Public Policies and High Capacity Transport Jerker Sjgren
Public Policies and High Capacity Transport Jerker Sjögren, 30 June 2017
Background – A Global Perspective. • Economic development and transport development closely linked • Demand for freight transport is expected to grow in every country worldwide until 2050; especially Africa and Asia • Larger load capacity important driver behind improved productivity, energy efficiency and reduced relative costs • Smarter and greener transport and a more efficient use of infrastructure is a necessity – High Capacity Transport (HCT) is an option with huge potential • OECD/ITF working group - a Swedish initiative supported by Australia #XVIIForo. ANTP
corridor Global freight volumes and CO 2 emissions by +344% +263% Intra. Europe +270% +191% +280% +195% Intra-North America North Pacific route +403% +332% North Atlantic route Intra-Asia Mediterranean and Caspian Sea +715% +689% North Pacific route +406% +315% Intra. Africa South Pacific route Intra. South America South Atlantic route Freight volume in billion tonne-km CO 2 Emissions in million tonnes +374% +273% Indian Ocean route Oceania
Aim and scope for the WG • Update state of the art – the global picture • Take further important discussions from previous work; e. g. ”Moving Freight With Better Trucks” • Respond to community demand – economic, social and environmental sustainability • Provide guidance for policy makers; facts & figures, principles for development of framework, common criteria and methods #XVIIForo. ANTP
Participating countries and members of the WG • • Sweden Australia Chile China Denmark Finland Norway Thomas Asp Chris Koniditiotis Julio Olivares Dong Jinsong Erik Söbjerg Vesa Männistö Saba Rabbira Garba • Chairman: Jerker Sjögren, Sweden #XVIIForo. ANTP
Other involved countries • New Zealand • South Africa • France • UK John de Pont Paul Nordengen Bernard Jacob David Cebon Pending invitations! Mexico? ! #XVIIForo. ANTP
Focus areas – and synopsis • Market and impact assessment • Potential, market, business case • Modal shift -Performance Based Standards • Infrastructure -Impact on roads and bridges -Network access #XVIIForo. ANTP
Focus areas – and synopsis (2) • Safety • Compliance -Monitoring and enforcement -ITS and telematics • ITS and an enabler and trigger • Package for policy makers #XVIIForo. ANTP
Way of working • Short cycle project • Division of work between countries; ongoing research, pilots, etc • Close collaboration with projects as Falcon • Supported by ITF secretariat • Consultants - John Woodrooffe, Alan. Mc. Kinnon • Reference group (organisations, companies) #XVIIForo. ANTP
Expected outcome – final report June 2018 • Market potential 2030 and 2050 in different regions and countries based on prognosis for increasing freight transport demand • Summarised results of examination and assessment; productivity, energy savings, CO 2 reduction, safety, modal shift, etc • Package for policy makers #XVIIForo. ANTP
Package for Policy Makers – A Toolbox • Key issues and key measures for implementation - not ”if” but ”how”! • Summary on pros and cons • Support different regions and countries with respect to unique conditions • Common analysis methods, metrics and criteria definitions • Education and assessment – tackling also emotional arguments. It´s all about people! #XVIIForo. ANTP
Thank you for listening! jerker. sjogren@jesjo. se + 46 702 66 88 86 #XVIIForo. ANTP
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