Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Strategies
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TDM Encyclopedia
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Updated
6 April 2008
This chapter identifies and evaluates various strategies to reduce transport energy consumption and pollution emissions. These include Transportation Demand Management strategies that affect travel behavior; incentives for more efficient and less polluting vehicles; alternative fuels; methods to identify, repair and scrap high-emitting vehicles; regulations; pricing and information programs. It discusses ways to evaluate and compare these strategies and recommends best practices.
Factors Affecting Vehicle Energy Consumption, Emissions
and Exposure
Comparing Clean Vehicle and TDM Strategies
Pay-As-You-Drive Vehicle Insurance and Other Distance
Based Fees
Land Use Management Strategies
Nonmotorized Transportation Improvements and
Encouragement
Transit Improvements and Incentives
High Occupant Vehicle (HOV) Priority
Parking Management and Parking Pricing
Traffic Calming and Roundabouts
Car-Free Planning and Vehicle Restrictions
Sustainable Transportation Planning
Promote Efficient and Low Emission Vehicle Purchases
Efficiency-Based Annual Registration Fees
Transit Emission Reduction Programs
Super-Efficient and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives
Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Mandates
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
Roadside “High Emitter” Identification
Fleet Management and Driver Training
Summary of Emission Reduction Strategies