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Efficient Transportation

Efficient Transportation

Transportation is the largest generator of greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the number and length of vehicle trips and engine idling reduces those emissions. Efficient transportation systems also conserve fuel and reduce travel costs and expensive road repairs.

In this section you will find:

  • Best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, organized around the efficient transportation goals listed below.
  • Examples and resources related to this topic are displayed below the best practice goals.

Efficient Transportation Goals

  • Implement transportation planning processes that reduce automobile dependency.
  • Improve infrastructure and Transportation Systems Management (TSM).
  • Reduce Idling.
  • Promote alternatives to single-occupant auto commuting.
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Financing Local Sustainability Efforts

  This article offers resources to identify funding sources, as well as suggestions on key issues to consider when evaluating the cost of a project.Read more »

Key Resources for Efficient Transportation

Efficient transportation includes a wide range of strategies and actions. Here are some key resources that can help you explore the range of opportunities and determine what fits well for your city or county.Read more »

ILG Climate Leadership Stories on Efficient Transportation

Cities and counties are leading by example and undertaking a range of activities to address climate change in this best practice area. These case stories demonstrate the depth and richness of local agency activities and can serve as examples that other agencies can adapt to meet their communities' unique circumstances.Read more »

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Commercial Fleet Emissions: San Francisco’s Approach

SF Environment along with Sustainable Earth Initiatives have created a comprehensive Clean Fleets guide and fuel tracking tool to help commercial fleet operators reduce their carbon footprint.Read more »

Burbank Updating Bicycle Master Plan

The City of Burbank is updating their Bicycle Master Plan, last revised in 2003. The planned revisions to the Plan are expected to accommodate more than 12,000 residents who work in the city but cannot traverse certain areas because of inadequate bike path infrastructure and will include projects to link with neighboring cities to facilitate regional navigation by bicycle. Visit BurbankBike to learn more about the city's efforts to encourage bicycle use.

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Climate Action Portal

The Institute is pleased to provide this site focusing on climate action in the SF Bay Area in partnership with the BAAQMD. »

ILG Climate Leadership Stories on Efficient Transportation

Read about exemplary city and county efficient transportation efforts »

Financial Resources for Sustainability

Read ILG's whitepaper on financing local sustainability efforts »

Showcase Your Agency's Climate Action Story

What is your agency doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? »

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