Climate Change and Transportation

Authors

• Paul J. Marchese, Queensborough Community CollegeFollow

Document Type

Lesson Plan

Publication Date

Spring 4-15-2026

Abstract

This module examines how climate change is affecting transportation systems across multiple sectors, including roads, rail, air, maritime, and active transportation. It highlights key climate trends such as rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather, and explains how these factors disrupt infrastructure, operations, and safety. The module also explores the economic, operational, and policy challenges associated with maintaining resilient transportation systems under changing environmental conditions. Finally, it presents a range of adaptation and mitigation strategies, emphasizing engineering solutions, sustainable technologies, and data-driven decision-making.

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CUNY OER Funding

CUNY OER Initiative