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Public HealthEconomicsEnvironmental PolicyEnvironmental EconomicsSmart GrowthTransportationLow-carbon TransportationSmart Growth PolicySustainable TransportSustainable TransportationTransport EconomicsTransportation EconomicsClimate Mitigation In TransportationEmissions Reduction PotentialGreenhouse Gas EmissionsGreenhouse Gas Emissions AssessmentTransport Decarbonization PolicyTransportation Decarbonization StrategyTransportation Pricing PolicyVehicle Emission Reduction
This report evaluates the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart transportation pricing, smart growth, and improved transportation choices. Greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by about 6% of the year 2030 goal, and would be the equivalent of about 35 large coal plants or 30 millions automobiles. In addition, vehicle miles traveled would be decreased by about 10%. These reductions have both environmental and economic benefits for the nation.