New Report: Transportation Strategies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Study Sponsored By Diverse Group of Stakeholders Offers First Comprehensive analysis of Transportation Efficiencies
WASHINGTON, DC, July 22, 2009 - A policy briefing on the
first-ever comprehensive analysis of transportation efficiency and
its relationship to greenhouse gas reductions and consumer savings
will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (EST)
at the Columbus Club at Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE,
Washington, D.C.
WHAT:
The report, "Moving Cooler: Transportation Strategies to
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions," was commissioned by a diverse
group of stakeholders representing environmental action groups,
transportation experts, industry, federal agencies, trade
associations, and leading foundations. The study provides objective
information about the potential contribution of scalable
transportation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A
light buffet will be provided.
WHO:
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Peter M. Rogoff, Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
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Joanne Potter, Lead Researcher, Cambridge Systematics
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Peter Lehner, Executive Director, Natural Resources Defense Council
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Bill Millar, President, American Public Transportation Association
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Scott Belcher, President & CEO, Intelligent Transportation Society of America
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Dean Schwanke, Senior Vice President, Urban Land Institute
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Members of Congress and representatives of the administration are expected to offer remarks.
SPONSORS:
Intelligent Transportation Society of America, American Public
Transportation Association, Environmental Defense Fund,
Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Highway Administration,
Federal Transit Administration, Kresge Foundation, Natural
Resources Defense Council, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Rockefeller
Foundation, Shell, Surdna Foundation, Funders Network for Smart
Growth, and Urban Land Institute.
CONTACT:
To RSVP for this event, contact Breanne Reynolds,
Fleishman-Hillard, 202-828-8849,
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