Sustainable transportation aims to meet present transportation needs in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It considers economic, environmental, and social factors. Sustainable transportation options include public transit, bicycling, and walking as these modes use less energy and resources and produce fewer emissions than personal vehicles. The document provides an overview of the evolution of sustainable development and defines sustainable transportation.

1. SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION

2. Sustainable development is
development that ensures
intergenerational equity by
simultaneously addressing the multi-
dimensional components of economic
development, environmental
stewardship, and social equity. It is a
dynamic process, which considers the
changing needs of society over space
and time. Sustainable development
can be viewed as a continuum,
representing various degrees of
sustainability. It must, however, be
achieved within resource,
environmental, and ecological
constraints.
Defining Sustainable
Development

4. What is Sustainable Transportation?

6. SUN
Economic
subsystem
Non Renewable
Resources
Renewable
Resources
Waste
Damages
Recycling
Waste Heat
Solar Energy
Time
Global
Ecological
System

7. • 1700’s - Improvement in standard of living = population surge
• 1960’s – Concern over the human impact on the environment
• 1970’s – Specific concerns identified: global warming, acid rain,
population growth, and loss of tropical forests
• 1980 – Sustainable Development used as a term for the first time
• 1987 – Brundland Report
• 1992 – UN Conference in Rio de Janeiro
• 2002 – UN Conference in Johannesburg
Evolution of Sustainable
Development

8. Sustainable Transport
 Descriptive rather than quantitative definitions.
 Sustainability is often depicted as the intersection of
environmental, social, and economic factors.
 Household transport must:
 Facilitate economic connection.
 Facilitate social connection.
 Promote health and safety.
 Use energy efficiently and wisely.
 Complement urban form and liveability.
 Have low environmental impact.
 Passenger transport scores highly on the last three
criteria.
 Cars score highly on the first two criteria, until numbers
cause congestion.

11. Mobility Management

12. BAD EFFECTS
• Air pollution
• Noise pollution
• Accidents
• Global warming
• Energy use
• Congestion
• Social disruption
• Consumption of land
• Loss of habitat
• Hazardous materials
• Vibration
• Visual intrusion
• Waste disposal
• Water pollution

13. Bicycling and walking are core elements of a sustainable transportation system. Trips
by bicycling and walking produce no emissions and let people work physical activity
into their daily routines to improve their health and save money. Drivers who switch
to walking and bicycling can reduce their expenditures on fuel and vehicle
maintenance while helping to reduce traffic congestion. A safe and attractive
environment for pedestrians can also help promote economic development by
increasing foot traffic near local businesses and attracting tourists and other
consumers.
Bicycle and pedestrian travel can be encouraged through investments in
infrastructure (i.e., bicycle paths and lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks), supporting
amenities (i.e., bicycle parking, benches), and educational and promotional
programs. Opportunities for travelers to choose walking and biking
CYCLING A CORE ELEMENT OF
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

14. of cycling

15. The original sustainable
green 4x4, off-road 'vehicle'