Carter Rubin
Director, State Transportation Advocacy, Climate & Energy
Carter Rubin advocates for zero emissions transportation options that support equitable access for all. Rubin leads NRDC's state-level transportation advocacy to ensure that transportation investments and policy support climate-friendly and equitable communities. He previously served for five years in the Los Angeles mayor’s office, working on transportation policy and public administration. Rubin earned his master's in urban and regional planning at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he focused on transportation, land use, and parking. He is based in NRDC’s Santa Monica office.
Areas of Work
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Yes, Climate Wins Are Still Happening! Let’s Keep It Up in 2026.
NRDC in ActionUnited States, InternationalShelia Hu
Despite the science denialism of federal leaders, on the ground, we’ve continued to make strides for cleaner air, threatened wildlife and wildlands, and community resilience.
What Do Public Transit, Highway Maintenance, and Urban Density Have in Common? Union Jobs.
Expert BlogUnited StatesJohn Bailey, Carter Rubin
Smart investments in maintaining roads and public transit that support compact development are a win for affordability, jobs, and climate change.
Turning Pavement into Electric Truck Charging Stations
Expert BlogCaliforniaCarter Rubin
California prioritizes 500 new truck charging ports, providing a model for other states.
Publications
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Closing the Climate Investment Gap: California Must Prioritize Climate-Smart Transportation Projects
ReportCaliforniaCarter Rubin, Rabi Abonour
Letter in Support of the MOVE Culver City Initiative (PDF)
LettersCarter Rubin
Letter submitted to the Culver City Council expressing support for the MOVE Culver City initiative, and raising concerns about a potential decision to remove dedicated bus and bike lanes and to expand vehicular capacity on principle arterial highways through Culver...
Los Angeles Shared-Mobility Climate and Equity Action Plan
ReportLos AngelesAmanda Eaken, Carter Rubin
Here’s how Los Angeles can use shared mobility to address climate change and make transportation services more equitable.