Test 2 : Theory and practice of sustainable urban mobility planning Flashcards
Term: Sustainable development
Definition: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Term: Sustainable transportation
Definition: The capacity to support the mobility needs of a society in a manner that is least damaging to the environment and does not impair the mobility needs of future generations.
Term: Sustainable transportation
Definition: The capacity to support the mobility needs of a society in a manner that is least damaging to the environment and does not impair the mobility needs of future generations.
Term: SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
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Term: Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP)
Definition: A strategic plan designed to satisfy the mobility needs of people and businesses in cities and their surroundings for a better quality of life. It considers integration, participation, and evaluation principles.
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Term: Public participation
Definition: The involvement of citizens and stakeholders in decision-making processes, particularly in the context of transport planning and sustainable mobility.
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Term: Zero-emission vehicles
Definition: Vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions, such as electric vehicles powered by renewable energy sources.
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Term: Smart Mobility
Definition: The use of innovative technologies, data, and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation systems.
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Term: Sustainable Mobility Challenges
Definition: Issues and obstacles that need to be addressed to achieve sustainable mobility, such as car-centric urban development, inadequate public transportation, and lack of infrastructure for walking and cycling.
Flashcard 9:
Term: Cost Internalization
Definition: The practice of considering and accounting for the social and environmental costs of transportation, including factors such as pollution, congestion, and resource depletion.
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Term: Strategic Level/Vision
Definition: In the context of transport planning, the inclusion of a long-term and strategic vision with a time horizon of 20-30 years to guide decision-making and development.
These flashcards provide key concepts and terms related to sustainable development and its connection to transportation.
Definition: A set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations to achieve sustainable development in areas such as poverty eradication, education, health, and environmental protection.
