What are the best ways to make traffic systems environmentally friendly?

Buses create significant particulate pollution including those who claim to be zero emissions, have a low modal switch and are not compliant with World Health Organisation standards and can now be prosecuted under Ella’s Law and if you look at the falling usage since 1962, clearly a failing mode

Land use decisions need to put people and services in closer proximity. You shouldn't need to burn a gallon of gasoline to buy a gallon of milk. People should also be given a variety of quality options for getting around their town safely: connected sidewalks, frequently spaced safe crossings of roadways, safe separated bikeways, public transit that runs frequently, etc. Most trips in the US are 3 miles or shorter, a distance that can easily be covered in 15-20 minutes on a bicycle. A one mile walk takes 20 minutes. Active transportation not only gets people to where they need to go, it can replace gym visits and lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Traditionally, transport systems focus on "mobility." In other words, how far can you go and how fast? Urban sprawl results for which single-occupant vehicles are the most efficient way to travel. Instead, focus on "accessibility." How many destinations can you reach conveniently? Charge all transport users by distance and congestion. This encourages location of homes & businesses closer together. This promotes walking, cycling, transit, car-pooling, car sharing. Transportation prices (roadway tolls, parking fees, transit fares) are more than money. They are information. Properly designed, prices can help us make better land use and transportation decisions.

The obvious solution is to take an integrated approach to planning and to look at transport in relation to spatial planning. Understanding where people need to travel to, how far they need to travel and why they need to occupy those specific spaces at those times, we would be able to design multi-modal transit systems that at the heart of where people work, play and live can be zero transmission or at the very least prioritise pedestrians and NMTs

I know that switching to public transport is never easy, so at least I would say: encourage carpooling and ridesharing programs to reduce the number of individual vehicles on the road. Provide incentives for employers to support carpooling initiatives among their employees.

Learnt about many countries who optimise traffic flow by putting sensors on intersections to know the hourly and weekly flow of traffic, and synchronise traffic lights accordingly for minimising delays . I think this should work effectively at some of the congestion points in the city . OR Introduce one way streets at selected hours for normalising traffic flows

Optimizing traffic flow relies on strategic signal management, adjusting signal offsets, cycle lengths, and splits to synchronize signals, minimize stops, and reduce emissions. Actuated signals, responsive to real-time traffic, enable adaptive control, while coordinated systems create green waves, cutting delays. Embracing advanced tech like adaptive signal control or ITS enhances efficiency, fostering smoother traffic flow and mitigating environmental impact effectively.

Transportation operators/engineers can use traffic engineering techniques and technologies to improve the efficiency and reliability of the traffic network.

Maneras de reducir el impacto medioambiental del transporte de mercancías 1.-Renovar la flota de camiones. ... 2.-Formar a los transportistas para una conducción más eficiente. ... 3.-Maximizar la carga de los camiones. ... 4.-Nuevas tecnologías y maquinaria anti-contaminación. ... 5.-Combustibles alternativos.

Traffic optimization, with the examples indicated in the topic, is essential. ITS systems, when they are efficient, make it possible to speed up movement in urban centers. Also, the official synchronization of the traffic status with the maps of the different apps, which alert the user about situations on their route, would allow for better optimization of the roads. Along these lines, it may be interesting to accelerate the development of V2I technologies, for those vehicles that use only GPS technology without traffic updates.

Provide incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles, such as charging infrastructure development, tax credits, and other initiatives to promote cleaner modes of transportation. #electricvehicle

Con el uso de vehículos eléctricos, podemos contribuir a tener mejores beneficios ambientales en las cuidades . Eliminan por completo las emisiones de contaminantes criterio del escape. Se mejora la calidad del aire en las zonas donde circulan. Menor contaminación auditiva. Se favorece la salud de la población al disminuir la contaminación del aire.

Before promoting clean modes of transport, organisations can utilise simulation models to assess their existing and proposed systems so as to make the system more robust and efficient.

Transport Oriented Development (TOD) is an urbanization approach that combines land and transportation planning for a sustainable, efficient urban layout. It focuses on creating compact, mixed-use communities near quality public transport, aiming to reduce car dependence, shorten travel distances, and lower individual transport needs. This enhances urban areas' livability, accessibility, and walkability while significantly cutting greenhouse gas emissions. TOD also prioritizes preserving natural and cultural heritage, minimizing environmental impacts, and supporting sustainable development and environmental protection.

It is often the case that cities have expanded but that public transport has not accompanied this development, resulting in areas without access to public transport and therefore forcing citizens to use their private cars. It is also common for (urban) areas with dense public transport networks to overlap. It is therefore important to study land use and the different origins and destinations in order to optimise the public transport network from urban to suburban areas. Optimising these two measures would improve communication and reminimize the enviromental impacts.

Capacitar a los conductores en manejo a la defensiva esto pude ayudar a reducir el impacto ambiental , esto implica que tenga nuevos hábitos al volante y permite un ahorro de combustible y pude reducir los gases emitidos al aire.

Traditionally, transport systems focus on "mobility." In other words, how far can you go and how fast? Urban sprawl results for which single-occupant vehicles are the most efficient way to travel. Instead, focus on "accessibility." How many destinations can you reach conveniently? Charge all transport users by distance and congestion. This encourages location of homes & businesses closer together. This promotes walking, cycling, transit, car-pooling, car sharing. Transportation prices (roadway tolls, parking fees, transit fares) are more than money. They are information. Properly designed, prices can help us make better land use and transportation decisions.

The Treasury Green Book, WebTag and Stag penalise trams with its high modal switch 25-32% for the lost car revenue, and will not allow the monetisation of soft benefits such as clean air, regeneration, agglomeration, employment but to name a few and include them in the business case which again doesn’t allow the capex to be spread over the lifetime of the infrastructure and vehicles. Some tram system are achieving 145 years+ Blackpool and most mainland European trams systems. Vehicle still achieve 30-60 years service Sheffield 35 years+ Duvag, Tatra 60 years plus. This represents good value for the public purse, less is a failure by Dft and others

Transportation planners can boost clean vehicle adoption by collaborating with businesses for green fleet incentives, mandating eco-friendly procurement, and partnering with auto manufacturers to support clean vehicle production. Integrating clean vehicles into shared mobility, leveraging technology for emissions monitoring, and organizing community events also play vital roles. Public education and incentives for retrofitting and innovation contribute to a holistic strategy, fostering a sustainable and environmentally friendly traffic system. #cleanvehicle #transportation