3 Sustainable Transportation
Learner
That’s pretty obvious, right? That’s why this is the opening, fundamental module of the program. In it you will get help figuring things out in the areas of motivation and engagement, awareness of yourself, academic balance, and academic struggles.
Introduction
Topic Overview
The negative impacts of traditional transportation methods contribute to the degradation of air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, increased threat of global climate change, degradation of water resources, noise and habitat loss plus fragmentation. Elsevier, (2008) considers that a sustainable means of transportation is one that considers our future as much as our present. Transportation uses huge amounts of energy and burns most of the planet’s petroleum. An environmentally friendly transportation method is one that has a low impact on the environment. Elsevier (2008) states that some countries have put systems and infrastructures in place to tackle the issues mentioned before. In Oslo, London and Amsterdam the city’s metro, trams and buses already run largely on hydroelectricity (theCivilEngineer.org 2021). Other initiatives include city wide bike share programs to reduce fuel consumption and provide cost effective transport. Furthermore, car manufacturers are planning to commit 225 billion to electrification in the coming years. According to Levin, (2020), recently Google Maps has added a new element to their applications which will help travelers find the most eco-friendly route. Benveniste (2021) states that sustainable transportation connects with Sustainable Development in that it will help reduce pollution caused by transportation, since the air quality, and general health of people will improve.
Innovators and Ideas
The article “How to get more women cycling in cities’ ‘ (Lamm, 2019) discusses creating spaces and resources that encourage more women to cycle. Lamm (2019) also suggests that cities should invest in protected bike lanes, more secure bike parking and all other infrastructure to motivate those who do not yet ride. Lamm (2019) suggests more social events like mentor systems and maintenance classes that enable women to try cycling in a relaxed environment. Women’s safety and perceptions is another focus in the article. Large amount of data proves people do not feel “cycling is not for people like them’’. More diverse and inclusive imagery of cyclists could help challenge these perceptions and make more people feel that cycling is for everyone. According to Lamm (2019) for example, We bike NYC provides a safe space for women, trans and gender non confirming people in New York City to cycle by offering events and workshops. Changes to infrastructure and mindset will contribute to shaping our cities, challenging gender bias, and improving public health. It will also reduce carbon footprints and make cities more livable.
Organizational Profile
There are several organizations that are working towards sustainable transportatio