Achieving a shift in transport mode, i.e. moving people out of their cars and on to public transport, offers a range of benefits to society.

Effecting a shift in transport mode, i.e. moving people out of their cars and onto light rail, offers a range of benefits to society.

These include:

1. reducing road congestion
2. reducing car pollution
3. reducing the number of road accidents
4. freeing up road space that can be devoted to other purposes, like cycling and
5. reducing the demand for town centre car parks.