Light rapid transit schemes - particularly light rail systems - have long been regarded as a particularly sustainable form of public transport.

In addition to generating significant modal shift away from private cars they have significant long-term environmental advantages in terms of its contribution to:

• - tackling climate change
• - the impact on air quality and
• - benefits in terms of energy supply.

To download the full LRT Forum research paper, 'The case for light rapid transit: sustainability and emissions', please click here.

The research paper above was based upon original research which can be downloaded here.