The Role of Transportation in Sustainable Development

Mosaberpanah, Mohammad Ali; Khales, Sina Darban

doi:10.1061/9780784412688.053

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“…As for transport, which has a particular impact on the natural environment and that, due to its very nature, should meet the sustainability requirements, it is possible to notice some concrete measures taken in that regard [37]. Transport focuses on the sustainable development goals [38] that relate mainly to energy consumption, alternative sources of energy and pollution reduction technologies [39,40]. In the case of maritime transport, these measures predominantly include air and water pollution, with a particular focus on terminal operations and vessel handling at ports.…”

Section: Literature Review 21 the Concept Of Sustainable Development And Decouplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Linkages between Energy Delivery and Economic Growth from the Point of View of Sustainable Development and Seaports

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This paper presents the synchronisation of economic cycles of GDP and crude oil and oil products cargo volumes in major Polish seaports. On the one hand, this issue fits into the concept of sustainable development including decoupling; on the other hand, the synchronisation may be an early warning tool. Crude oil and oil products cargo volumes are a specific barometer that predicts the next economic cycle, especially as they are primary sources of energy production. The research study applies a number of TRAMO/SEATS methods, the Hodrick–Prescott filter, spectral analysis, correlation and cross-correlation function. Noteworthy is the modern approach of using synchronisation of economic cycles as a tool, which was described in the paper. According to the study results, the cyclical components of the cargo traffic and GDP were affected by the leakage of other short-term cycles. However, based on the cross-correlation, it was proved that changes in crude oil and oil products cargo volumes preceded changes in GDP by 1–3 quarters, which may be valuable information for decision-makers and economic development planners.

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Section: Literature Review 21 the Concept Of Sustainable Development And Decouplingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Linkages between Energy Delivery and Economic Growth from the Point of View of Sustainable Development and Seaports

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“…Sustainable development, therefore, involves using the achievements of mankind and natural resources and leaving them in the same condition for the next generations. Sustainable development relates to three dimensions, which include: (1) Society-within which access to natural resources should be ensured for present and future generations, (2) Economy-which uses available resources to implement increasingly cost-effective processes, and (3) Environment-within which consumption and rational disposal of available resources should be taken into account, including their "footprints" [11]. Due to the need to preserve the environment in a state that enables the life of society in the future, an important term directly related to sustainable development is CO 2 emission and its harmful impact on the natural environment.…”

Section: The Concept Of Sustainable Development In the Context Of Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is obvious that transport and its impact on the environment are not sustainable. Defining sustainable transport requires, first of all, relating it to the three aspects of sustainable development, i.e., society, economy and the environment [11]. Thisaiveerasingam and Jayaweera Bandara considered sustainability in relation to transport in the context of five dimensions corresponding to the three aspects indicated above.…”

Section: The Concept Of Sustainable Development In the Context Of Transportmentioning

confidence: 99%

Analysis of Incentives to Eco-Driving for Car Rental Companies’ Customers

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The problem of road traffic is one of the key challenges that cities will have to deal with in the future. It is also a problem directly related to the concept of sustainable development. Reducing the negative impact of road traffic in future cities can be achieved through cooperation in the following areas: social—shaping customer behavior and habits, economic—changing attitudes towards owning a car, and environmental—aimed at reducing the vehicle’s impact on the natural environment. A literature review was used to identify the research gap concerning the impact of the incentive system on increasing the environmental performance of drivers under short-term rental. Referring to the research gap, the main goal of the article is to identify the attractiveness of eco-driving incentives for drivers under short-term rental. The study used the survey method. The study was based on 323 completed questionnaires (female—122 and male—201). The following methods were also used in the analysis of the results: Anderson–Darling, Mood’s Median test and Kruskal Wallis multiple pairwise comparisons. The evaluation of the attractiveness of the incentive to eco-driving depends on the characteristic of the client who rents the car. Thus, it is possible to shape incentive systems for car rental customers that can shape their positive behavior on the road. Among the most attractive incentives for eco-driving in a rented car are: the possibility of upgrading a car in the next rental, discount for future rental and free car-wash.

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“…Martin and Rogers presented that a transportation pattern developed the regional economy [22]. Mosaberpanahi and Khales [23] explained that the satisfaction of a community based on accessibility to a cheaper transportation system was a part of sustainable transportation.…”

Section: Transportation Sustainabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Taxi Downsizing: A New Approach to Efficiency and Sustainability in the Taxi Industry

2019

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Taxis are considered one of the symbols of urban transportation systems due to their large daily traveling mileage. Taking into account hatchback cars with two rows of seats, this paper presents a new approach to taxi efficiency by decreasing the vehicle size. The policy’s influences on fuel consumption, emission, safety, and economic efficiency are comprehensively analyzed. With supplementary surveys of taxi passengers, a total of 1110 taxi trips are observed at nine busy locations. The results show that the trunk is not used in 88% of taxi trips in Hangzhou. It is estimated that downsizing each taxi results in annual decreases in fuel consumption by 1600 L, CO by 311.9 kg, HC by 15.4 kg, and NOx by 8.9 kg. By using a small car as a taxi instead of a standard car, the annual fixed cost plus the fuel cost will be reduced by 38%. By analyzing GPS data of 7081 taxis in Hangzhou, we found a network-wide average taxi speed of 23 km/h. Since the average speed of taxis is relatively low in urban areas, the use of small cars could provide drivers with higher maneuver capability, while increasing the safety of small cars. According to the findings of this paper, using small cars will increase the efficiency and sustainability of the taxi industry.

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The Role of Transportation in Sustainable Development

Cited by 21 publications

References 7 publications

Linkages between Energy Delivery and Economic Growth from the Point of View of Sustainable Development and Seaports

Linkages between Energy Delivery and Economic Growth from the Point of View of Sustainable Development and Seaports

Analysis of Incentives to Eco-Driving for Car Rental Companies’ Customers

Taxi Downsizing: A New Approach to Efficiency and Sustainability in the Taxi Industry

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