Transportation plays a vital role in Canada's economy and our overall quality of life.
However, there are hidden costs. Transportation activity contributes to a range of problems that affect our air, land and water and have associated impacts on our health. Preventing and mitigating these problems is an ongoing challenge for Canada. The goal of sustainable transportation is to ensure that environment, social and economic considerations are factored into decisions affecting transportation activity. The issues we face are not simple, the science involved can be complex, and changes in technology are so rapid that it is a challenge to keep up.