Title of article :
Developing pathways to low carbon land-based passenger transport in Great Britain by 2050
Author/Authors :
Abigail L. Bristow، نويسنده , , Miles Tight، نويسنده , , Alison Pridmore، نويسنده , , Anthony D. May، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
Pages :
9
From page :
3427
To page :
3435
Abstract :
The key aim of this paper is to examine strategic pathways to low carbon personal transport in Britain and to compare these with the current trajectory of transport policy. A 2050 baseline was established using trend information, forecasts and best evidence from the literature on response to policy intervention. A range of strategies are tested including: technological development, pricing, public transport and soft measures. We conclude that even dramatic technological advance cannot meet the more stringent targets for carbon reduction in the absence of considerable behavioural change. The most promising combinations of measures involve clear price signals to encourage both a reduction in the use of motorised transport and the development and purchase of more efficient vehicles; decarbonisation of public transport and facilitating measures to enhance access whilst reducing the need for motorised travel.
Keywords :
Climate change , Transport , Low carbon transport
Journal title :
Energy Policy
Serial Year :
2008
Journal title :
Energy Policy
Record number :
972282
Link To Document :
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