An important compentant of a sustainable future is a transport system which itself is sustainable: that is, it must require modest amounts of non-renewable resources, move goods and people relatively efficiently and be easily maintainable.
The main components of sustainable transport are as follows:
Low Speed Sea Transport
Low Speed Inland Shipping/Barges
Railways
Efficient Long Distance and Local Bus Networks
Other Communal Transport
Bicycle
Foot
For more information on railways, click below:
The components of unsustainable transport are as follows:
Cars especially those with only one occupant
Air Travel
Road Freight
High Speed Ferries and Shipping
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More information will be added in the near future
