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CIPRA's point of view: Alpine Convention: Italy says yes but Switzerland still says no
by zopemaster — published May 30, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:07 AM — filed under: , , ,
Italy, surprisingly, has ratified eight of nine protocols of the Alpine Convention. Only Switzerland has yet to sign up. We do not need the protocols, stated the Swiss Federal Council recently - Swiss policy is, in its view, more sustainable than in any other Alpine country.
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Launch of the Alpstar mobility network in Vorarlberg
by zopemaster — published Jun 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: , , ,
Alpstar project partner Vorarlberg launches a mobility network with 9 companies mainly from the producing industry in Vorarlberg. The network partners will share their experiences in the network and they will work on solutions for upcoming challenges within the field of mobility.
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Switzerland fails transport shift
by zopemaster — published Dec 13, 2013 — last modified Apr 24, 2024 03:26 PM — filed under: , ,
There are still too many trucks on Swiss roads, says the Swiss Federal Council in its transport shift report. Instead of planning concrete measures to shift goods onto rail, it now wants a new political discussion - which has prompted resistance.
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Austrian tunnel vision
by zopemaster — published Dec 13, 2013 — last modified Apr 24, 2024 03:26 PM — filed under: ,
The Austrian town Feldkirch wants to build a by-pass and thus create a connection between the Austrian and Swiss motorway systems. Liechtenstein fears it will be overrun by traffic. Is this a case for the Alpine Convention?
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An Alpine Crossing Exchange is legally feasible
by zopemaster — published Jan 29, 2014 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , ,
There are no legal obstacles to the introduction of an Alpine Crossing Exchange (ACE), provided the Alpine countries show the necessary political will. This is the conclusion reached by a study commissioned by the European Region Tyrol - South Tyrol - Trentino.
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Colle del Nivolet and Val di Genova, Italy: No more car invasions
by zopemaster — published Jul 18, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , ,
On Sundays in summer in the past few years the high plateau in the area of Colle del Nivolet was regularly transformed into a giant car park. However as of this summer the plateau can be reached only on foot, by bicycle or by shuttle bus.
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EU Marco Polo Programme for the displacement of traffic now in force
by zopemaster — published Aug 28, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , ,
The EU's Marco Polo Programme came into force on August 3. The Programme's objective is to shift increased international freight traffic from the road to other modes of transport.
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Italy-Slovenia: Transport links to the East
by zopemaster — published Sep 11, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under:
Slovenia, which is set to join the EU very soon, is working hard to modernise its road and rail networks. Transport infrastructure was one of the main themes at a summit meeting of representatives of the Slovenian government and the new administration of Friuli-Julian Venetia/I on 2 September.
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Studies and conference on rail network extensions in the Alpine Rhine region
by zopemaster — published Oct 09, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The A13/E43 network has commissioned a study in the border region between Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein with the following basic requirements for the future provision of public passenger transport services: Rail links to the large agglomerations in southern Germany and from the upper Rhine valley to the central areas of southern Germany and western Austria; expansion of the S-Bahn network in the region comprising eastern Switzerland, the eastern area of Lake Constance and the upper Rhine valley; development of tram/suburban railway systems such a half-hourly S-Bahn link between Feldkirch/A and Buchs/CH.
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Vienna Declaration by the Regional Conference on Transport and the Environment 1997
by zopemaster — published Sep 27, 1997 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:14 AM — filed under: ,
The Declaration was adopted by the governments of the member states of the UN Economic Commission for Europe. The states pledge to take steps aimed at reducing the negative impact of transport and traffic on the environment and on health. Energy-efficient and ecological vehicles and fuels as well as efficient and sustainable transport systems are to be encouraged and sensitive regions protected. The UNECE members are also planning to encourage the safe transport of hazardous substances and adopt measures aimed at protecting water resources from pollution. Annexed to the Declaration is a programme with a description of potential measures and solutions in the area of transport and the environment. http://www.unece.org/doc/ece/rcte/ece.rcte.conf..2.final.e.pdf
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