Transport policy in Finland

Anni Rimpilinen, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Finland

Aim of Finlands transport policy

The aim of transport policy is an intelligent and sustainable transportation system that properly addresses all economical, ecological, social and cultural considerations. A reliable, high-quality transport infrastructure is seen as essential for ensuring that society can operate on a basis that is efficient, regionally and socially equitable and internationally competitive.

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Aim of Finlands transport policy

Finnish transport policy Challenges and guidelines Ministry of Transport and Communications 2007 http://www.lvm.fi/fileserver/finnish transport policy. challenges and guidelines.pdf

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Mission of transport policy

The mission of transport policy is to
provide people with opportunities for safe and smooth everyday travel maintain the competitiveness of businesses, and control climate change by reducing emissions.

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Environmental programmes of the Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has done systematic environmental work for almost 20 years. The first environmental programme was prepared in 1994, the second in 1999, and the third in 2005. http://www.lvm.fi/fileserver/environmental guidelines for the transport sector.pdf The environmental programme of 2005 describes
major environmental issues for which additional measures are needed long-term goals and targets for 2010 key measures and actors effectiveness indicators

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Environmental programmes for the administrative sector

The Ministry is preparing an environmental strategy as part of its own strategy The environmental strategy sets targets for the entire administrative sector, and outlines the measures The strategy is complemented by environmental programmes prepared by government agencies The basic idea is to constantly improve environmental work, as stated in the ISO 14001 standard

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Other strategies guiding environmental work

Climate Policy Programme for the Ministry of Transport and Communications administrative sector for 20092020 http://www.lvm.fi/c/document_library/get_file?folderId =440554&name=DLFE8040.pdf&title=Ohjelmia%20ja%20strategioita%2022009 National Strategy for Walking and Cycling 2020 Transport 2030 http://www.lvm.fi/web/en/63
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Integration
Environmental work has been integrated in the
Ministry's work Climate policy guides decision making ... at least in theory Environmental issues are included in the future report, in the next Government Programme and the Transport Policy Report

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Transport system work

Transport system work
Cooperation between different transport modes Cooperation between levels of administration, region and municipalities Combining transport and land use planning Favouring public transport Favouring rail transport Improving walking and cycling Travel chains Mobility management Congestion charges?
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Combining transport and land use planning

Combining transport and land use planning

to sustainable social development. We should try to curb the demand for transport by efficient land use in urban construction and transport planning.

The constant growth of traffic does not match

Letters of intent:

land use, residential areas and transport land use, residential areas, transport,
services and businesses

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Combining transport and land use planning

The growth of passenger traffic volumes in

urban areas should be directed to more environmentally friendly transport modes. Walking and cycling should be made safe and attractive alternatives to motorised transport with good urban planning. Urban traffic can also be reduced by way of efficient public transport.

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CO2 based taxation

Finland has car and vehicle taxes that are
based on carbon emissions. The base tax for cars and vans is based on carbon emission data that is provided by the manufacturer. The carbon tax has clearly resulted in consumers buying more energy efficient vehicles.

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