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Public Transportation's Contribution to U.S Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Last Modified Date: 10/1/2007

The American Public Transportation Association has released a report that explores the net carbon dioxide (CO2) savings for the United States that is achieved by public transportation’s current level of service.  The report also examines additional savings that might be achieved if public transportation passenger loads were increased, as well as other ways to achieve CO2 savings.  The report also reviews the contribution of public transportation to land use impacts.



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