An analysis of urban transport
This paper reviews the challenges and opportunities for transport in
urban areas. It finds that the impact of transport on the people that
live and work in cities goes beyond the benefits of mobility and the
economic consequences of congestion. Poor air quality, ill health and
road accidents from transport in urban areas all impose significant
additional costs on society. Transport also significantly contributes
to the negative experiences of urban streets and public spaces. The
evidence presented in this paper suggests a growing need for government
to define a long-term vision for urban transport which rebalances its
competing demands.
