Tadhg O'Mahony: Our transport system is suffocating us, but the seeds of transformation lie in wait

Our transport system is suffocating us, but the seeds of a transformation are already here and we must grow them further, writes Tadhg O’Mahony.

Globally, transport is associated with significant death and injury, from air pollution and road traffic accidents, while traffic congestion imposes major costs on economies. Picture: Larry Cummins

December is a key month in the calendar for reflection on climate action and sustainability. 

The last few days have brought far deeper targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, -55% by 2030, and a new EU mobility strategy.