A rich cultural life is created through people meeting. A meeting which often requires good travel possibilities. A transport system for everyone is the basis of a socially sustainable transport system. An environmentally adaptable transport system involves new and great demands. Transport policy must also be adapted to the major changes that have occurred in the surrounding world and to the rapid changes taking place in society, inter alia, through the development of information technology.
Development presents new demands, but also creates new opportunities.
The Swedish Government's proposal for a new transport policy marks out the way forward for a transport policy for sustainable development. It must satisfy the requirements of people and enterprises for transport options. Within the framework of a sustainable development, the government works towards the development of a transport system not only for today's but also for tomorrow's needs. Equality is an important area. Everyone needs to travel and consequently the experiences and needs of both women and men must be taken into account.