DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY FOR JORDAN: THE FOUNDATION FOR INTEGRATING JORDAN IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL RAIL SYSTEM

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1 UIC RAME High-level Conference DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED TRANSPORT STRATEGY FOR JORDAN: THE FOUNDATION FOR INTEGRATING JORDAN IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL RAIL SYSTEM Roberto Durero Simone Bosetti Amman, 5 November 2012

2 INDEX 1. The project 2. Objectives of the Project 3. Consultation process 4. Project Overview 5. Project components and main outputs 6. The Railways in the Transport Strategy Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 2

3 1. THE PROJECT The project Long Term National Transport Strategy for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been awarded to the consortium PTV-TRT and has started on 2 September 2012 The objective of the study is to assist the Ministry i of Transport of Jordan in the preparation of the National Transport Strategy for the next 20 years and in its subsequent implementation. Particular attention will be devoted to the training of the ministerial staff and to the effective knowledge transfer of methodologies. The project will be developed in two phases for a total duration of 18 (development) + 18 (support for implementation) months. Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 3

4 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT Follow National Agenda Support continuous economic growth Meet environmental and social goals For the first time, in Jordan, integrate all transport modes into one single planning process Take on board Transport Strategy Coordinate with TTF programme and other projects A national but also a regional dimension Transport System Land Use Population The Environment Economic Development Knowledge transfer to MoT and other institutions Create ownership of the long-term national strategy with MoT, other Ministries, Authorities and Stakeholders Implementation of the Strategy! Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 4

5 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT The importance of regional dimension On one hand, the regional development of transport demand (flows between neighbouring countries and Jordan and transit transport) has an important influence on Jordan transport system because contributes to transport flows, to congestions, to negative impacts, etc. On the other hand, the development of Jordan s transport system also influences the regional transport flows. If the networks are improved (higher capacity, better comfort, lower slopes, lower travel times, less time lost at borders and lower costs), the Jordan route : will attract more transport flows from other routes, and will generate additional flows for: increased economic activity in the region, increased exchange of goods in the region due to the improved infrastructure in Jordan. An improved infrastructure in Jordan can contribute to a positive economic development of the whole region. Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 5

6 3. CONSULTATION PROCESS Stronger coordination and cooperation between Planning Institutions, Ministries, i i Authorities and other Stakeholders Benefit for planning institutions (MoT, MoPWH, GAM, ASEZA...) Better coordination between planning institutions Basis for definition of institutional framework with clear roles and competencies Each institution contributes to the National Transport Strategy Chance for the National Transport Strategy to really be accepted and adopted Basis for identification of new sources of funding of projects, e.g. PPP Benefit for other stakeholders Possibility to contribute to National Transport Strategy Improve the relations between regulatory bodies and operating institutions Inclusion of needs stakeholders in the national strategy and 5-year rolling action plan Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 6

7 4. PROJECT OVERVIEW 1 Jordan Transport Policy Paper and Transport Strategy Update National Transport Policy (Review) Transport Strategy Transport Demand Forecast and Investment Appraisal Tools Development of Multi-modal Demand Forecast Model Development of Investment Appraisal Tools 3 Development of Long Term National Transport Strategy Assessment of Jordan's Transport Sector and the Regional Impact Developing Scenarios for the Development of the Transport System Development of the Long Term National Strategy and the Action Plan Five-year Rolling Action Plan for the Implementation of the Long Term National Strategy 4 Strengthening MoT Capacity through Know-how Transfer Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry of Transport Implementation Support Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 7

8 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 1) Defining the policy principles and reviewing the short term strategy Jordan Transport Policy Paper and Transport Strategy Update Drafting the transport policy presenting a comprehensive set of priorities for each mode, including railways Further improvements to transport sector reducing fragmentation (intermodality) and defining the possible contribution of each transport mode to economic development of Jordan Increase engagement of private sector; highlight successful PPP Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 8

9 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 2) Providing the tools for the long term transport strategy Development of a multi-modal transport demand model Multi-modal model: roads, rail transport, public transport, non-motorised, water, air Detailed passenger transport demand Detailed freight model, distinction of freight commodities Domestic transport AND regional transport Responsiveness to transport planning and transport demand measures, including: Infrastructure development New transport modes (e.g. passenger rail, integrated public transport) Financial measures (fuel prices, parking costs, tolls...) Information, Transport demand d management Intelligent Transport Systems New regulations, enforcement of regulations... Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 9

10 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 2) Providing the tools for the long term transport strategy Development of a multi-modal transport demand model Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 10

11 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 2) Providing the tools for the long term transport strategy Development of a multi-modal transport demand model The transport model is a valuable tool to support decision making by contributing to: assess and quantify different development scenarios, taking into account demand shift across transport modes and routes, in terms of: efficiency effectiveness sustainability impacts: social, economic and financial environmental (air quality and pollution, noise emissions etc.) energy consumption safety support with validated data projects phasing (what to do first) and optimisation Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 11

12 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 2) Providing the tools for the long term transport strategy Investment appraisal tool Objective is to provide the decision making process with tool to appraise and prioritise all types of interventions Investments Prioritisation Approach: Develop agreed path to rank investments according to their contribution to safety, transport sector needs, economic development of the country Using similar methodologies already developed in other projects, e.g. EuroMed area Development of the Investment Appraisal and Financing capacity (PPP) Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 12

13 5. Project Overview 5. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND MAIN OUTPUTS 3) Development of Long Term National Transport Strategy Developing scenarios for transport development Support the decision making process by developing different potential solutions as combinations of different set of measures: infrastructure projects, operation and performance enhancing measures, demand management measures Scenario assessment for high, medium, low development (2015/2020/2030) Long term strategy and action plan Draft Jordan long term National Transport Strategy: Definition of objectives: based on socio-economic goals, goals shared with other sectors... Definition of policy principles: institutional, planning/investment, regulatory/ licensing, pricing, i taxation ti and subsidy policies i Definition of strategies and integrated measures: institutional reforms, optimising existing infrastructure, use of PPP, tariff setting, pricing Definition of the action plan: requirements, who does what?, KPI, efficiency Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 13

14 6. THE RAILWAYS IN THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY The Jordan Long Term National Transport Strategy should look at the railways with a regional perspective Impacts, rationale, feasibility cannot be separated from plans and projects of the neighbouring countries A dialogue with the regional railways and international organisation will be installed Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 14

15 6. THE RAILWAYS IN THE TRANSPORT STRATEGY Railways as a pillar of a multimodal and integrated transport network Integrated and consistent transport policies and strategies across the different transport modes, through an improved cooperation among stakeholders Intermodality as a mean to boost the railway role: Freight transport: functional and physical connections between the railways network, ports and dry ports Passenger transport: seamless transport for travellers using trains, public transport, taxis, private cars (parking interchanges) Amman, 5 November 2012 I Page 15

16 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Roberto Durero Team Leader Simone Bosetti Roberto Durero Simone Bosetti Amman, 5 November 2012