COTER, the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy of the Committee of the Regions showed its support to the European Commission proposal for revising the TEN-T legislative framework. However this Commission also considers that the governance should be improved in a way to ensure a greater involvement of regional and local authorities.

The Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy of the Committee of the Regions (COTER) adopted its opinion on the TEN-T legislative framework in which it states its widely support to the Commission proposal for revising the TEN-T legislative framework. COTER members welcomed the dual-layer approach proposed by the European Commission, with a schedule of investments focusing on a comprehensive network, to be in place before the end of 2050, and a core network, to be completed by 2030 at the latest.

However, COTER member stressed that the governance system should be improved by giving the European Commission broad management and decision making responsibilities and, on the other hand, including regional and local authorities within crucial governance bodies such as the proposed "corridor platforms". In fact, the opinion focuses on the relevance of the concept of "multimodal corridors" and on the role of the European Coordinator envisaged for each corridor. A clarification of the definition of "urban nodes" has also been requested so as to include relevant logistic and port areas.

COTER also welcomed that the proposal bases TEN-T infrastructure projects on the existing networks, concentrating efforts in improving and interconnecting them, promoting the most resource-efficient use and stressing the role of regions and cities in supporting collective modes of transport. Nevertheless, members also expressed their concern about the insufficient focus on the motorways of the sea. Concerning the comprehensive network, the opinion encourages the effort made in favour of rail transport and reiterates how crucial is maintaining such a network to ensure territorial cohesion all over Europe.