Transportation
Why Should I Try to Reduce
My Use of Motorized Transportation?
Over the past decade, transportation’s green house gas emissions (GHGs) have increased at a faster rate than any other energy using sector. In the United States, there are about 483 passenger cars per 1000 people. The world average is about 100, with few countries outnumbering our car count. Overall, U.S auto emissions account for seven percent of the annual greenhouse gas emissions (with over thirty percent of all GHG emissions coming from the combustion of fuels for road, rail, air, and other forms of transportation). With the world’s energy use by transportation expected to grow by two percent each year, it is essential to provide public transport systems and promote non-motorized transport that can help reduce these harmful emissions. Browse the information below to find out how you can reduce your use of motorized transportation and in turn reduce your carbon footprint.
Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Economic Sector 2005
Transport and its Infrastructure: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report
World Resources Institute: Earth Trends
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate the amount of CO2 you emit each week from driving
What can drivers do to reduce emissions?
*For local travel consider leaving the car at home and either walk, cycle or use public transport
*Keep the vehicle properly serviced
*Check tire pressures frequently
*Avoid carrying unnecessary weight in the car
*Try to avoid sudden acceleration, engine revving, and sudden braking – harsh accelerating and braking can use up to 30% more fuel.
*Avoid using air conditioning if possible, as this uses more fuel
*When replacing your car, look for the most carbon efficient (i.e. with a low grams CO2/mile figure) or with a high mpg
What Are My Alternate Transportation
Options in the Rochester Area?
Rochester Transportation Options
Take the Bus! Rochester City Lines