Looking over the horizon: Transport and reduced CO2 emissions in the UK by 2030

Transport is a major user of carbon-based fuels, and achievement of the targets set at the Kyoto Protocol and elsewhere means that the European Union and national governments must reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in all sectors, including transport. This paper reports on a recently completed study for the UK government on the options available to meet a 60% CO2 reduction target by 2030 in the UK transport sector. The study follows a backcasting study approach, developing a business as usual baseline for transport emissions, and two alternative scenarios to 2030. Different policy measures are assessed and assembled into mutually supporting policy packages (PP). Although 2030 seems a long way ahead, action must be taken now if the targets for CO2 reduction are to be met. The achievement of a carbon-efficient transport future, combined with holding travel levels at present levels, is likely to be very difficult. A major transformation in the way transport and urban planning is carried out is required. As transport and urban planners, we need to think very differently in tackling the new environmental and liveability imperative.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VGG-4P18B5B-1/2/0564c9961dfd0fb5ce2518af664f1546
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/29485010
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Hickman, Robin
  • Banister, David
• Publication Date: 2007-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 377-387
• Serial:
  • Transport Policy
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0967-070X
  • Serial URL: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/096707X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air pollution; Air pollution sources; Air quality management; Carbon dioxide; City planning; Environmental policy; Exhaust gases; Future; Global warming; Policy analysis; Transportation planning; Urban transportation policy
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; I15: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01080102
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Oct 26 2007 11:57AM