Changes in travel choices, including by more sustainable means: Practice Questions

Which form of transport around a destination is considered a more sustainable choice than using a private hire vehicle, according to the syllabus?

When considering changes in travel choices for movement around a destination, which of the following is categorized as a personal transport hire scheme?

Under the syllabus category of travel around a destination, which of the following is classified as an example of shared transport?

Which of the following describes a more sustainable method for travel to a destination that effectively utilizes overland infrastructure compared to road transport?

Environmental concerns and infrastructural developments are significantly influencing how tourists choose to reach their destinations.

The choice of transport to and around a destination is a major component of sustainable tourism development.
Consider the following data regarding carbon emissions for different transport modes:

Table 1: Carbon emissions per passenger kilometre
- Short-haul flight: \( 255 \) g CO2
- Long-distance rail: \( 6 \) g CO2
- Private car (average): \( 171 \) g CO2

(a) Using the data provided, evaluate the environmental benefit of a traveler choosing rail over air travel for a journey of \( 1200 \) km.
(b) Discuss the role of personal transport hire schemes, such as e-scooters and cycles, in reducing the 'last mile' carbon footprint for tourists moving around a major city destination.