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.

This article appears in November 6 • 2009.

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