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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 07-10-03
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[01] EURO TRANSPORT COMMITTEE - TRAFFIC CONGESTION
[01] EURO TRANSPORT COMMITTEE - TRAFFIC CONGESTION
Members of the European Parliament Transport Committee, currently
visiting Cyprus at the invitation of Cypriot MEP Ioannis Kasoulides,
have pointed out the lack of public transport and the traffic
congestion problem in Cyprus. The MEPs said that efforts should focus
on creating bicycle lanes and sidewalks because ``roads are also for
people, not only for cars.``
Speaking at a press conference in Nicosia, the MEPs referred to the
meeting they had earlier on Wednesday with Ministrys of Communications
and Works Permanent Secretary Makis Constantinides, who briefed them on
the Ministry`s plans concerning public transport. Head of the
delegation, German MEP of the European People`s Party Georg
Jarzembowski said that the House of Representatives and other
authorities should support the efforts and plans of the Ministry in
order to solve the traffic problem.
Jarzembowski said the Ministry`s plans are ``very good`` and pointed
out that although ``in the beginning it will be expensive,`` it will be
worth the cost and will furthermore be co-financed by the EU. ``When
you have it and the people see that is reliable, frequent and good
quality, more and more people will use it,`` he said.
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