Net-Zero Transit - Chapter 1: Introduction to transportation in a net-zero world

This chapter examines the diverse problems and opportunities in the worldwide shift toward sustainable transportation. It analyzes 14 critical domains that characterize this shift. The discussion begins with the convergence of factors propelling decarbonization, subsequently addressing the interaction between energy and transportation in the formation of a net-zero future. The study advances beyond electrification to highlight a comprehensive approach, uniting infrastructure and urban planning with upcoming shared and autonomous mobility. It tackles the essential concern of equality in the transition and the economics of net-zero transportation. The assessment encompasses the influence of policy and governance in conjunction with behavioral transformations and cultural evolution. Comprehensive examinations of freight and logistics, aviation and shipping, and resilience in a shifting environment underscore challenging areas to decarbonize. It examines cutting-edge vehicle design and provides a forward-looking view on the path toward net-zero transit. This extensive framework offers a model for future environmentally sustainable transportation systems, suitable for urban planners, legislators, and industry leaders aiming to develop inclusive and sustainable transportation solutions.