T-1A1a-TE-15 - Shift to travel by gas bus
Background¶
IPCC WG3 definition: M-1A-3 - Public Transit.
Public transport generates significantly less emissions per passenger than cars. This also applies to buses powered by fossil fuel such as fossil gas. Shifting from cars to public transport will therefore be an essential part of the long-term transition to a sustainable transport system. Public transport has the capacity to transport large numbers of people efficiently, leading to lower levels of congestion, reduced noise levels and an improved urban environment.
Sustainability Category: Amber¶
This transition element has only moderate climate impact but may be necessary for maintaining urban needs, with a clear pathway to decarbonization. While not aligned with net-zero targets, this transition element is actively improving the emissions profile and represents intermediate performance on the path to sustainability.
Transition Element¶
- Type of shift:
Type Shift - Activity:
TBD - Operation:
TBD - ATOC:
TBD
Activities¶
| | Shift from: |
|---|---|
 |
T-1A1a-A-1 - Petrol cars |
|
T-1A1a-A-2 - Diesel cars |
| | Shift to: |
|---|---|
 |
T-1A1c-A-4 - Gas buses |
Parameters¶
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| load_factor_bus_average | persons | Average load factor for bus |
| load_factor_car_average | persons | Load factor car average |
YAML Specification¶
sustainability: amber
version: 1.1.1
type: shift
longName: Shift from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car to travel by compressed
natural gas (CNG) bus.
shortName: CNG bus
description: Shift vehicle kilometer from petrol and diesel vehicles to gas buses
in vehicle kilometer to fulfill the need of commuting
unitOfMeasure: commutes
cohort:
expression: '1'
shiftFrom:
atoc:
expression: 1 / %[0]
variables:
- load_factor_car_average
chains:
- chain: petrol_vehicles
- chain: diesel_vehicles
shiftTo:
atoc:
expression: 1 / %[0]
variables:
- load_factor_bus_average
chains:
- chain: gas_buses
cobenefits:
- reduced_accidents
- less_congestion