Introduction Sustainable transport is at the core of urban development and aims to meet current mobility needs while saving resources for the future. Sustainable transport is based on environmental protection principles, reduces dependence on limited resources, reduces pollution and promotes equitable use of resources. This article explores the key elements of sustainable transport, alternative modes Read the full article…

Definition 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. European Union Council of Ministers of Transport, defines a sustainable transportation system as one that: Allows the basic access and development needs of individuals, Read the full article…

The Government state that inactivity contributes to 1 in 6 deaths across the UK (Public Health England, 2016). Additionally, it is reported to cost an estimated £7.4 billion yearly (Public Health England, 2016). Active travel is defined as physical travel such as walking and cycling. With over a quarter of adults reporting less than 30 Read the full article…