Sustainable development and sustainable transport are becoming of higher and higher importance. A scientific approach to sustainable development analysis means, first of all, identification of relevant indicators. Based on literature review and regional professionals’ view, a total of 90 indicators have been chosen. They have been structured in five hierarchic levels. A total of five personal transport means alternatives have been analyzed in the research. The AHP method of analysis has been employed in which 75 professionals from the Western Balkan countries have filled appropriate questionnaire. The research presents their opinion about the capacity of each of the alternatives to contribute to the sustainable transport in the region, but also puts a light on perception of the professionals on importance of chosen indicators. The results of this research could be used for further research and could also help to decision making levels regarding sustainable transport and sustainable development.

The dynamic development of the societies and cities is significantly based on the role of transport. That means a number of issues need to be addressed in order to reduce emission, keep traffic noise on acceptable level, increase energy efficiency and mitigate long-term threats. One of the solutions is the implementation of electric and hybrid cars. This problem can be solved thanks to the sustainable mobility concept, in which transport needs are limited at the stage of planning spatial development from one side or in implementation of solutions based on electric & hybrid cars. This leads toward research for defining the indicators which would provide information to the policy makers for creating solutions for sustainable transportation and environmental protection. One of the scientific methods used in the research conducted in 6 Western Balkan countries is the AHP methodology and multi criteria decision making process for defining four pillars of indicators, social, economic, cultural, environmental indicators for possible implementation of different types of cars toward the fulfillment of the sustainability goals for the region of WBC's. WBC's as developing countries are still on the first stage in the process of defining indicators for policy making based on scientific methodology.