The concession model to step up carbon intensity reduction in medium – and long – distance mobility

There are many solutions to reduce transport sector emissions in dense areas and over short distances. However, many of these mechanisms are not ineffective for medium distances (from 10 to 100km). As regards commutes to work in France, two thirds of the working population work outside their municipality of residence. While the share of journeys made to conduct a professional activity only accounts for 29% of the total number of journeys, these journeys nevertheless represent a significant share of total distances travelled. On the motorway network entrusted by concession to VINCI Autoroutes, commutes to and from work account for 41% the distances covered.