Today, 28 July 2025, CIHT launches a new article Sustainable Transport Integration: Global Success Stories, which includes a range of global case studies exploring the integration of sustainable transport modes. 

Alone, no single alternative transportation mode can challenge the dominance of private use vehicles, but when combined effectively, public transport and active travel can offer people increased travel choices.  

This article explains the importance of effective integration between different sustainable transport modes, drawing upon case studies from around the world. 

More sustainable transport choices, like public transport, walking, cycling and wheeling benefits everyone. Better integration reduces reliance on cars, a reliance that may drive some people into financial hardship to access essential services, employment and education. Enabling choice is key to ensuring a just transition to net zero as transport professionals endeavour to decarbonise the sector. At the same time, improving integration between active travel and public transport enables more people to build physical activity into their daily lives. The health benefits are significant- being physically active reduces a person’s risk of dementia by 30%, depression by 30%, heart disease by 40%, type 2 diabetes by 40% and osteoporosis by 50%.  

Modal shift to sustainable transport is key to creating a cleaner and greener transport network, reducing the health implications of air and noise pollution and helping the UK to deliver on its climate commitments.