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Sustainable transport

Sustainable transport is about finding ways to move people, goods and information in ways that reduce its impact on the environment, the economy, and society.

Some options include:

  • using transport modes that use energy more efficiently, such as walking or cycling and public transport
  • improving transport choice by increasing the quality of public transport, cycling and walking facilities, services and environments
  • Improving the efficiency of our car use, such as using more fuel efficient vehicles, driving more efficiently, avoiding cold starts, and car pooling
  • using cleaner fuels and technologies
  • using telecommunications to reduce or replace physical travel, such as tele-working or tele-shopping
  • planning the layout of our cities to bring people and their needs closer together, and to make cities more vibrant and walkable
  • developing policies that allow and promote these options, such as the New Zealand Transport Strategy.

Last updated: 12 March 2008