Sustainable Transport

 Sustainable Transport

 

The term sustainable transport came into use as a logical follow-on from sustainable development, and is used to describe modes of transport, and systems of transport planning, which are consistent with wider concerns of sustainability. There are many definitions of the sustainable transport, and of the related terms sustainable transportation and sustainable mobility. One such definition, from the European Union Council of Ministers of Transport, defines a sustainable transportation system as 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 and ecosystem health and promotes equity within and between successive generations. 


    Is affordable, operates fairly and efficiently, offers a choice of transport mode, and supports a competitive economy, as well as balanced regional development. 

    

    Limits emissions and waste within the planet's ability to absorb them, uses renewable resources at or below their rates of generation, and uses non-renewable resources at or below the rates of development of renewable substitutes, while minimizing the impact on the use of land and the generation of noise. 


    Sustainability extends beyond just the operating efficiency and emissions. A life-cycle assessment involves production, use and post-use considerations. A cradle-to-cradle design is more important than a focus on a single factor such as energy efficiency. 

 

 

 

So, because we love you so muchhh lovelies, we also provide easier way to understand than text. 


 


Post by Muhammad Azim 




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  1. Azim Azmin, Fatihah Nabilah, Anisuraya, Ellyna AzaharDecember 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM

    I hope my explanation can help you to understand about sustainable in green transport.

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