Policy Brief – AVs in the Pacific Northwest: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Time of Automation

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Policy Brief – AVs in the Pacific Northwest: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Time of Automation

2019-03-01
By University of Oregon

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English

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Corporate Creators:

University of Oregon
Corporate Contributors:

University of Oregon. Urbanism Next Center
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Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

Canada ; Oregon ; Seattle (Washington) ; United States
Corporate Publisher:

University of Oregon, Urbanism Next Center
Abstract:

The transportation sector accounts for the largest portion of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to all other sectors, and GHGs are once again on the rise. At the same time, new mobility technologies are being introduced and fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) are anticipated to be deployed, at least to varying extents, within 5-10 years. (Waymo, Google’s self-driving project, is already operating a limited robotaxi service in Phoenix, AZ with a fleet of AVs.) AVs have the potential to improve safety, reduce congestion, and increase mobility— but they could also increase congestion, increase vehicle miles/ kilometers traveled (VMT/VKT), and erode transit, walk, and bike mode share, exacerbating existing conditions. The cities of Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; and Vancouver, British Columbia have adopted climate action plans with the goal of dramatically reducing GHG emissions. This policy brief is intended to help the three cities better understand how AVs may help or hinder them in achieving their goals, and what recommended actions to take at this critical moment in time.
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PDF
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/60747/dot_60747_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 2.72 MB]
Collection(s):

Transportation Resilience and Vulnerability Collection ; Autonomous Vehicles
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English

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