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Comprehensive Transport Emission Reduction Planning Abstract

7 Jun 2022

This study critically evaluates the analysis methods used in typical emission reduction plans, including the types of strategies considered, models used to predict their effects on travel and emissions, and the scope of benefits and costs considered in analysis. [...] It is also the sector with the greatest opportunity to provide a large number of associated co-benefits to travelers and society and to create a more environmentally sustainable and equitable society.” The report, Changing Transport, Summary Analysis evaluated the commitments and goals to decarbonise transport in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted to the United Nations Framew. [...] Ignores rebound effects (increased Overestimates clean vehicle travel by clean vehicles), and the benefits and underestimates their Account for rebound effects and the increased external costs that result. [...] That included the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI)53 and the Vehicle Miles Traveled-Focused Transportation Impact Study Guide.54 13 Comprehensive Transportation Emission Reduction Planning Victoria Transport Policy Institute Conclusions Many jurisdictions and organizations have ambitious emission reduction targets and are developing plans to achieve them. [...] In most communities, the majority of transportation resources – money and roadway space – are devoted to automobile facilities to the detriment of other modes; most roads and parking facilities are unpriced; fuel prices are low; and development policies discourage infill.

Authors

Todd Litman

Pages
17
Published in
Canada