Geography For Schools

A number of case studies exist relating to transport. The following examples are worldwide and should give you a wider perspective on global transport issues.

The Scottish Government have produced a paper on Sustainable Transport for Aberdeen. The paper covers:

• The Concept of Sustainability 
• Strategy Testing 
• Appraisal Frameworks and Indicators
• Strategy Testing
• Social Surveys

 The WRI Centre for Transport and the Environment have produced a number of articles that relate to global transport issues. For example, you can find out about:

• Metrobuses in Mexico
• Motorisation in China
• Sustainable tranpsort reforms
• Claean air policies
• Urban transport

 The Department for Transport has a website dedicated to sustainable travel and the Environment. This websites provides information on:

• Sustainable travel policies for the UK
• Travel plans
• School travel
• Car sharing and car clubs
• Campaigns
• Walking
• Cycling
• Sustainable travel demonstration towns

An interesting paper has been produced that looks at Women and Rural Transport in Development. The paper covers:

• Agricultural activities of women and transport
• Domestic activities of women and tranpsort
• Marketing activities of women and transport