Abstract
ABSTRACT Transportation is a process that moves people from one place to another. It is an essential issue in our lives and people cannot live without it. Transport provides access for people from their home to their work, education, health services, shops, and other services. Transportation system in developing countries is suffering from many problems such as: traffic congestion, lack of reliable and safe public transportation, road accidents, and difficulties for non-motorized transport. Transportation sector is the highest sector responsible for negative environmental impacts in the cities. It is responsible for high air and noise pollution and generating greenhouse gas emissions. Transportation master plans are essential, they are not less important than urban master plans and many cities lack the preparation of these plans. Establishing a sustainable and green urban transport system with an integrated approach to policymakers and decision-makers is essential. This system will change the direction of urban transport and mobility toward a more sustainable and green future by providing and developing affordable, economically viable, people-oriented and environment-friendly transport systems. This research studies the current situation and problems facing the transportation system in developing countries in general and in Egypt specifically. It also presents the Egyptian Government intervention in solving mobility and transportation problems. Finally, the research examines the strategies and methods that transportation professionals must use to address sustainable and green transportation.
Highlights
Cities are changing and growing rapidly, and as the population increases the demand for more and different types of houses, job opportunities and access to services increases, causing the increase of modes of transport and the number of vehicles on the roads [1].M
Transportation system in developing countries is suffering from many problems such as: traffic congestion, lack of reliable and safe public transportation, road accidents, and difficulties for non-motorized transport
Transportation sector is the highest sector responsible for negative environmental impacts in the cities. It is responsible for high air and noise pollution and generating greenhouse gas emissions
Summary
Cities are changing and growing rapidly, and as the population increases the demand for more and different types of houses, job opportunities and access to services increases, causing the increase of modes of transport and the number of vehicles on the roads [1]. Many commuters living in developing cities depend on informal paratransit services because it on-demand mobility, easy to find and catch, and the service covers all areas especially the areas that are deprived of formal transport supply These informal transport systems carry major problems; they increase the traffic congestion, produce air and noise pollution, responsible for traffic accidents, and promote violence among route cartels. Monorail systems respect the environment, they have the least negative impacts regarding to environmental measures such as noise and air pollution, traffic congestions and harmful emissions They are one of the cleanest options for mass public transport, as they run on electricity or battery. (5) Reduce traffic congestion: Supporting green transport modes such as bicycles, carpooling, and electric motorcycles will decrease the number of vehicles on roads. (6) Reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources: Using green modes of transportation will decrease the demand on fuel and gasoline
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