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T1 Using smart transport technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in Asia
A1 UN.ESCAP,
YR 2019
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/344
PB United Nations
AB <p>The transport sector plays a fundamental role in the social and economic development of society. A life without access to modern transport services is next to impossible today. Almost every human activity is linked to the transport sector: connecting students to schools and universities, workers to their workplaces, consumers to sellers or enabling participation in social and leisure activities, to name a few. As the sector is primarily powered by fossil fuels, it is responsible for environmental externalities such as greenhouse gas emissions.</p>
<p> In 2016, the transport sector was responsible for 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, an increase of 71 per cent over 1990 levels, with transport by road responsible for 75 per cent of transport emissions. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions, it also contributes to traffic congestion, noise pollution and road crashes. Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region in recent decades has resulted in a corresponding rise in motorization and consequently, an increase in the ownership of motorized two- and four-wheeler vehicles, in particular in urban centres. Cities in the Asia-Pacific region are responsible for 75 per cent of the region's greenhouse gas emissions, which is set to increase because of rapid urbanization. In the absence of integrated transport planning and against the backdrop of rising income levels, privately owned motorized two-, and four-wheelers have become the preferred choice for daily transport in many cities in the region. This has put a strain on urban transport infrastructure, which in some cases has shown that it has been unable to keep pace with the increase in private vehicles.</p>
<p> Traffic jams are a daily occurrence in most major cities of the region, presenting policymakers with the challenge of meeting the growing transport needs of city dwellers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector. As part of efforts towards achieving low-carbon mobility, policymakers are considering a mix of technology improvements and policy measures, such as improving vehicle technology and efficiency; promoting a modal shift from private to public transport and non-motorized transport; and reducing individual travel demand through congestion pricing. Technology plays an important role in the process, as advances in information communications technologies (ICT) have resulted in increased deployment of them in the transport sector. Smart transport systems, including intelligent transport systems, is the umbrella term, which embraces a range of technology applications that integrate drivers, vehicles and transport infrastructure in a way that improves overall transport efficiency. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has defined intelligent transport systems within the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the diverse nature of smart transport technologies: "Intelligent transport systems are an agglomeration of diverse technologies that enhance the sustainability of transport systems in a safer, smarter and greener way." </p>
<p>Because of various advantages to address traffic issues, improve transport efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, smart transport systems have been adopted for many years around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is not an exception, although the advances in deploying smart transport technologies, in general, are relatively slow and fragmented among countries in the region. Social and environmental needs of such technologies are quite simple; they increase traffic efficiency and safety, thereby mitigating associated negative externalities to society.</p>
<p> Unlike previous studies about smart transport systems, this study was triggered by some fundamental questions: (a) What is the status of nationally determined contributions with regard to the transport sector in the region? (b) Do smart transport systems, including traditional and emerging ones, generate positive benefits to the environment? (c) To what extent can smart transport systems positively affect the environment by focusing on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? (d) From the subregional perspective, what are the tangible benefits of smart transport systems in terms of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions? and (e) To what extent can smart transport systems contribute to nationally determined contributions in the region?</p>
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TY - GEN
T1 - Using smart transport technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in Asia
AU - UN.ESCAP
Y1 - 2019
UR - https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/344
PB - United Nations
AB - The transport sector plays a fundamental role in the social and economic development of society. A life without access to modern transport services is next to impossible today. Almost every human activity is linked to the transport sector: connecting students to schools and universities, workers to their workplaces, consumers to sellers or enabling participation in social and leisure activities, to name a few. As the sector is primarily powered by fossil fuels, it is responsible for environmental externalities such as greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2016, the transport sector was responsible for 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, an increase of 71 per cent over 1990 levels, with transport by road responsible for 75 per cent of transport emissions. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions, it also contributes to traffic congestion, noise pollution and road crashes. Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region in recent decades has resulted in a corresponding rise in motorization and consequently, an increase in the ownership of motorized two- and four-wheeler vehicles, in particular in urban centres. Cities in the Asia-Pacific region are responsible for 75 per cent of the region's greenhouse gas emissions, which is set to increase because of rapid urbanization. In the absence of integrated transport planning and against the backdrop of rising income levels, privately owned motorized two-, and four-wheelers have become the preferred choice for daily transport in many cities in the region. This has put a strain on urban transport infrastructure, which in some cases has shown that it has been unable to keep pace with the increase in private vehicles.
Traffic jams are a daily occurrence in most major cities of the region, presenting policymakers with the challenge of meeting the growing transport needs of city dwellers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector. As part of efforts towards achieving low-carbon mobility, policymakers are considering a mix of technology improvements and policy measures, such as improving vehicle technology and efficiency; promoting a modal shift from private to public transport and non-motorized transport; and reducing individual travel demand through congestion pricing. Technology plays an important role in the process, as advances in information communications technologies (ICT) have resulted in increased deployment of them in the transport sector. Smart transport systems, including intelligent transport systems, is the umbrella term, which embraces a range of technology applications that integrate drivers, vehicles and transport infrastructure in a way that improves overall transport efficiency. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has defined intelligent transport systems within the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the diverse nature of smart transport technologies: "Intelligent transport systems are an agglomeration of diverse technologies that enhance the sustainability of transport systems in a safer, smarter and greener way."
Because of various advantages to address traffic issues, improve transport efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, smart transport systems have been adopted for many years around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is not an exception, although the advances in deploying smart transport technologies, in general, are relatively slow and fragmented among countries in the region. Social and environmental needs of such technologies are quite simple; they increase traffic efficiency and safety, thereby mitigating associated negative externalities to society.
Unlike previous studies about smart transport systems, this study was triggered by some fundamental questions: (a) What is the status of nationally determined contributions with regard to the transport sector in the region? (b) Do smart transport systems, including traditional and emerging ones, generate positive benefits to the environment? (c) To what extent can smart transport systems positively affect the environment by focusing on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? (d) From the subregional perspective, what are the tangible benefits of smart transport systems in terms of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions? and (e) To what extent can smart transport systems contribute to nationally determined contributions in the region?
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Traffic jams are a daily occurrence in most major cities of the region, presenting policymakers with the challenge of meeting the growing transport needs of city dwellers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector. As part of efforts towards achieving low-carbon mobility, policymakers are considering a mix of technology improvements and policy measures, such as improving vehicle technology and efficiency; promoting a modal shift from private to public transport and non-motorized transport; and reducing individual travel demand through congestion pricing. Technology plays an important role in the process, as advances in information communications technologies (ICT) have resulted in increased deployment of them in the transport sector. Smart transport systems, including intelligent transport systems, is the umbrella term, which embraces a range of technology applications that integrate drivers, vehicles and transport infrastructure in a way that improves overall transport efficiency. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has defined intelligent transport systems within the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the diverse nature of smart transport technologies: "Intelligent transport systems are an agglomeration of diverse technologies that enhance the sustainability of transport systems in a safer, smarter and greener way."
Because of various advantages to address traffic issues, improve transport efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, smart transport systems have been adopted for many years around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is not an exception, although the advances in deploying smart transport technologies, in general, are relatively slow and fragmented among countries in the region. Social and environmental needs of such technologies are quite simple; they increase traffic efficiency and safety, thereby mitigating associated negative externalities to society.
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In 2016, the transport sector was responsible for 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, an increase of 71 per cent over 1990 levels, with transport by road responsible for 75 per cent of transport emissions. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions, it also contributes to traffic congestion, noise pollution and road crashes. Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region in recent decades has resulted in a corresponding rise in motorization and consequently, an increase in the ownership of motorized two- and four-wheeler vehicles, in particular in urban centres. Cities in the Asia-Pacific region are responsible for 75 per cent of the region's greenhouse gas emissions, which is set to increase because of rapid urbanization. In the absence of integrated transport planning and against the backdrop of rising income levels, privately owned motorized two-, and four-wheelers have become the preferred choice for daily transport in many cities in the region. This has put a strain on urban transport infrastructure, which in some cases has shown that it has been unable to keep pace with the increase in private vehicles.
Traffic jams are a daily occurrence in most major cities of the region, presenting policymakers with the challenge of meeting the growing transport needs of city dwellers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector. As part of efforts towards achieving low-carbon mobility, policymakers are considering a mix of technology improvements and policy measures, such as improving vehicle technology and efficiency; promoting a modal shift from private to public transport and non-motorized transport; and reducing individual travel demand through congestion pricing. Technology plays an important role in the process, as advances in information communications technologies (ICT) have resulted in increased deployment of them in the transport sector. Smart transport systems, including intelligent transport systems, is the umbrella term, which embraces a range of technology applications that integrate drivers, vehicles and transport infrastructure in a way that improves overall transport efficiency. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has defined intelligent transport systems within the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the diverse nature of smart transport technologies: "Intelligent transport systems are an agglomeration of diverse technologies that enhance the sustainability of transport systems in a safer, smarter and greener way."
Because of various advantages to address traffic issues, improve transport efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, smart transport systems have been adopted for many years around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is not an exception, although the advances in deploying smart transport technologies, in general, are relatively slow and fragmented among countries in the region. Social and environmental needs of such technologies are quite simple; they increase traffic efficiency and safety, thereby mitigating associated negative externalities to society.
Unlike previous studies about smart transport systems, this study was triggered by some fundamental questions: (a) What is the status of nationally determined contributions with regard to the transport sector in the region? (b) Do smart transport systems, including traditional and emerging ones, generate positive benefits to the environment? (c) To what extent can smart transport systems positively affect the environment by focusing on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? (d) From the subregional perspective, what are the tangible benefits of smart transport systems in terms of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions? and (e) To what extent can smart transport systems contribute to nationally determined contributions in the region?
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T1 - Using smart transport technologies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in Asia
AU - UN.ESCAP
UR - https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12870/344
PB - United Nations
AB - The transport sector plays a fundamental role in the social and economic development of society. A life without access to modern transport services is next to impossible today. Almost every human activity is linked to the transport sector: connecting students to schools and universities, workers to their workplaces, consumers to sellers or enabling participation in social and leisure activities, to name a few. As the sector is primarily powered by fossil fuels, it is responsible for environmental externalities such as greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2016, the transport sector was responsible for 25 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, an increase of 71 per cent over 1990 levels, with transport by road responsible for 75 per cent of transport emissions. Apart from greenhouse gas emissions, it also contributes to traffic congestion, noise pollution and road crashes. Rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region in recent decades has resulted in a corresponding rise in motorization and consequently, an increase in the ownership of motorized two- and four-wheeler vehicles, in particular in urban centres. Cities in the Asia-Pacific region are responsible for 75 per cent of the region's greenhouse gas emissions, which is set to increase because of rapid urbanization. In the absence of integrated transport planning and against the backdrop of rising income levels, privately owned motorized two-, and four-wheelers have become the preferred choice for daily transport in many cities in the region. This has put a strain on urban transport infrastructure, which in some cases has shown that it has been unable to keep pace with the increase in private vehicles.
Traffic jams are a daily occurrence in most major cities of the region, presenting policymakers with the challenge of meeting the growing transport needs of city dwellers, while reducing the carbon footprint of the transport sector. As part of efforts towards achieving low-carbon mobility, policymakers are considering a mix of technology improvements and policy measures, such as improving vehicle technology and efficiency; promoting a modal shift from private to public transport and non-motorized transport; and reducing individual travel demand through congestion pricing. Technology plays an important role in the process, as advances in information communications technologies (ICT) have resulted in increased deployment of them in the transport sector. Smart transport systems, including intelligent transport systems, is the umbrella term, which embraces a range of technology applications that integrate drivers, vehicles and transport infrastructure in a way that improves overall transport efficiency. The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has defined intelligent transport systems within the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the diverse nature of smart transport technologies: "Intelligent transport systems are an agglomeration of diverse technologies that enhance the sustainability of transport systems in a safer, smarter and greener way."
Because of various advantages to address traffic issues, improve transport efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, smart transport systems have been adopted for many years around the world. The Asia-Pacific region is not an exception, although the advances in deploying smart transport technologies, in general, are relatively slow and fragmented among countries in the region. Social and environmental needs of such technologies are quite simple; they increase traffic efficiency and safety, thereby mitigating associated negative externalities to society.
Unlike previous studies about smart transport systems, this study was triggered by some fundamental questions: (a) What is the status of nationally determined contributions with regard to the transport sector in the region? (b) Do smart transport systems, including traditional and emerging ones, generate positive benefits to the environment? (c) To what extent can smart transport systems positively affect the environment by focusing on their potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions? (d) From the subregional perspective, what are the tangible benefits of smart transport systems in terms of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions? and (e) To what extent can smart transport systems contribute to nationally determined contributions in the region?
