Urban transport in the concept of city logistics and sustainable development

Abstract

Proper balance of all factors in the economy is crucial for further development, as well as the future of society and living conditions. Hence, it seems important to properly manage the factors, as well as the exploitation of the environment. One of the solutions is responsible taking action in the field of city logistics. Only appropriate management in line with sustainable development can give the society good living conditions in the agglomeration, as well as further development of the economy through incoming investors. The article deals with the topic of sustainable development in urban logistics in terms of the movement of people. The aim of the article is to analyze the use of buses and passenger cars in agglomerations in terms of the means of propulsion (ecological and traditional forms of transport). The analysis was carried out by poviat. It was limited to Poland, with particular emphasis on the Lubuskie Voivodeship. The article was based on an analysis of the literature on the subject and on statistical data.