1. Prospects of Financing of the TEN-T Network
Dr. Lucía Mejía Dorantes
Prospects: an opportunity to something to happen
Public hearing:
White paper on Transport: Where do we Stand?
Brussels, March 6th 2015

2. Development of TEN-T networks
Priority projects have developed from 14 Essen projects (1996) to an axis concept (2004)in the Priority projects and the core and comprehensive network (2013)
Nowadays decisions are taken on actions:
INEA (Ex TEN-T Executive Agency) proposes actions, and
DG MOVE takes final decision
INEA’s evaluation criteria: relevance, maturity, impact and quality
DOUBLE LAYER CONCEPT WITH ) CORRIDORS

3. Maturity of a project Detailed design
A project is mature for decision when:
Complete and exact route
Detailed quality parameters
Feasibility of engineering
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Legal approvals

4. Study: Update on Investments in Large TEN-T Projects
Follow-up study from 2012/2013
Partners
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (DE)
KIT (DE)
Prognos/ProgTrans (CH)
Different case studies

5. TEN-T: Analysis of 12 case studies

6. Two tunnels SE-40 Expressway Sevilla-Huelva

7. Two tunnels SE-40 Expressway Sevilla-Huelva

8. Rail Baltic

9. Rail Baltic

10. Planning, assessing and implementing Mega-Projects
Many researchers have recently discussed about these issues: Flyvberg et al. 2003, Priemus 2007, Priemus et al. 2008; Rothengatter 2008, Priemus and van Wee, 2013
Recent studies:
NETLIPSE: Network of Large Infrastructure Projects in Europe
Rethink!PSM: Rethink project stakeholder management
ASSIST: Assessing the social and economic impacts of past and future sustainable transport policy in Europe.

11. Lessons Learned
Guidelines for an analytical approach are much better than before
Project assessment should be accompanied by a clear analysis of an efficient network configuration and strategic goals
Standardized studies and parameters for TEN-T projects are needed
Harmonization of funding rules
Prioritizing projects taking into account their maturity
More attention and resources should be paid in the early stages of a project for its clear definition
Environmental assessment and the CIA (Climate Impact Assessment)
The importance of analyzing wider economic benefits, instead of only the CBA

12. Lessons Learned
Many tools available for assessing maturity and implementation of mega-projects: NETLIPSE (IPAT); OMEGA study, TIPMAC, IASON
Other tools provide support for an adequate independent assessment of impacts: ASTRA-EC, CGEurope, SASI,…
The importance, relevance and complexity of cross-border points
Information and public participation since early stages is needed:
Currently it differs depending on the project
Improve the project
Reduce political decisions and ensure independent implementation
Timing purposes
Take into account the point of view of all stakeholders
Efficiency and transparency on investment costs and outcomes
Voting is an important tool especially for mega-projects for social acceptance

13. Finally,
“If a project is not ready or not ready to move to the next stage, get it right before spending money! “ (NETLIPSE, Stuart Baker)