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Environmental Issues: Transportation

Less Driving, More Saving The Economic Benefits of Cutting Car Travel Fact Sheet: The commonly held belief that more driving fosters economic growth is simply a myth. Fortunately, the fact that the two are not linked is good news for our pocketbooks, our commutes, and our environment. Efforts to cut driving and reduce traffic are most definitely good for the economy. When we look at efforts to both make our transportation system more efficient—using carpool lanes or more transit—and change land use to reduce theneed to drive—via transit-friendly development and walkable neighborhoods—we see that the economic benefits are significant. Get document in pdf.

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Trade in Your Car for This App: posted by Peter Lehner, 6/8/13
Latin America Green News: proposed dams meet new hurdles in Chile; a new climate change strategy helps combat negative impacts in Mexico; Costa Rica imports clean cars.: posted by Denée Reaves, 6/7/13
One More Chance to Stand Up For California's Coast and Reject the Toll Road: posted by Damon Nagami, 6/6/13

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