A method for evaluating transport energy consumption in suburban areas

► The method allows to assess transport energy consumption in suburban areas and highlight the best strategies to reduce it. ► Home-to-work travels represent the most important part of calculated transport energy consumption. ► Energy savings can be achieved by reducing distances to travel through a good mix between activities at the local scale. ► Means of transport used in only of little impact in the studied suburban neighborhoods. ► Improving the performance of the vehicles and favoring home-work can significant energy savings.