Why do five reasons people and environmental accessible and durable benefit from public transport
Public transport provides significant benefits not only for individuals and families, but also for communities and environment - especially when it is made more accessible and inexpensive. (μεταφορικη ηλιουπολη)
Improvement in mobility increases the quality of life, enhances public health, and increases economic opportunities. The data and statistics below highlight that governments should prioritize public transport to address climate change and reduce inequality.
1. Sulabh transport is important to fight climate change
Public transport is more than a feature - it is a powerful tool for environmental protection. Since transport is about 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making the system more durable can have a major impact.
When the group travel becomes efficient and inexpensive, people are more likely to leave their cars behind. On the other hand, high ticket prices discourage potential users, leading to greater cars on the road, greater traffic congestion and pollution.
A remarkable example is Germany's 9 monthly tickets started in summer of 2022. According to a survey by Dutash Bahn and Association of Transport Companies, 10% of trips during the first three months were carried out by train instead of car, the estimated 1.5 million vehicles were removed from the roads.
Climate transit policies save these times, money and energy-while reducing emissions. They also promote climate justice by increasing mobility for all, especially a low -income communities that rely on public transport for access to work, education and healthcare.
2. Accessible transport promotes social equity
It is important to afford transportation in a world where Energy and life costs are increasing.
Many families experience "double energy vulnerability", where they struggle not only with heat, cooking and electricity energy zoal bills, but also with the rising cost of travel. The increase in each rent for buses or trains affects low -income individuals who already tolerate congested routes and limited connections.
Accelerated public transport helps to close the distance of opportunity by providing giving cesses in the margins of jobs, education and services.
3. Transportation must consider gender inequality and safety
Women are one of the most frequent users of public transport - but they often feel the least safe. Studies show that women look 10% more unsafe on metro and 6% more insecure on buses compared to men.
Due to security concerns, many women and LGBTQIA+ community members pay more for safe travel options - often choosing taxis or indirect routes. In New York, Rudin Center's research found that women and gender minorities pay an extra 26 to $ 50 extra per month for safe travel - an event known as "Pink Tax".
Considering this issue, there has been progress in some regions. In the state of Karnataka, India, free bus travel was introduced for women after the Greenpiece campaign. The result: In the first two weeks, an increase of 23% in mobility, only 32.8% of the national employees' more jobs offer for groups.
When the needs of women's mobility are met, the benefits extend many of the transportation - they affect the economy and social inclusion.
4. Public transport supports 1 people with disabilities
Globally 1.3 billion people live with a significant disability - 1 in 1 in the 6th of the world. Making public transport systems more accessible is not just a social good - it is a necessity.
London is often cited as a leader, in which all buses are equipped with wheelchair-convenient and a third of the metro stations. Still, there are challenges in ensuring complete accessibility.
Japan has also gone ahead. Tokyo has a fleet of low-floor buses, and many cities have redesigned redesigned terminals for Access Accessibility-Initiatives displayed during paralympic games.
More progress is needed, especially for those who have the limits of blind, visual, deaf, older or mobility. Unless it works for everyone, the public transport system cannot be considered durable.
5. Public transport must also be reached in rural areas
Many rural communities lack reliable access to public transport. Residents of these areas often face travel costs and traveling more than urban residents.
Not only reducing greenhouse gas emissions by expanding public transport in rural regions - it also combines people with complex services such as healthcare, education and employment.
Governments and businesses must prioritize clean energy rooms in transport systems and ensure affordable and accense cess for all. Durable transportation should be viewed as a means of creating more incorporated, connected and car -free cities.
Impact?
Low emissions, more jobs, improve health through increased physical activity, strong bonding of the community and reduced social isolation. (μεταφορικη βουλα)
