Exploring sustainable transport challenges and opportunities. Topics include car sharing schemes, integrating micro mobility with public transport, promoting electric vehicles and bus services, perceptions about using bus services, challenges in implementing sustainable transport, and learning from successful examples like the Netherlands.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Winning public trust and addressing misconceptions is crucial for successful implementation of sustainable transport.
Learning from successful examples in other countries and involving communities can lead to transformative changes in urban areas.
Deep dives
Understanding Sustainable Transport
Sustainable transport refers to the ability to move people and goods using renewable energy sources and minimizing negative impacts on the environment. It involves shifting away from internal combustion engines and utilizing more walking, cycling, and public transport. The goal is to decongest urban areas, improve air quality, promote health, and reduce reliance on cars. By adopting sustainable transport practices, such as using electric vehicles and promoting modal shift, we can achieve a more environmentally friendly and efficient transportation system.
Overcoming Resistance and Creating Trust
To implement sustainable transport initiatives, we must win the trust and confidence of the public. This can be achieved by engaging with communities, providing clear goals, and addressing misconceptions. It is important to understand and address resistance from local residents when it comes to changes like building cycling or walking paths and installing charging points. Transparency and effective communication are key in building support and overcoming resistance. By involving the community in the decision-making process and demonstrating the benefits of sustainable transport, we can create a shift in perceptions and encourage greater acceptance and participation.
Lessons Learned and Planning for the Future
To successfully implement sustainable transport, we can learn from successful examples in other countries, like the Netherlands. By adopting a bottom-up approach, involving community input, and aligning with community values, we can create transformative changes in urban areas. It is crucial to balance demand management and improving sustainable transport provision to create a more attractive alternative to car usage. Lessons from initiatives like workplace parking levies show the importance of generating revenue to fund sustainable transport projects and engaging businesses and communities in the decision-making process. Additionally, integrating sustainable transport considerations into the planning system is essential to ensure that developments are accessible and designed to encourage sustainable modes of transportation from the outset.
In this episode of CIHT’s Transport Talks we explored the topic of Sustainable transport and the challenges and opportunities that the sector faces in planning, funding and implementing modal shift.
Get the Snipd podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share & Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode