Transportation and the environment

D. Banister, K. Anderton, D. Bonilla, M. Givoni, T. Schwanen

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    Abstract

    The growth of CO2-intensive transport, mobility and the impact of transport on the environment are reviewed. The recent global exponential growth in transport is unsustainable and must end unless the transport sector can decarbonize. The paper examines solutions for low-carbon transport systems; the behavioral options; possible demand reduction; the role of innovative technologies; and the means by which international agreements on pricing, standards, and regulations can be effectively used. Transport brings enormous benefits to society, and it has been instrumental in the globalization of the world economy, with substantial capital investments in its material infrastructure. Transport governance also needs rethinking to understand the major challenges, to implement major policy changes, and to address the problems of fragmented decision making. Holistic approaches, using ideas from transition management and niche development, are proposed as a framework within which both technological innovation and new patterns of travel and trade can be brought about
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)247-270
    Number of pages24
    JournalAnnual Review of Environment and Resources
    Volume36
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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