Sustainable transport through contribution of different passenger vehicles.

Sustainable transport is one of core parts of sustainable development according to UN strategy. In the area of Western Balkan countries there are a number of specifics and similarities in that light. Relying mostly on road transport, fighting with limited capacities and facing serious challenges related to contemporary traffic means, professionals in this region need to try to contribute to the development of sustainable transport. As a part of wider research by using scientific approach, a number of indicators have been identified and structured in different levels. On a basic level five indicators have been identified: Economic, Social, Environmental, Good governance and planning and Cultural. On other hand, in the context of their capacity to contribute to sustainable transport, five transport means have been taken into consideration: Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Alternative Fueled, Gasoline Fueled and Diesel Fueled vehicles. By using AHP method, a total of 73 experts from Western Balkan region have been asked to express their view on the capacity of different alternatives of vehicles to contribute to the sustainable transport. This paper shows the results of the research performed and offers a possibility to analyze a number of specific aspects in this area. The results are grouped by the country and profession of the interviewed professionals. The results could be used for policy making, or decision taking on different levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]