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A Green Transport Policy

How many of these Denmark objectives could we adopt as policy in Austin and Central Texas?

Less CO2: Transport-associated CO2 emissions must be reduced. The trend must be reversed.

Greener vehicular traffic: Shift to car taxes.

More public transport and cycling: Public transport and bicycles must carry the greatest part of the projected growth in traffic.

A better railway network: The rail network must be reliable, safe, and state of the art.

Better roads: Congestion must be reduced.

New green technologies: Denmark must be a green technology test bed for transport.

Greater regard for nature: Bridges, roads, and railways must not destroy irreplaceable natural assets.

Reduced noise and air pollution in urban areas: Cars are the main source of noise and air pollution in our towns and cities.

Source: "Sustainable Transport – Better Infrastructure," en.cop15.dk/files/Docs/Danmarks_indsats/transport/Sustainable_transport.pdf.


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Green Mass Transit PROUD TEXAN Nov 06, 2009 - 11:08 pm
Okay I see the trend, more mass, less car/ truck that means more options for the folks to get around.How about MONORAIL they have it in Las Vegas and have expanded it and most major Asian countries are going that way to reduce cars too.So why can't we build a system for Austin Or why have we not looked at it sooner ???? It's Green, will create jobs and help bring more green jobs.Very positive for jobs and enviro friendly.




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