Sustainable transport is a phrase which was coined in the late 20th century to describe all forms of transport which minimise emissions of carbon dioxide and pollutants. Sustainable transport can mean public transport, car sharing, walking and cycling as well as technology such as electric and hybrid cars and biodiesel. The term is based on the phrase sustainable energy.  The transition to an environmentally sustainable transport system involves a combination of technological and demand-side transport policies and practices.

Primary Objectives

• draw together experts in the field to debate and develop a programme of activities to support the delivery of sustainability in transport
• provide a focus for transfer of knowledge within the CIHT and with members of the other professional disciplines involved in sustainable transport issues
• act as a liaison between CIHT’s Technical Boards and key external organisations such as ASC, the CLG and DfT
• promote new ideas, best practice and a better understanding of the complex issues, such as Demand Management, New Development, Accessibility Planning, TMA’s, BID’s  and Travel Planning
• support research into ensuring that sustainable transport solutions are effective
• develop guidance notes, good practice examples and/or articles for journals on the topic area
• promote, or take part in, conferences, seminars and other forms of Continuing Professional Development
• probe and challenge the existing way of thinking