Mr  Todd  Litman
Victoria Transport Policy Institute,  Canada

Title: Win-Win Transportation Emission Reduction Strategies

Abstract:

There are many possible ways to reduce pollution emissions, but some provide more total benefits than others. Win-Win transportation strategies are cost-effective policy reforms that solve transportation problems by improving resource-efficient mobility options and removing market distortions that cause excessive motor vehicle travel. They provide many economic, social and environmental co-benefits, in addition to reducing emissions. If implemented to the degree that is economically justified, Win-Win solutions can reduce transport emissions 30-60% while helping to achieve other community goals. A useful rule of thumb is that at least half of transportation emission reduction targets should be achieved with Win-Win strategies. This report discusses the Win-Win concept, describes Win-Win strategies, and provides guidance for their optimal implementation.

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