How can transportation affect us?

Living near a highway or major roadway increases a person's exposure to traffic-related air pollution. Traffic-related air pollution is linked to respiratory conditions like wheezing and decreased lung functioning and also cardiovascular disease.



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Transport is fundamental to supporting economic growth, creating jobs and connecting people to essential services such as healthcare or education.

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Future transportation promises greater safety, more information resources and much faster connectivity to prevent injuries and traffic crashes. Drones, driver-less cars, and artificial intelligence will seamlessly coordinate and transport goods and people for very little cost.

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Access to transportation reduces barriers to employment, to educational opportunities, to health care, and to child care. Access to these opportunities and resources affect all the dimensions of mobility from poverty.

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Many do not realize that transportation is a socioeconomic issue just as much as it is about pollution or traffic congestion.

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Job Creation. Not only does public transportation create new jobs through its functioning, such as bus drivers, office workers, maintenance support, and more! It also connects people to job opportunities within their communities. Residents can easily commute to their workplaces everyday through public transportation.

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Description. The condition of roads, rail lines, waterways and airports is poor. An unreliable transport network is having a detrimental effect on the economy, making logistical planning all but impossible. People are unable to easily move around the country, impacting health care, school attendance and tourism.

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Disadvantages of Transportation
  • Air Pollution: Transportation is a major contributor to air pollution. ...
  • Noise Pollution: Transportation traffic significantly contributes to noise pollution. ...
  • Congestion: Traffic congestion is a common problem in cities and densely populated areas.


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Challenges and Limitations
  • Peak-hour crowding.
  • Traffic congestion.
  • Inadequate service during off-peak hours, holidays, and weekends.
  • High infrastructure maintenance cost.
  • Increased risk of infectious diseases.
  • Long waiting times during peak hours.


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5 Factors to Consider in Freight Mode Choice
  • Potential for Goods Damage.
  • Transit Time.
  • Cost of Transport.
  • Fuel Efficiency.
  • Levels of Safety.


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Inadequate public transportation can also increase social isolation, particularly for older populations and people with disabilities or others who do not drive. This can increase the risk for early mortality, depression, and dementia.

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