Sustainable Transport

Sustainable Transport

• The sustainable transport definition can be best described as any type of transport that does not rely on the world’s natural resources to power it.

• Sustainable Transportation refers to any means of transportation that is green and has low impact on the environment.

• Sustainable transportation is also about balancing our current and future needs. Examples of sustainable transportation include walking, cycling, transit, carpooling, car sharing and green vehicles.

• Sustainable Transport is sometimes known as Green Transport and it is any form of transport that does not use or rely on dwindling natural resources. Instead it relies on renewable or regenerated energy rather than fossil fuels that have a finite life expectancy. For this reason it is said to have a low or a negative effect on the environment since it makes use of energy sources that are sustainable.

• Walking, cycling and sailing are excellent examples of sustainable transport.

• The sustainable transport definition can be best described as any type of transport that does not rely on the world’s natural resources to power it.

• Sustainable transportation options run on clean fuel, batteries or both. Alternative fuels can be used in flexible-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles as well as vehicles with advanced technology, such as hybrid power systems and fuel cells.

• Alternative fuels help conserve fuel and reduce emissions. They include :

a) Biodiesel         

b) Electricity

c) Ethanol    

d) Hydrogen

e) Natural Gas     

f) Propane

1. Benefits of Sustainable Transport

• Sustainable modes of transportation have several benefits. These include :

1) Reduced traffic congestion

2) Cost savings on fuel and vehicles

3) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

4) Reduced dependence on non-renewable energy sources

5) Reduced transportation costs 

6) Increased physical activity

7) Increased social interaction

8) Support for local businesses and a vibrant economy

9) Healthier lifestyles and a better quality of life

10) Improved accessibility to reliable, affordable transportation options for all.