Transport Planning. University of the West of England

Growth in mobility has played an important role in facilitating economic development and widening social opportunities. However, the benefits of increased mobility are unequally shared with some individuals and societies highly mobile, whilst others experience 'travel poverty'. Increasing motorised transport has also brought with it problems such as traffic congestion, road accidents, carbon emissions and sedentary lifestyles. Meanwhile, the information age is providing new means of connecting people to each other and to new opportunities without the need for mobility.