Topic Overview

A sustainable transport system may generally be considered to be one that allows the basic access and development needs of individuals, companies, and society to be met safely and in a manner consistent with human health. Sustainable transport supports a competitive economy and balanced regional development, and promotes equity, including gender equity, within and between successive generations. Environmentally, a sustainable transport system minimizes the use of land and emissions, waste, and noise. It uses renewable resources at or below their rates of generation, uses non-renewable...read more