Behaviour change and planning in the urban realm can boost public transport

New urban districts are being designed with sustainable mobility, such as tram lines, included from the start. It is a great opportunity to make public transport the natural choice.

New urban districts are being designed with sustainable mobility, such as tram lines, included from the start. It is a great opportunity to make public transport the natural choice.

The Freiburg Vauban district is designed to have low energy needs

The Freiburg Vauban district is designed to have low energy needs

With dense populations and small footprints, urban areas offer one of the most fertile grounds for promoting sustainable transport, yet transport operators and local politicians seem often to fail to make best use of this opportunity.

The rising cost of fuel is making car users think about other journey options, and young people postpone getting a licence or a car. This is a big opportunity for change. Good network design offers opportunities for public transport to improve its environmental...