| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Transportation : Social Science and Policy |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications |
| Publication date | 2014 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781452267791 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781483346526 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Abstract
The transportation system is the backbone of economic and social progress and the means by which humans access goods and services and connect with one another. Yet, as the scale of transportation activities has grown worldwide, so too have the negative environmental, social, and economic impacts that relate to the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and the operation or use of the different transportation modes. The concept of sustainable transportation emerged in response to these concerns as part of the broader notion of sustainable development. Given the transportation sector’s significant contribution to global challenges such as climate change, it is often said that sustainable development cannot be achieved without sustainable transportation.
Keywords
- Accessibility and Mobility
- Air Pollution/Air Quality
- Alternative Fuels
- Congestion Pricing
- Energy Supplies and Consumption
- Environmental Impacts
- Environmental Justice
- Ethical Issues
- Green Fuels
- Green Transportation
- Greenhouse Gases
- Habitat and Wildlife Impacts
- Health Aspects
- Intermodalism/Multimodalism
- Land Use
- Low Emission Vehicles
- Smart Growth
- Social Equity
