Transport and sustainability: The social pillar
Sustainable transport systems enhance social inclusion, reduce environmental problems and help create a more efficient economy; raising quality of life.
Not all three aspects of sustainability are dealt with equally in European transport. Economics is thoroughly discussed and environmental issues are well-publicised. But transport’s social problems are often unclear, and the social/psychological factors supporting transport patterns are often forgotten.
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