Safety and Sustainability of Active Transport Modes - Overview

Abstract

When it comes to active transport modes special emphasis is placed on walking and cycling as transport modes. However, modern society is facing new forms of active transport modes where a human is the main or auxiliary trigger. What is common to all forms of active transport modes is to contribute to the improvement of urban road safety and thus the protection of the environment and psycho-physical health. Previous studies have shown a high percentage of walking in distributions (in Belgrade and Novi Sad), but the culture of cycling is still at a very low level (approximately 1% for the city of Belgrade (2020) and 9% for Novi Sad (2019)). However, these transport modes are recognized as very dangerous but the improvement of their safety is associated with the improvement of the overall level of road safety. In addition, these are economically acceptable transport modes with a high environmental contribution and health benefits to humans and urban life. However, active transport modes are still marginalized due to the very nature of road traffic development so far. The aim of this paper is to review the professional literature in order to contribute to the understanding of the importance of these transport modes in the formation of sustainable cities but also in achieving the goals of sustainable development.