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4. Current situation, goals <strong>and</strong> future plans<br />
The Goals represent human needs <strong>and</strong> basic rights that every individual around the world should<br />
be able to enjoy freedom from extreme poverty <strong>and</strong> hunger, quality education, productive <strong>and</strong><br />
decent employment, good health <strong>and</strong> shelter; the right <strong>of</strong> women to give birth without risking<br />
their lives; <strong>and</strong> a world where environmental sustainability is a priority, <strong>and</strong> women <strong>and</strong> men live<br />
in equality. Leaders also pledged to forge a wide-ranging global partnership for development to<br />
achieve these universal objectives.<br />
Meeting the goals is everyone’s business. Falling short would multiply the dangers <strong>of</strong> our world<br />
from instability to epidemic diseases to environmental degradation. But achieving the goals will<br />
put us on a fast track to a world that is more stable, more just, <strong>and</strong> more secure.<br />
4.1 White paper (sustainable transportation goals)<br />
A white paper is an authoritative report or guide that helps solve a problem. White papers are<br />
used to educate readers <strong>and</strong> help make decisions, <strong>and</strong> may be a consultation as to the details <strong>of</strong><br />
new legislation. 62<br />
4.1.1 Preparing transport area for the future<br />
Urban mobility plans establish procedures <strong>and</strong> financial support mechanisms at European level<br />
for preparing urban mobility Audits, as well as Urban Mobility Plans, <strong>and</strong> set up a European<br />
Urban Mobility Scoreboard based on common targets. Examine the possibility <strong>of</strong> a m<strong>and</strong>atory<br />
approach for cities <strong>of</strong> a certain size, according to national st<strong>and</strong>ards based on EU guidelines.<br />
New technologies for vehicles <strong>and</strong> traffic management will be considered as key to lower<br />
transport emissions in the EU as in the rest <strong>of</strong> the world.<br />
Infrastructure shapes mobility. <strong>Transport</strong> infrastructure investments have a positive impact on<br />
economic growth, create wealth <strong>and</strong> jobs, <strong>and</strong> enhance trade, geographical accessibility <strong>and</strong> the<br />
62 White paper [online]. 2011.03.28 [cit.2012.05.28]. Found from:<br />
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/strategies/2011_white_paper_en.htm<br />
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