Cost-Effective GHG Reductions through Smart Growth & Improved Transportation Choices: An Economic Case for Investment of Cap-and-Trade Revenues

This report evaluates the benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through smart transportation pricing, smart growth, and improved transportation choices. Greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by about 6% of the year 2030 goal, and would be the equivalent of about 35 large coal plants or 30 millions automobiles. In addition, vehicle miles traveled would be decreased by about 10%. These reductions have both environmental and economic benefits for the nation.