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Adopting Sustainable Transport for Better Future
- 1. Promoting Sustainable Transportation for a Greener Future
- 2. INTRODUCTION CURRENT TRANSPORTATION CHALLANGE BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SUCCESS STORIES OVERCOMING CHALLANGES CALL TO ACTION TODAY'S AGENDA
- 3. Sustainable transportation refers to modes of travel that minimize environmental impact and promote long-term ecological balance. INTRODUCTION Global Emissions Contributor Acceleration of Climate Change Pivotal Moment IMPORTANCE "Imagine a world where our cities are free from smog, our air is clean, and our planet thrives. This is the vision of a greener future through sustainable transportation."
- 4. CHALLANGES AIR POLLUTION GREENHOUSE EMISSION TRAFFIC CONGESTION VISUAL IMPACT HEALTH CONSEQUENCES PARTICULATE MATTER VISUAL COMPARISON CARBON FOOTPRINT WARMING EFFECT VISUAL REPRESENTATION: WASTED TIME AND ENERGY: URBAN PLANNING
- 5. SUSTAINABLE MEANS Public Transport Biking and Walking Electronic Vehicles Reduced Emissions Improved Air Quality Climate Change Mitigation Preservation of Ecosystems environmental BENEFITS: social BENEFITS: Reduced Traffic Congestion Healthier Lifestyles Stronger Communities
- 6. SUCCESS STORIES: Curitiba's BRT System, Brazil Amsterdam's Cycling Infrastructure, Netherlands Norway's Electric Vehicle Adoption Bogotá's Ciclovía, Colombia
- 7. CONCERNS & OBSTACLES: Cost Considerations Limited Infrastructure Lack of Awareness Safety Concerns Lack of Supportive Policies Incentives Infrastructure Development Education Campaigns Safety Education Ridesharing Programs HOW TO OVERCOME?
- 8. CALL TO ACTION Individual Choices Advocate for Policy Changes Spread Awareness Lead by Example
- 9. THANK YOU