| Abstract [eng] |
This thesis takes a look at the economic and the environmental impact that sustainable transportation may have on reducing carbon emissions of the urban area. First of all, it stresses out the necessity of establishing eco – friendly transport systems in cities to cope with climate change and meet sustainable development goal. The objective of the thesis is to evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable transportation strategies in terms of economic benefits, to identify the barriers to the adoption of the related measures and to propose feasible policy recommendations. Quantitative method was employed, therefore questionnaires structured in the form of a questionnaire were used, gathering surveys from Lithuania’s urban residents. However, sustainable transportation seemed to be perceived by the public as both a possibility and only a possibility with high initial costs, insufficient infrastructure, and an overall distrust of government. Sustainability of transport was extremely weakly correlated with reduction of emissions, suggesting the necessity of broader systemic support. Finally, the conclusion points out that given the potential environmental and economic advantages that sustainable transportation creates, the successful introduction into use and implementation will have to rely on an entire robust policy, as well as infrastructure investment, with a high level of public awareness. |
