Sustainable transport refers to means of transport that are ‘green’ and sustainable in terms of social, environmental, and climatic impacts, with a low impact on the environment. It encourages the use of fuel-efficient and green vehicles, car sharing, and non-motorized transport.
Examples of sustainable transportation include walking, cycling, public transportation, car sharing, and green vehicles.
The transportation sector has become one of the sectors with the highest carbon emissions, accounting for approximately 14% of annual carbon emissions. For this reason, economical, safe, fast, and convenient vehicles should be prioritized in transportation.


Features of sustainable transportation:
- It focuses on accessibility,
- Diversity prevails,
- It is a holistic and functional system.
- Encourages users to use sustainable modes of transportation such as bicycles and electric vehicles.
Principles of sustainable transportation:
- Making public transportation environmentally friendly
- Reduce dependence on private vehicles.
- Increasing physical mobility
- Reducing the carbon footprint.
Sustainable transportation options:
- Non-motorized transportation such as walking and cycling
- Electric cars,
- Fully autonomous driverless vehicles (cars, taxis),
- Shared vehicles,
- Electric scooters, bicycles and motorcycles,
- Public transportation (bus, metrobus),
- Rail systems (tram, metro systems, Magnetic Rail Train (MAGLEV)),
- Cable car systems,
- Ships,
- Airplanes.
Various benefits of sustainable transportation to the individual and the city:
- Reduction in traffic congestion
- Reduced air pollution
- Reduced greenhouse gas
- Less dependence on non-renewable energy sources
- Increased physical activity
- Increased social interaction
- Healthier lifestyles and a better quality of life