaration was made on the eve of ascension to membership of the European Union by central and eastern European states.
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 The Rome Manifesto
UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, invites political leaders from around the world to demonstrate their commitment to strong public transport systems.
As an integral part of the fabric of where we live, public transport increases affordable access
to jobs, services, education and leisure. It is also a powerful tool for achieving long-term
social, environmental and economic goals.
Too often, however, today's transport systems fail to meet the needs of citizens as urban areas
increasingly suffer from the myriad problems caused by congestion and pollution.
Therefore UITP is asking local, regional and national leaders to implement policies that prioritise public transport, recognising that improvements act as a catalyst for growth, maximising economic and social development and lessening environmental harm.
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The Rome Manifesto
UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, invites political leaders from around the world to demonstrate their commitment to strong public transport systems.
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