Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’
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U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.
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Ten Ways the U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Won’t)
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A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — but the U.S. will have trouble actually implementing it without an upheaval on our national transportation culture.
Survey: Some Motorists Say Gas Prices Will Make Them Drive Less ...
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As gas prices soar, we're offering full team coverage. First, Kea Wilson looks at how American motorists say they'll drive less while transportation expert Charles Komanoff disagrees (see his article below).
Talking Headways Podcast: Real Talk on Development and Climate Action
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This week, Adie Tomer from Brookings talks about how transit-oriented development and active transportation play into climate strategies. We talk about mitigation versus adaptation strategies and what solutions work best for each.
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
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The U.S. ban on Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families — by giving them access to the active and shared transportation they have long needed.
Report: CA’s Historical Focus on Highway Construction Must Change
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Legislative report on state transportation investments concludes that, if funding at every level is not reprioritized, climate goals will not be met, equity will suffer, and CA will fall short of other goals including reliable, efficient movement of people and goods.