The future of sustainable mobility

Record

This lecture would bring together the themes of the first two lectures through more explicitly looking at how the social sciences can help in promoting low carbon transport. Four main themes will be covered, one introducing the impact that the social sciences has had in the climate change and transport debates, and this will be complemented by two alternative futures for zero carbon mobility in cities. The third theme explores transport and global governance and the implementation problems - even if the solutions and known and agreed, it seems to be impossible to actually bring the changes about. It is here that multi level perspectives are seen as one means to resolve the impasse. The final theme brings the debate back to the sustainable mobility paradigm and argues that only part of it is being used - the future depends on all parts being pursued with an equal commitment. I will end with an agenda for future action.

Authors: Banister, D

• Alternative title: Lecture presented at the University of Gent, Gent, April 15, 2013
• Publication date: 2013-01-01
• Edition: Author's Original
• Language: English
• Keywords: lecture; TSU