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Land Transport Safety and Security for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbe Land Transport Safety and SecurityEuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union The European Union’s TRACECA programme for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan EUROPEAID/126786/C/SV/MULTI Land Transport Safety and Security for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan Inception Report June 2009 Land Transport Safety and Security - EuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union Table of Contents 1. Project Synopsis 3 2. Analysis of project context 5 2.1 General project relevancy 5 2.2 Project relevant legal framework for harmonisation of land transport safety issues 7 3. Project Planning 15 3.0 Activities undertaken during the Inception Phase 15 3.1 Project approach 22 3.2 Objectives and results of the project 23 3.3 Planned activities 25 3.4 Constraints, risks and assumptions 43 3.5 Work Planning 45 4. Project planning for next reporting period 48 Annexes 49 Annex 1 Project Terms of Reference 50 Annex 2 Project Planning Documents 70 Annex 3 Revised Project Logframe 87 Annex 4 Persons interviewed / met during the Inception Phase 91 Annex 5 Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee 95 on the European Road Safety Policy and Professional Drivers – Safe and secured parking places Annex 6 Contact details of project offices 99 2 Land Transport Safety and Security - EuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union 1 Project synopsis Project Title: Land transport safety and security Project Number: EuropAid/126786/C/SER/Multi Country: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. Overall project objectives: To improve the transport safety and security environments in the EC Neighbourhood and Central Asian countries in line with European standards in the field of land transport Specific project objectives: 1. To strengthen the institutional and human resource capacities of the national authorities charged with regulating the transport safety and security environments 2. To support the elaboration and enforcement of a legal and regulatory framework for transport safety and security harmonised with international and European standards and best practises 3. To raise awareness of land transport safety and security regulations and standards. Planned outputs 1. Legal, institutional and organizational assessment of the situation in land transport safety and security in the beneficiary countries and definition of a related regional Action Plan in coordination with specialized EU agencies 2. Support to rule-making and to the establishment of legal standards for safety practice (including for freight services and the transport of dangerous goods), institutional capacity building and awareness raising activities in line with requirements of European standards; support to the creation of working links with related European agencies 3. Technical assistance to the national security authorities and main security operators in the sector of land transport in order to establish Road and Rail Transport Security Guidelines and customs-related guidelines for drivers and operators carrying or handling dangerous goods 4. Provision of technical expertise and on-the-job training for the development of inspection, training programmes and certification structures to ensure implementation of the safety and security legislation 5. Implementation of a safety, security and environment awareness programme 3 Land Transport Safety and Security - EuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union Project activities Component 1: Institutional and human resource capacity building • Functional review of the land transport safety and security sector • Elaboration of a Regional Action Plan • Strengthening of institutional capacity • Strengthening of human resource capacities • Strengthening links with relevant European Agencies and professional institutions Component 2: Strengthening the legal, regulatory and standards framework for land transport safety and security • Establishment of a legal, regulatory and standards framework for land transport safety and security • Strengthening of human resource capacities with respect to legal and regulatory drafting and enforcement • Elaboration and implementation of Road and Rail Transport Security Guidelines Component 3: Awareness raising and dissemination measures • Elaborate and implement awareness campaign • Elaborate and implement a Communications Strategy • Identify and disseminate “best practice” Project starting date: February 2009 Project duration: 36 months Inputs: Expert category Days input Land Transport Safety Expert 400 Land Transport Security Expert/ Team Leader 500 International Transport Law Expert 400 Junior Non-Key Long-Term Experts 1500 Senior Non-Key Short Term Experts 550 TOTAL MAN DAYS 3350 Project implemented by: SAFEGE Consulting Engineers (France), IRD Engineering (Italy), NEA Transport (Netherlands), Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd. (United Kingdom) 4 Land Transport Safety and Security - EuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union 2 Project relevancy 2.1 General project relevancy 2.1.1 The TRACECA countries have benefited significantly in the past decade from the signature of the TRACECA Multilateral Agreement and their participation in the TRACECA process and the BAKU initiative. Substantial support has been provided by the EC to assist the authorities to improve the design, management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure, strengthen institutional and human resource capacities and harmonise legislation, regulations and standards not only at the national level but also at the intra- and inter-regional levels. 2.1.2 However, to date road and land transport safety and security issues have only been addressed obliquely: indirectly regulations related to axle weights, improved vehicle certification, better road design all contribute to improved safety and security. This project, however, is designed to mainstream safety and security questions into all aspects of the work of the Ministries of Transport, Road Administrations and related accreditation, certification and metrological bodies. 2.1.3 The national authorities in the TRACECA countries recognise that if they are to take full advantage of the investments that have been made (and are being made) in the transportation infrastructure, increase intra-and inter-regional trade and gain greater access to global markets, it will be imperative that their safety and security measures are harmonised with the UN-ECE Agreements (AETR & ADR) and with EC Directives and Regulations. The existence of differential safety and security legislation, regulations and standards within the TRACECA countries and between the TRACECA countries and the EU and China, for example, create an administrative barrier to trade. In the present global economic crisis, such administrative barriers can constitute the difference between profitability, survival or bankruptcy for road haulage companies. Tackling these issues at the national level will not be sufficient: there needs to be a concerted effort to harmonise legislation, standards and regulations at the regional level. 2.1.4 Furthermore, the consequences of failing to tackle road and land transport safety and security issues can have a seriously damaging impact upon the national and regional economy. Transport economists in Europe have calculated that the losses accruing from accidents and incidents are equivalent to 2% of GDP. The calculation is based upon such factors as infrastructure and environmental damage; health care costs; lost labour time; reduced value added; insurance claims etc. This is an enormous burden for developing economies to bear, particularly at a time when global GDP is projected to shrink by 4 – 5% during 2009 and by marginally less in 2010. 2.1.5 The accident and incident rates in the TRACECA countries are not higher than in the EU, when the statistical data is adjusted to reflect population levels. However, the date is somewhat deceptive since it does not take into account traffic flows: there are fewer vehicles on the road and the volume / nature of the traffic differs. As traffic flows increase, there is likely to be a rise in the number of accidents and incidents. This fact is born out by a recent study published by the World Health Organisation (June 2009). Approximately 1.3 million people die each year on the world's roads, and between 20 and 50 million sustain non-fatal injuries. The WHO report assesses road safety in 178 countries, using data drawn from a standardized survey. The results show that road traffic injuries remain an important public health problem, particularly for low-income and middle-income countries. The results suggest that in many countries road safety laws need to be made more comprehensive, that greater attention needs to be paid to road maintenance and road design, while enforcement should be strengthened. 5 Land Transport Safety and Security - EuropeAid/126786/C/SER/Multi This Project is funded by the European Union 2.1.6 During the last decade the volume of road transport has been growing very fast in the TRACECA Member States. While on the one hand the growth of trade with Turkey is a major factor contributing to this, on the other hand the opening of the Chinese road transport market and the consequent transit traffic across Central Asia to the
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