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TRANSPORTATION
Making informed transportation choices
Climate Masters
Updated 2.2010
KEY LEARNING POINTS
Transportation Emissions Overview
In
the United States
Local
Reduce transportation emissions and save money
Changes to vehicles and fuels for reducing emissions
Long-distance travel
Transportation Related Emissions
Transportation = 28% of US emissions
US EPA Inventory of Greehouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, 1990-2007 (April 2009)
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/usinventoryreport.html
Moving People > 31% US transportation GHGs
Commerical
Aircraft
Non-Road 8%
Transportation
9%
Buses and
Motorcylces
1%
Refrigerants
and
Lubricants
4%
Freight Trucks
19%
Light Duty Trucks
28%
Passenger Cars
31%
Breakdown of emissions contribution by transportation sector.
Source: EPA http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/conference/ei16/session5/davies_pres.pdf
Transportation = 34% OR GHG emissions
http://www.keeporegoncool.org/content/tracking-emissions
53% CO2 from fossil fuel - transportation
Source: Slightline
http://www.sightline.org/maps/charts/ClimateEmBySector Data from 2003
Change how you get there
Short Trips
Add pic of traffic
Short trip options
Bike
Walk
Train
Bus
Carpool
Walking
Bikes have many benefits
Riding the Bus
1% of transportation
emissions in the US
Employee and student
discounts often
available
buzzer.translink.ca/.../2009/04/bus-rider.jpg
Train or Light Rail
Becoming
more common,
popular and
convenient
Save money,
time and
arrive to work
relaxed
www.yellowtentadventures.com/.../12/DSC_0035.JPG
Carpooling reduces per person emissions
Overcoming Obstacles
How are you getting
around now?
What keeps you
doing this?
What prevents you
from alternative
modes?
What might you try
out?
Climate Master Program: Transportation
Source: www.clevercycles.com
Updated 12/2009
Change how you get there
Long Trips
Comparing Transportation Options
Climate Master Program: Transportation
Updated 2/2009
Source: Union of Concerned
Scientists
Air Travel
Investigate
alternatives to flying
for business and
pleasure
If you fly:
Book direct flights
Book flights during
the day
Pack lightly
earthjustice.org
Trains
Art parts
Updated 2/2009
Alternative Fuels
Biofuels
Source: keetsa.com
Ethanol
Graphic from Oregon DoE
Do the benefits outweigh the costs?
SugarSource:
Canewww.globallyminded.com
in Brazil.
Photo by: Mariordo
If You Have to Drive…
Reducing Car and Gas Usage
Transportation
Home
choices
and work choices
Fuel Efficient Vehicles
www.sagestossel.com/.../gas-efficient-car2.jpg
If you have to drive…
Driving
Stick
below 60 mph
Drive
sensibly
Avoid
idling
Use
cruise control
Use
overdrive gears
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml
Myth Busters!
Air filters?
Windows vs. A/C?
Morning fill-up
www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/jmo1978l.jpg
Beyond Individual Change
Policy needs to support change
London Congestion Charging zone
Portland Bike Boxes
Transportation Challenge
Change your commute
one day a week
Reduce flying
Take small steps to make
‘alternative’, low
emissions transportation
your norm
Talk to policy makers
Source: Treehugger.com
Resources
Calculate your commute costs at:
http://www.commuterpage.com/Userweb/CostCommuting/CostCommuting.htm
National database and registration for ride sharing: http://www.ridesharedirectory.com/
Driving efficiently, mileage for different vehicles, biofuels and hybrids.
www.fueleconomy.gov
Green Vehicle Guide http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/
Share Vehicles: WeCar® www.wecar.com and Flexcar® www.flexcar.com
Credits
Developed by the Climate Leadership Initiative
Bike slides based on presentations by: Shane Rhodes, Eugene Safe Routes to
School
Unlabeled photos from Shane Rhodes
Additional information from Rick Wallace Oregon Department of Energy
Climate Masters
‘Biggest Loser’ Transportation Game
Goal: Do Baseline & 1 Week Measure Of Transportation
Footprint As A Group.
Activity:
Meet In 8 Groups, Do Baseline of last 7 days transportation
based on calculators supplied. Keep a log of between now
and next Tuesdays class on your transportation modes,
calculate and report next week, if you as a group had any
reductions
Biggest Loser Calculator
Car Miles = Single Driver = 1 lb/passenger mi
Family ( of 4)= .25 lbs/passenger mi
Train
= .3 lbs./mi
Bus
= .4 lbs./mi
Plane = .85 lbs./mi (250) mile trip
.69 lbs./mi (600) mile trip
.56 lbs/mi (3500) mile trip
(Air travel #s from Britain Dept of the Environment)
Credits = +1 lb/mi for Biking or Walking
Example
Sample Transportation Week:
Monday – Car travel @ 12 miles x1= 12
Tuesday – Car travel @ 12 miles x 1 = 12
Offsets = Walked to lunch 3 days @ .5 mile
= 1.5 x 1= +1.5
Wednesday – Car travel @ 17.5 miles x 1 =17.5
Thursday – Car travel @ 18 miles x 1= 18
Friday – Car travel @ 12 miles x 1 = 1
Saturday – Car travel @ 7 miles x 1 = 7
Sunday – Bus travel @ 120 miles x .3 = 36
Total For Week = 103.5 lbs. – 1.5 = 102 lbs