Exploring the ideas and innovations needed to create a sustainable transportation system.
As cities have grown rapidly over the past century, so have the sprawling, car-dependent suburban neighbourhoods that surround them. These current patterns of growth are unsustainable, and they cause wide-ranging social, economic and environmental concerns—from congestion and longer commute times to increased air pollution and inactive lifestyles.
Smarter urban planning would encourage compact, dense communities built around efficient public transit and walkable spaces. Such neighbourhoods would increase our options for active transportation, reduce sprawl and allow for shorter commutes, less money spent on fuel and reduced vehicle emissions.
