For decades, transportation policies focused on the efficient movement of vehicles and goods without always considering the underlying economic, environmental, and social impacts. Just as important is the accessibility the system provides for people; whether it’s getting to a job, or school, shopping, entertainment, or recreation. At the same time, transportation remains the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions and while automobiles have become more efficient over time, these improvements are offset by an overall increase in driving, trucking, and air travel. Proposals for reducing emissions include electrification, increased investment in active and shared transportation, and improved land use.

Section-by-Section Summary of Inhofe-Boxer Substitute for S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Summary of Changes Made in S. 2848, Water Resources Development Act, by Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute

Guest Op-Ed: Railroads, Shippers Butting Heads on Tank Car Regs

Capital Convergence: Innovation in Washington

EPA Says It Can Set Fuel Efficiency Standards for Aircraft but Manufacturers Wait for ICAO

Highway Stakeholder Groups Oppose GHG Measurement for Highway Performance

Highway Stakeholder Comments on GHG Measurement in Highway Performance Rule

Guest Op-Ed: Congress Did Not Intend Greenhouse Gases to Be Measured for Highway Performance

FTA Requests Public Input for 5-Year Research Plan

Maryland Purple Line Light Rail On Hold After Judge’s Ruling

Point/Counterpoint: Should Greenhouse Gas Emissions Be Used to Measure Highway Performance?
Speeding Up Electric Vehicle Adoption in the US

March 28, 2019 The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., accounting for 28.7% of total carbon dioxide emissions in 2017. According to a 2019 report from the Environmental Protection Agency, GHG emissions from transportation…
