Role of Transit in a Low-GHG California

Introduction

Reducing the impact of green house gas (GHG) emission on the environment has become a national priority. The State of California had made it a goal to set targets for reducing GHG emission through enacting Senate Bill 375. About half of all GHG emissions in the U.S. come from transportation. Transit agencies can play a significant role in slowing the growth of GHG emissions as part of a carbon reduction regime.

Further Reading

Transit Cooperative Research Program, Research Results Digest 89, "Public Transportation's Role in Addressing Global Climate Change," March 2009.

This TCRP digest summarizes the mission performed May 9–23, 2008, under TCRP Project J-03, “International Transit Studies Program.” This digest includes transportation information on the organizations and facilities visited.

Transit Cooperative Research Program, Research Synthesis 72, Use of Biodiesel in a Transit Fleet, 2007.