In the modern world, it is vital to think about sustainable transportation, commonly referred to as green transportation. It is very intriguing that you have conducted a thorough analysis of sustainable transportation, including its benefits, importance and implementation. As urban designers, the only way we can help to reduce global warming is to design and develop strategies for a sustainable transportation network. As you noted in your blog, improving pedestrian pathways, adding public transit options, and encouraging cycling are all necessary to make a city sustainable. Systems of public transportation like buses, trams, and metro railways are viewed as sustainable. In addition to cycling and walking other forms of active travel like e-scooters, kick scooters, roller skates, hoverboards, skateboards, and electric wheelchairs can also be considered in the design. Some of the good examples of cities with sustainable transportation are Hong Kong, Zurich, Munich, Copenhagen, Freiburg, Singapore, Vienna, Portland, London, Tokyo, Amsterdam. Copenhagen in Denmark and Amsterdam in the Netherlands are two of my favourite cities. Copenhagen aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 and by then 75% of trips are planned to be made on foot, by bike, or by using public transport and 20-30% of cars will run on electricity or biofuel (1). In Netherlands 43% of the population cycles every day. Despite having a population of 9.1 million, London ranks as the third most sustainable city in Europe because of its extensive bus and underground rail system (2). However, as per UK statistics, only 59% of all public transportation trips are conducted by bus. Increasing car ownership and population expansion are the two factors that have caused this rate to drop significantly in recent years. Therefore, as stated by Aman, it is crucial to comprehend the present situation, identify any transportation-related problems, and develop workable solutions to create a sustainable city.
References:
1 – https://govinsider.asia/connected-gov/copenhagen-carbon-neutral-2025-morten-kabell/
2- https://www.smarttransport.org.uk
In the modern world, it is vital to think about sustainable transportation, commonly referred to as green transportation. It is very intriguing that you have conducted a thorough analysis of sustainable transportation, including its benefits, importance and implementation. As urban designers, the only way we can help to reduce global warming is to design and develop strategies for a sustainable transportation network. As you noted in your blog, improving pedestrian pathways, adding public transit options, and encouraging cycling are all necessary to make a city sustainable. Systems of public transportation like buses, trams, and metro railways are viewed as sustainable. In addition to cycling and walking other forms of active travel like e-scooters, kick scooters, roller skates, hoverboards, skateboards, and electric wheelchairs can also be considered in the design. Some of the good examples of cities with sustainable transportation are Hong Kong, Zurich, Munich, Copenhagen, Freiburg, Singapore, Vienna, Portland, London, Tokyo, Amsterdam. Copenhagen in Denmark and Amsterdam in the Netherlands are two of my favourite cities. Copenhagen aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 and by then 75% of trips are planned to be made on foot, by bike, or by using public transport and 20-30% of cars will run on electricity or biofuel (1). In Netherlands 43% of the population cycles every day. Despite having a population of 9.1 million, London ranks as the third most sustainable city in Europe because of its extensive bus and underground rail system (2). However, as per UK statistics, only 59% of all public transportation trips are conducted by bus. Increasing car ownership and population expansion are the two factors that have caused this rate to drop significantly in recent years. Therefore, as stated by Aman, it is crucial to comprehend the present situation, identify any transportation-related problems, and develop workable solutions to create a sustainable city.
References:
1 – https://govinsider.asia/connected-gov/copenhagen-carbon-neutral-2025-morten-kabell/
2- https://www.smarttransport.org.uk