So...what are your views? Is there really a transport problem? Do the benefits of motorized transport outweigh the costs? Are there any minor (or perhaps major) changes you personally feel could make our present transport system more sustainable?


There is no doubt that transport plays a very important factor in our everyday life. It is not just essential in for economic progress, but it has improved our quality of life. Transport enables the movement of both people and goods from one place to another.It makes life easier as it offers a great deal of choice, if for example your car breaks down you have other alternatives such as bus,or train.
Businesses have also benefited from transport a great deal as they are able to move their goods from one place to another. But despite all these benefits transport contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions, which is one of the green house gases contributing to climate change. Research done in 2006 has shown that transport was responsible for accumulating 24% which is approximately 130 million tonnes.Road transport accounted for 92%. This is really shocking and i think if we keep going this way there will be terrible consequences. The sad fact is something will probably only be done when it is too late, and we are forced to do something about the problem.
www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/analysis.pdf

I think the transport system does need major changes, but I don't think they will take place any time soon, as the government will probably not be willing to spend allot of money on it. Maybe small changes need to be introduced first, like promoting a healthier life style to people, so that instead of driving they may decide to walk or ride a bike. Although a healthier life style is promoted i don't think that it is promoted enough. Transport also needs to go green, instead of petrol other planet friendly gases need to be used. This will help the environment and make life healthier