Abstract
In order to achieve emission reduction targets in the passenger transport sector, the demand side and especially the mobility behavior of consumers deserve special attention. It is unlikely that such behavior will change without significant political intervention, nor will single policy instruments be sufficient to induce the needed changes. In this study, therefore, we analyze the design of so-called disruptive policy packages required to drastically reduce passenger transport emissions in industrialized countries and illustrate it for the case of Austria. Our research approach consists of three methods: a literature review to develop a policy category system, expert interviews to build effective policy packages and a stakeholder workshop to identify the specific needs of different geographical areas. For the design of successful policy packages, we identify two critical dimensions, disruptiveness (having high-level and rapid effectiveness) and implementability. A well-balanced combination of diverse policy instruments is required to adequately address both dimensions.
Highlights
Passenger transport is a key contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, as such, it is a significant driver of climate change
With consumers habitually following unsustainable practices due to path dependencies (Berger et al, 2014) and fossil-based, motorized individual transport on the rise around the world, society desperately needs to rethink current system structures and support a transformation towards sustainable mobility (Geels et al, 2017). We address these challenges by focusing on the design of disruptive policy packages for passenger transport, as applied in the industrialized country case of Austria
In order to have a truly disruptive impact, a policy package needs to strike a balance between being highly effective and being socially acceptable
Summary
Passenger transport is a key contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, as such, it is a significant driver of climate change. In addition to emitting large amounts of GHG, passenger transport has experienced one of the largest growth rates of all sectors in recent decades (Sims et al, 2014). We address these challenges by focusing on the design of disruptive policy packages for passenger transport, as applied in the industrialized country case of Austria. These policy packages can be used to change the mobility system quickly and efficiently
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