In order to take single-occupancy vehicles off roads, emit less emissions and reduce traffic congestion, governments and councils can look to creative ways to make a sustainable impact through transport alternatives. There are two primary solutions to this—private ridesharing and On-Demand transport solutions. A great way for businesses to reduce their emissions is by offering corporate carpooling programs. These programs are privately accessed on a closed network available to employees only, and are funded by institutions to encourage staff to make transit habit changes.
By encouraging carpooling within an organisation, employers and employees will experience a reduction in commuting costs, cultural change is implemented and sustainability targets that are entwined in corporate social responsibility are met. Carpooling allows organisations to reduce their overall carbon emissions and take their responsibility and due diligence to the environment seriously.
For example, When the Woolworths Group commenced their carpooling program, they sustained trips per month and have saved approximately kg of CO2 in their first few months of operation. In theory, the more people using a bus or train, the lower the emissions will be per passenger mile. Consequently, unnecessary Greenhouse Gases are being emitted and operational costs from transit operators are also wasted. Thus, another great way to reduce emissions is through Demand-Responsive Transport solutions—namely On-Demand shuttle buses or taxis that can be accessed through public transport initiatives.
In rural areas it is a known challenge to service larger zones with reliable and efficient transport. This is where Demand-Responsive Transport comes in as a solution—allowing a more personalised service for the passenger through flexibility in their transit schedule. This means that operators are able to bring to the community a new level of efficiency in their service never seen before. Furthermore, councils and Transit Operators are able to run more efficient, environmentally sustainable and profitable services.
It's essential for the future of the environment and future generations to reduce the high level of pollution created from human movement—including the use of transportation.
In addition to this, Transit Agencies and Governments to enable transit alternatives that are more environmentally friendly, economical and tailored to the community. This is the equivalent of taking passenger cars off the road for one year. Public transportation use saves the U. The latest research shows that in , U. This increased demand means transit operators must move faster to incorporate touchless, fully digitized payment systems.
Safety and comfort have always been a concern for transit riders, and a post-pandemic public will have to be convinced that it is safe to return. Comfort levels are highly variable , largely depending on crowd density in peak hours.
To bring passengers back, transit agencies must continuously monitor vehicle loads and consider changes to mitigate crowding. Taking other steps such as visible hygiene measures and mask-wearing can also help reassure passengers. Transit agencies should also focus on improving the quality of the ride itself: a smoother, quieter bus ride can reduce stress and attract riders.
Zero-emission buses earn high marks from riders with their quiet and smooth operation. They especially valued the quietness and steadiness of the e-buses, compared to the louder ride of conventional buses. The public is very aware of sustainability in public transport, and while any transit option is better for the environment than a private car, the public has a strong perception of the negative impacts of diesel buses on local air quality and climate change overall.
A Korean study showed that metropolitan bus passengers are willing to pay more to use zero-emission buses, knowing they help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Zero-emission buses can have a direct impact on improving transit ridership in a post-pandemic world. They improve sustainability and air quality. In such a case, we could ensure a sustainable, inhabitable living environment on Earth for future generations to come.
One way to contribute to nature conservation and help tackle climate change is to use more public transport services. Why not travel shorter distances inside the city on foot or by public transport instead of a car and by doing that save time and the environment, and even stay healthy?
Peep Mardiste, a member of the Estonian Green Movement board, talks in more depth about the beneficial impacts public transport has on nature and the environment. Most of the emissions from the transport sector are produced by private vehicles such as cars. Greater utilization of public transport services over personal vehicle use is one of the best ways on how to reduce emissions and helps to save the environment.
Many cities have successfully managed to reduce CO 2 emissions by as much as 50 percent by reducing or limiting the flow of private cars. The excessive number of cars coming into a city does have harmful effects on nature and human health.
The number of cars in cities cannot grow indefinitely, because, at some point, space runs out and people and their vehicles will not fit.
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