air pollution, fragmentation of habitats and impacts
on wildlife.… Although there is growing awareness
of the transport sector’s disproportionate impact
on the environment, the report shows that there is
little evidence of improved performance or a shift
to sustainable transport across Europe” (EEA, 2009).
The increasing volume of transport is challenging
the central EU transport policy of decoupling
transport usage from economic growth. Similarly,
increases in road and air travel are challenging policy
regarding reductions in atmospheric pollution.