Unsuccessful trial to integrate public transport in twin cities Nova Gorica and Gorizia Matej Gabrovec
United Europe - and disintegrated public transport network!
TRADOMO Crossborder cooperation programme Slovenia – Italy Sustainable mobility Introduction of new international bus lines Motive: Crossborder commuting
International local bus line is viable when cabotage operation is permitted There are many legal obstacles regarding national and EU legislation
EU Legislation No 1 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services
EU Legislation No 2 Regulation 1073 Article 15: Cabotage operations shall be authorised for the following services: (c) regular services, performed by a carrier not resident in the host Member State in the course of a regular international service in accordance with this Regulation with the exception of transport services meeting the needs of an urban centre or conurbation, or transport needs between it and the surrounding areas.
EU Legislation No 3 Article 25 Agreements between Member States 1. Member States may conclude bilateral and multilateral agreements on the further liberalisation of the services covered by this Regulation, in particular as regards the authorisation system and the simplification or abolition of control documents, especially in border regions. 2. Member States shall inform the Commission of any agreements concluded under paragraph 1. Strong cooperation among competent authorities in both countries is needed.
Gorizia/Gorica and Nova Gorica Historical background IT With the state border drawn after the Second World War, Gorizia was cut from its hinterland. A new town of Nova Gorica was built on the Yugoslav side. SI
Short term solutions Interchange at Nova Gorica railway station Proposals are based on the analysis of statistical data and questionnaires. Interchange at Nova Gorica railway station Prolongation of existing lines Changes of bus itineraries
Piazza della Transalpina/Trg Evrope
Prolongation of existing lines
Long term solution A new integrated international bus line, connecting both railway and bus stations, both town centres and most shopping malls Common planning of a city bus network Cabotage operations shall be authorised
Post-TRADOMO activities Proposals accepted But no political will to implement them New common project proposals
Future activities?? Innovative ideas Joint activities of competent Slovenian and Italian authorities are needed European policy?