critical thinking report for environment

A sustainable transportation system is one in which fuel consumption, vehicle emissions, safety, congestion, and social and economic access are of such levels that they can be sustained into the indefinite future without causing great or irreparable harm to future generations of people throughout the world.

Efficient Travel

High-Impact Travel		Low-Impact Travel
Inefficient Unnecessarily large engines, airplanes, and idling vehicles all waste fuel.		Efficient Appropriately sized engines, used only when necessary
Individual Empty seats are wasted opportunities. All multiple-occupancy vehicles are most efficient when fully occupied.		Group Full trains and busses are among the most efficient vehicles, while empty trains and busses are among the least.
Gas-powered Most traditional transportation relies on carbon emissions, including electric trains powered by coal-burning plants.		Renewable Energy Innovative technology, such as electric cars, as well as the more old-fashioned bicycle

http://fueleconomy.gov /

Location, Location, Location

Urban

Central

Public transit links

https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgWqJ3tSNKM

METRO light rail in Phoenix, Arizona helps meeting attendees to reduce their carbon footprint when attending conferences. Courtesy of METRO Light Rail.

Non-Urban Locations

https://burningman.org/event/preparation/getting-there-and-back /

Group Transportation

BENEFITS TO ATTENDEES

Chance to socialize

Freedom to relax

No worries about directions or parking

Bus drop off location is typically closer then parking lot

Potential on board amenities

Increased safety

Group Transportation

BENEFITS TO STAFF