Transportation systems represent a significant share of our region’s carbon footprint and require significant investments to build and maintain.

We will be holding 2 or 3 meetings in the coming months, with smaller work groups in between the large meetings. We have invited a diverse group of representatives including county engineers, county planners, port authorities, transit agencies, MPOs, ODOT, and other public and private sector representatives.

By participating in the work groups, you will have the opportunity to shape the discussion on greenhouse gas challenges for Northeast Ohio and respond to proposed solutions.

The Transportation Work Group has been broken down into 4 work sub-groups, focusing on specific areas:

1. Paying Full Cost of Externalities (congestion, parking, pollution, roads, other)
2. Reducing Need to Travel and Vehicle Miles Traveled (demand management, mode shifts, transportation planning, land use planning)
3. Increasing Fuel Efficiency of Vehicles (engine technology, vehicle technology, traffic management)
4. Reducing CO2 Intensity of Fuels (bio fuels, other fuels, electricity)