Sustainable transport strategies to realise a low-carbon transport sector

Submitted by saladin on Thu, 03/24/2022 - 09:52

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Sustainable transport strategies to realise a low-carbon transport sector

Promoting the use of public transport, specifically, buses can effectively reduce fuel consumption from the transport sector. It is also a means to reduce traffic congestion – a major problem in cities. With the urbanization rate expected to rise over the years, traffic congestion is likely to worsen without intervention. Additionally, air pollution can be substantially decreased by taking cars off the road. The impact of increased mass public transport adoption on GHG emissions and energy demand is further examined in the STS scenario, simultaneously with a higher ambition for transport electrification. The current development of a “double‐track rail route”to facilitate goods distribution and enhance tourism could be a significant transition and promote energy efficiency in the transportation sector.

Several potential technical barriers to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles are increased demand for grid electricity, and the lack of charging facilities. A close collaboration between the province and power development agency should be fostered to carefully deliberate the potential impact on the power and grid infrastructure. Additionally, the provincial government should take a lead in establishing an extensive charging infrastructure and expanding public transport infrastructure.