Transport

Transport

Transport means the systems and methods people and goods use to move from one place to another. It includes walking, biking, cars, buses, trains, ferries, planes, and the roads, rails, and pathways that support them. Transport also covers services like timetables, ticketing, and the vehicles themselves. The way transport is organized affects travel time, cost, convenience, and safety. Different choices in design and policy shape whether people rely on private cars or public and active modes. Reliable and affordable transport connects people to jobs, education, health care, and social life. It influences where cities grow, how crowded streets become, and how much air pollution and greenhouse gases are produced. Accessible transport options support equity by helping people without cars travel easily and safely. Shifts to cleaner vehicles, more walking and cycling, and better public transit can improve health and reduce emissions. Thinking about transport helps planners balance speed, cost, environmental impact, and quality of life.