Sustainable Community Transport
Nowadays, more and more people own their own cars, which at first we may think is convenient, but is it really? What does it do for us? Do we really need so many cars?
A sustainable community is a place where people want to live and work now and in the future, it meets the diverse needs of existing and future residents, it is environmentally sensitive contributing to a better quality of life, it is carefully planned, built and operated in a safe and inclusive manner – providing equal opportunities and good services for all.( Thomas Telford, 2006)
Fig.1.0. Sustainable Community Transport
In designing this term’s site I have tried to integrate sustainable transport into the community, this is not a forced integration, to make it part of the community requires an effort to understand the history, needs and culture of the community etc.Sustainable transport can reduce car pollution and lower travel costs, while opening up more possibilities for communities.
Communities are an essential element of every city, profoundly influencing its development and future. Many traditional communities are initially designed with clear boundaries to urban functions, with urban infrastructures that do not connect to the community and an imbalance of jobs and homes, resulting in residents spending a lot of time commuting across long distances, while at the same time generating a lot of pollution. Some traditional communities have outgrown their original massing in time and rely heavily on car travel, leaving a gap for diverse public transport provision that is less friendly to non-car commuters.
Compared to traditional communities, sustainable transport low carbon communities can improve residents’ access to urban public transport by designing rational functional areas, providing employment opportunities, convenient transport system through planning, improving the ornamental and playful nature of urban streets, energy saving and emission reduction.
Fig.1.1. Cycle parking
While we are designing these interesting modes of transport, accordingly we need to think about some of the features that might be needed along with them, such as cycle centres, tram charging, etc.At the same time the different functional areas require relative and reasonable parking spaces to provide maximum convenience for green travel.
I hope that this is not a false form, but a practical design that can really bring convenience and benefits to the community, to people. It will bring convenience to people, save them money on travel costs and make our environment less and less polluted.
References:
1.Institution of Civil Engineers. Sustainable Transport Conference. London: Thomas Telford, 2006. Web.
2.https://www.gooood.cn/aoyama-bike-oasis.htm
Thank you, it was a thought-provoking blog. Transport is the greatest source of domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK, accounting for 27% in 2019. Many regions are referred to as “transport deserts,” where few transportation alternatives lead to poverty and isolation. Passengers are not getting the service they deserve when public transportation is available.
Moreover, one question nagging me was, how has the recent pandemic affected the transport. As we know, homeworking has forever altered traditional commuting and retail excursions. Business travel has been transformed by videoconferencing. These actions will save thousands of tonnes of CO2, but they will also introduce new issues, such as an increase in the already burgeoning number of delivery vehicles on the road. Hence, there are strategies and infrastructure plans set by the department of transport, the government of the UK called Decarbonising Transport. This program not only talks about the post-pandemic transport and reducing carbon emissions but also about increasing cycling and walking in the UK, the role of hydrogen in a low-carbon transportation system etc. It is a good document to read and understand the strategies and think about how we can implement them in our designs. Also, I will add the link below for you to refer to.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1009448/decarbonising-transport-a-better-greener-britain.pdf
This is a thought-provoking blog. It is well known that transport systems have a significant impact on the environment. Data shows that the transport system produces approximately 25% of the total global greenhouse gas emissions. Because of the large volume of rail transport so. The development of light rail, rail transport is one of the ways to reduce emissions. Sustainable transport in cities can reduce CO2 emissions and help to mitigate the potential effects of climate change.
I think this can be done in the following ways: reducing the need to travel by car, shifting to efficient travel patterns and improving the energy efficiency of travel. So developing public transport, organising communities or groups to buy collectively, etc. Secondly I think sustainable transport should be developed in interaction with sustainable communities. Urban transport should be more accessible and reduce the time spent in traffic jams. Build elevated roads, highways, etc.