Authors: D. Haberfellner, H. Ostad-Ahmad-Ghorabi
Affiliations: Vienna University of Technology, Institute for Engineering Design, Vienna, Austria, Magna Steyr Engineering, Germany
Emails: [email protected]
Journal: International Journal of Fundamental Physical Sciences (IJFPS)
Volume: 2, Issue: 3, Pages: 35-40, Date: September, 2012
ISSN: 2231-8186
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14331/ijfps.2012.330033
The public is increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. In the context of mobility, fluctuating fuel prices and energy costs highlight the urgent need for environmentally friendly and socially responsible transportation. This paper examines current trends in mobility with a focus on their potential sustainability performance. It evaluates economic, environmental, and social aspects of road, rail, water, and air transportation systems using a set of derived sustainability indicators.
Sustainability indicator, Urban Transportation, Sustainable Transportation