Children’s Attitudes to Sustainable Transport

Sustainable transport here is understood to mean an approach to transport which supports rather than threatens a strong economy, an inclusive society and a clean environment (Scottish Executive, 1998).

A particular need is to reverse the trend of increasing private car use, which has been identified as leading to congestion, reduced quality of life, environmental impacts, poor physical health and many other effects.

The attitudes and perceptions of young people towards transport in general have been reviewed in detail on a number of occasions both in Scotland and across the UK, and this review does not attempt to consider these topics again.

Where relevant, the main findings can be drawn upon to give examples of where the transport needs of young people are not met.