Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Of Urban Transportations

Updated on 09.08.2020

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Middle School
Technology

Urban planning and mobility: eight images showing the of a range of urban transportation methods, from push bikes and electric bikes to buses, trams and electric scooters.

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1. The “Green” Way to Get Around Town

Assessing the life cycle of a method of transportation is particularly complex as it involves three major factors: the impact of the vehicle, the footprint of its , and how the vehicle is used (individually or shared, in town or on the open road, number of kilometers covered, long or short lifespan). Here are some comparisons of the carbon footprints of several urban transportation methods, including two-wheelers, buses, cars and subways, as the world gradually shifts to electric motors. For comparison’s sake, the figures are often given in terms of emissions per kilometer and per person transported.

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