Decarbonisation of transport in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur

Step 1: Methodology and perimeter definition

• Reviewing literature and creating a summary report of abatement cost details (definition, calculation and use) for elected representatives
• Interviewing of international and national experts, researchers, transport representatives to collect feedback on the use of abatement curve methodology
• Reporting and synthesis to provide recommendations on the best way to implement the abatement costs methodology, based on the interviews and combined with our own analysis

Step 2: Sectoral modelling – transport

• Developing an abatement costs model, accurate for the transport sector
• Packaging and delivery adapted to client needs: the model has been developed to be used and modified by the region’s technical departments when necessary
• Model specifications
  • For energy and GHG emissions: mode (freight, passengers) and sub-mode (bus, car, carpooling, sea shuttle, bike and more) by energy
  • For costs: private (investment, operating, energy, and more) and socio-economic (taxes, air pollution, health, noise and more)

Step 3: Scenario development delivery

• Scenarios based on GHG emission reductions and related costs within regions, following eleven transport policies (including cycle track development, electric vehicle promotion, land development) by type of vehicle (private cars, public transport, cycles and more.)
• A comprehensive user guide will be produced to enable the client to modify existing scenarios and create new scenarios.