Transportation Archives - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions https://www.c2es.org/category/policy-hub/city-local/city-transportation/ Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the global transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and a thriving, just, and resilient economy. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.c2es.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-C2ESfavicon-32x32.png Transportation Archives - Center for Climate and Energy Solutions https://www.c2es.org/category/policy-hub/city-local/city-transportation/ 32 32 Greening City Fleets https://www.c2es.org/2018/11/greening-city-fleets/ https://www.c2es.org/2018/11/greening-city-fleets/#respond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:03:27 +0000 https://www.c2es.org/?p=9170 The post Greening City Fleets appeared first on Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

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]]> https://www.c2es.org/2018/11/greening-city-fleets/feed/ 0 Sharing the benefits of electrified transportation with diverse communities https://www.c2es.org/2017/11/electric-transportation-for-all-how-electrification-can-benefit-low-income-communities/ https://www.c2es.org/2017/11/electric-transportation-for-all-how-electrification-can-benefit-low-income-communities/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:27:07 +0000 https://www.c2es.org/?p=7457 The post Sharing the benefits of electrified transportation with diverse communities appeared first on Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

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]]> https://www.c2es.org/2017/11/electric-transportation-for-all-how-electrification-can-benefit-low-income-communities/feed/ 0 Electrified Transportation for All: How Electrified Transportation Can Benefit Low-Income Communities https://www.c2es.org/document/electrified-transportation-for-all-how-electrified-transportation-can-benefit-low-income-communities/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:00:56 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=document&p=7000 Transportation is responsible for most air pollution in urban areas and produces the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. economic sector. To reduce these emissions, cities and businesses are considering deploying electric vehicles, which produce no tailpipe emissions that would otherwise impact public health in their immediate surroundings and have lower carbon footprints. Increasingly, decision-makers […]

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]]> Transportation is responsible for most air pollution in urban areas and produces the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. economic sector. To reduce these emissions, cities and businesses are considering deploying electric vehicles, which produce no tailpipe emissions that would otherwise impact public health in their immediate surroundings and have lower carbon footprints. Increasingly, decision-makers are particularly interested in ensuring that air quality benefits of electric vehicles are shared by all, including low-income communities that may be disproportionately exposed to harmful air pollution. Improved adoption and use of electrified transportation in low-income communities could improve air quality impacts on vulnerable populations while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Takeaways

  • Planners and fleet managers should consider the potential costs and benefits of different types of electrified transportation on low-income communities.
  • Planners and fleet managers can estimate and explain total cost of ownership and the differences in air quality and greenhouse gas emissions of electrified light-duty passenger cars, school buses, and transit buses.
  • City planners can follow a list of key steps to facilitate the transition to electrified transportation in low-income communities.

 

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]]> Transitioning to Electrification: Case Studies and Strategies https://www.c2es.org/document/transitioning-to-electrification-case-studies-and-strategies/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.c2es.org/?post_type=document&p=7373 Transportation is responsible for most air pollution in urban areas and produces the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. economic sector. To reduce these emissions, cities and businesses are considering deploying electric vehicles, which produce no tailpipe emissions that would otherwise impact public health in their immediate surroundings and have lower carbon footprints. Realizing the […]

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]]> Transportation is responsible for most air pollution in urban areas and produces the most greenhouse gases of any U.S. economic sector. To reduce these emissions, cities and businesses are considering deploying electric vehicles, which produce no tailpipe emissions that would otherwise impact public health in their immediate surroundings and have lower carbon footprints. Realizing the benefits of transportation electrification for all residents, including those in low-income communities, may require targeted policies and planning methods.

This paper draws out case studies or strategies described in “Electrified Transportation for All,” a brief that encourages planners and fleet managers to consider the potential costs and benefits of different types of electrified transportation in low-income communities. The brief helps estimate and explain total cost of ownership (TCO) and the differences in air quality and greenhouse gas emissions of electrified light-duty passenger cars, school buses, and transit buses.

 

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]]> American Mayors and Businesses: Building Partnerships for a Low-Carbon Future https://www.c2es.org/document/american-mayors-and-businesses-building-partnerships-for-a-low-carbon-future/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:41:50 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=document&p=2119 The summary case studies contained in this document are meant to illustrate how cities can partner to achieve their clean energy goals. Whether it is Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonazales’ Verde Fund, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s Climate Positive 2040, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s Renew Boston Trust, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman’s “100 Percent […]

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]]> The summary case studies contained in this document are meant to illustrate how cities can partner to achieve their clean energy goals. Whether it is Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonazales’ Verde Fund, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s Climate Positive 2040, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s Renew Boston Trust, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman’s “100 Percent Renewable Energy”, Kansas City Mayor Sly James’ HERO Residential PACE program, or Duke Energy’s Utility Collaborations with the cities of Charlotte and Asheville, North Carolina – all these model programs show that informed cooperation is the key to our mounting a sustained clean energy strategy from the local level up.

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]]> Mayors Leading the Way on Climate: How Cities Large and Small are Taking Action https://www.c2es.org/document/mayors-leading-the-way-on-climate-how-cities-large-and-small-are-taking-action/ Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:01:02 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=document&p=2122 Mayors across the country are taking action to address these real climate change threats by committing to reduce carbon emissions. A nationwide survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions as part of their partnership, the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, demonstrates that cities are pushing ahead their […]

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]]> Mayors across the country are taking action to address these real climate change threats by committing to reduce carbon emissions. A nationwide survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions as part of their partnership, the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, demonstrates that cities are pushing ahead their efforts to implement climate programs. The survey also shows that cities are eager to partner with business and other communities to expedite carbon reduction initiatives to meet aggressive goals.

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]]> https://www.c2es.org/2017/06/action-on-vw-settlement-heating-up-as-summer-approaches/feed/ 0 Volkswagen Settlement Funding: What Cities Should Know https://www.c2es.org/document/volkswagen-settlement-funding-what-cities-should-know/ Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:41:01 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=document&p=1378 In October 2016, the U.S. government granted final approval of a $14.7 billion settlement against Volkswagen (VW) for equipping more than 500,000 of its diesel vehicles to cheat U.S. vehicle emissions tests in violation of the Clean Air Act. Volkswagen will spend $10 billion on vehicle buybacks and $4.7 billion to mitigate the pollution from […]

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]]> In October 2016, the U.S. government granted final approval of a $14.7 billion settlement against Volkswagen (VW) for equipping more than 500,000 of its diesel vehicles to cheat U.S. vehicle emissions tests in violation of the Clean Air Act. Volkswagen will spend $10 billion on vehicle buybacks and $4.7 billion to mitigate the pollution from these cars and invest in green vehicle technology. This latter amount will be split between two investment programs that states, cities, and tribes can use to expand alternative vehicle projects and access to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). Cities can play a key role, starting now, by identifying local emissions-cutting and zero-emission vehicle deployment projects that could benefit from increased investment and proposing ideas to states and Volkswagen about ways these funds can best be leveraged.

Since October 25, 2016, when the $14.7 billion settlement for claims related to emissions testing “defeat devices” installed in 2.0 liter diesel-powered vehicles was finalized, Volkswagen (VW) has resolved additional legal challenges with the U.S. Department of Justice. On December 20, 2016, a settlement for claims related to emissions testing “defeat devices” installed in 3.0 liter diesel-powered vehicles was announced, setting aside $1 billion for vehicle buy-backs and fixes and $250 million dedicated toward nitrogen oxide mitigation and zero emission vehicle investments. On January 11, 2017, VW agreed to plead guilty to criminal felony counts and a pay $2.8 billion criminal penalty.  VW also agreed to settle civil environmental, customs, and financial claims by paying $1.5 billion to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Customs & Border Patrol.

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]]> VW-EPA settlement presents opportunities for cities and states https://www.c2es.org/2016/11/vw-epa-settlement-presents-opportunities-for-cities-and-states/ https://www.c2es.org/2016/11/vw-epa-settlement-presents-opportunities-for-cities-and-states/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2016 17:34:30 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?p=3158 The post VW-EPA settlement presents opportunities for cities and states appeared first on Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

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]]> https://www.c2es.org/2016/11/vw-epa-settlement-presents-opportunities-for-cities-and-states/feed/ 0 Two ways to help cities finance climate action https://www.c2es.org/2016/07/two-ways-to-help-cities-finance-climate-action/ https://www.c2es.org/2016/07/two-ways-to-help-cities-finance-climate-action/#respond Wed, 27 Jul 2016 15:59:39 +0000 https://refresh-stg-c2es.pantheonsite.io/?p=3332 The post Two ways to help cities finance climate action appeared first on Center for Climate and Energy Solutions.

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