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Greenhouse Gas Reduction through State and Local Transportation
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2003-09-01
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Edition:Final Report; October 2001-August 2003
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Abstract:This report will improve understanding of how states and localities might contribute to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction through transportation planning. Transportation is a major contributor to GHG emissions. State and local transportation planning affects transportation decisions, which, in turn, can influence travel patterns, land use, energy consumption, and, ultimately, GHG emissions. The amount of activity by states and local areas to develop GHG and climate change plans is impressive. States and local areas undertake these activities voluntarily. Typically, these areas make commitments to conduct a baseline GHG emissions analysis, set local GHG reduction targets, develop local action plans, implement emissions reduction policies, and monitor progress. This report uses seven case studies to evaluate how states and local areas are using transportation planning to pursue goals to reduce GHG emissions. The research focuses on the broad transportation planning process, strategies and other actions selected, and GHG emission reductions accomplished or projected. This report considers both transportation planning by state Departments of Transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, city and county transportation agencies, and transportation operators, and energy, environmental, or land use planning by other state and local agencies that considers climate change and transportation policies, investments, and strategies.
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