The Hub 12/17/2021: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News
“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up-to-date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.
CommonWealth: Free Or Cheap Parking Enable Driving – Parking is a necessary component of driving or owning a vehicle. Therefore, free or cheap parking opportunities enable driving and car ownership. Having parking prices reflect the cost of building the infrastructure can help cities to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and reduce transportation carbon emissions.
Transportation Today: Philadelphia Awarded $22.1 Million – In the first year of Pennsylvania’s Automated Speed Enforcement program, Philadelphia was awarded $22.1 million for eight traffic safety projects. Multiple approved projects are located along or near Roosevelt Boulevard and aim to improve safety for pedestrians and other road users.
The CityFix: Electric Vehicles Alone Cannot Address Climate Change – The transportation sector is the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Reports indicate that to prevent global temperatures from exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius, there needs to be a large reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Countries across the world are aiming for zero-emission sales of new vehicles by supporting electric vehicles, but that alone is not enough.
The CityFix: How To Invest In Walking And Cycling For Sustainable, Safe Cities – To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and reduce road injuries and fatalities, cities need to invest in infrastructure for walking and cycling. Walking and Cycling provide numerous economic, environmental, social, and health benefits. Thus, countries need to find creative ways, such as international investments and public-private partnerships, to invest in active mobility infrastructure and initiatives.
StreetsBlog USA: E-Scooters Are Great For Riders’ Mental Health – A study proved that shifting to sustainable commute options, specifically e-scooters, provides both environmental and mental health benefits. 70% of the study participants reported that scootering reduced their stress levels.
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