Clean Transportation

There are a number of opportunities to reduce emissions from residential and community energy use.

 

Programs and strategies that reduce driving and enable zero-emission transportation, like biking and walking, are essential to reducing emissions and creating safer and healthier communities. The report, Road to Clean Transportation, by the Frontier Group, 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, and WISPIRG found that the following strategies could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 20%.

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Develop Public-Private Transit Partnerships

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Increase Charges for Parking

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Invest in Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

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Create Complete Streets

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Implement a Bike Share Program

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Support Car Share/Ride Share and Scooter Share Programs

Ohio is taking the right steps to ensure that the prosperity of transportation does not have such a staggering human and environmental cost while simultaneously protecting the bedrock of the state’s economy. Since 2003, Ohio has cut air pollution exposure nearly in half, resulting in a total decrease of 46.4% while also increasing EV sales by 113% between 2017-2018 alone. Actionable steps and advocacy on behalf of governments, stakeholders, and communities can continue to chart Ohio’s progress towards a greener, healthier, and more auspicious future for all.