Indicators to measure sustainable development of the surface transport
Author: Chief Asst. Prof. Daniela Todorova, PhD (Higher School of Transport “Todor Kableshkov”, Sofia)
Keywords: sustainability, indicators, transport, infrastructure, investments
The theme of sustainable development is up-to-date and relevant to the necessity of a certain country to develop in conformity with ecological requirements. This study examines some problems of sustainable development and transport mobility. Key indicators for measuring sustainability of the surface transport in terms of security, safety, environmental friendliness and control are analyzed in this study. Global and national indicators for country sustainable development are the basis for determining the present indicators for transport sector. By characterizing opportunities and restrictions of surface transport modes, the problems are defined and proposals for their future sustainable development are given.
