Ways to Activate Urban Transport to Achieve Urban Sustainability

Abstract

The past few decades have witnessed a significant increase in the number of cars at the expense of public transport, as a result of the economic development in cities, which was accompanied by the possibility of buying a private car on the one hand and the expansion and spread of the city on the other hand. Although public transportation is so important, it cannot be the only alternative in transportation.The research idea referred to achieving urban sustainability by increasing accessibility opportunities through activating the role of public transport and reducing the use of private cars to a minimum. Urban sustainability can be achieved in several ways, and the research assumes that one of these ways lies in activating the role of public transport in cities. The research tries to shed light on the role of direct public transportation in urban development. The research relied on its methodology on the statistical indicators and evidence contained in international scientific studies in this field. The research confirmed his hypothesis that transport has a very positive impact on achieving urban sustainability. Therefore, the role of public transport must be activated and opportunities for its success must be provided.