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Public transport is seen as an alternative to the car and therefore as a way to reduce pollution from car traffic. Indeed, trains, trams and buses are cleaner than cars. But will people leave their cars because of better and cheaper public transport?
In short
- Better and cheaper public transport will hardly result in less car traffic.
- Public transport contributes to a strong economy and has an important social function.
- Car mobility is reduced by spatial concentration of homes and businesses and by limiting space for cars.
See my article for explanations.
December 2024
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