Resilient Mobility

Climate models indicate that the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are likely to increase in the future, potentially leading to greater travel disruption and maintenance costs. In addition to extreme conditions, changes in average climate may modify gradual deterioration mechanisms, such as erosion. By identifying and implementing actions to mitigate the risk of adverse impacts from climate change, transport providers and decision-makers can reduce future delays and costs.

Resilient Mobility aims to highlight the need to consider climate change impacts in transport decisions. The creation of a sustainable transport system that provides users with a safe and reliable service in the future requires forward planning and preparation. Activities such as using climate projections to assess the degree of risk for different assets, identifying the areas of vulnerability and developing action plans to implement adaptation action where necessary can help with this process. It is also important to develop future capacity for action through training and incorporation of climate change issues into policy and organisational procedures.

For further information on increasing the resilience of transport to climate change and case studies, news and events relating to climate change adaptation, please visit the Resilient Mobility website.