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Clean Mobility Equity: A Playbook - Lessons from California’s Clean Transportation Programs
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Energy, Transportation & Mobility
Mobility equity programs help fight climate change, improve mobility in underserved communities, and reduce automobile dependence. This report examines innovative clean mobility programs in California and provides best practices for moving towards green transportation. Recommendations...
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Expanding Access to Electric Vehicles in California’s Low-Income Communities
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level State
State(s) California
Source Journal of Science Policy & Governance
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Energy, Transportation & Mobility
Following the 2020 executive order from California to have all new passenger vehicles be zero-emission by 2035, the paper outlines the ways to expand access to electric vehicles (EV) to low-income Californians. For the state to meet its clean energy goals, it must include these communities...
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Driving Down Emissions: Transportation, Land Use, and Climate Change
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, State
State(s) All States
Source Smart Growth America
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Housing, Health, Transportation & Mobility
Transportation accounts for the largest share of carbon emissions in the U.S. Car-oriented land use and community design play a significant role in the nation’s transportation emissions; communities are built in a way that makes it difficult and unsafe to access daily needs outside...
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E-Scooter Pilot Evaluation
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) Illinois
Source City Of Chicago
Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility
Evaluation of Chicago's E-Scooter pilot program testing the viability of electronic scooters as a sustainable, safe and equitable method of transportation for residents. The report evaluates the impact of e-scooters, as an alternative micro mobility mode of transport, in a diverse...
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Solar Parking Requirements
Type Article
Year 2012
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source THE ACCESS ALMANAC
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The problem of increasing peak-hour energy demand created by new developments and the underutilization of solar power in parking lots is addressed. Cities or towns should amend their zoning codes to require solar power installations in parking lots of new buildings, specifying a certain...
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The Stakes for Workers in How Policymakers Manage the Coming Shifts to All-electric Vehicles
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level Other
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
The shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) will change large sectors of the economy, and these changes will require workers take on new roles. These changes provide an opportunity to reconsider existing policies that are currently failing workers and to improve labor protections. If...
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Autonomous Vehicle Heaven or Hell? Creating a Transportation Revolution That Benefits All
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Three transportation revolutions—electrification, vehicle sharing, and autonomous (self-driving) vehicles—are poised to transform our entire transportation system, impacting everything from how people move and the shape of our communities to the livelihoods of millions now employed...
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Transportation Electrification 101: A Guide for Local Leaders
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level City or Town, National
State(s) California, Maryland, Utah
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
This report identifies the need to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and electrify the transportation sector to promote economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equity. It recommends implementing policies that support EV adoption, investing in charging infrastructure,...
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Seattle’s Transportation Electrification Blueprint
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) Washington
Source Seattle Department of Transportation
Policy Areas Energy, Transportation & Mobility
Fossil fuel-dependent transportation systems produce greenhouse gas emissions, harming air quality and disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color. This report details Seattle's plan to electrify public transit systems and convert a significant portion...
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Taking the High Road to Cleaner Air for Kids and Communities
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Local Progress
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility
Although electrification reduces greenhouse gas emissions, switching to electric vehicles (EV) can negatively impact workers by giving rise to anti-union EV manufacturers, like Tesla. To address this problem, this memo urges local governments to leverage their procurement power to...
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New Energy for Cities; Energy-Saving & Job Creation Policies for Local Governments
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2006
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source The Apollo Alliance
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This policy brief outlines strategies for cities investing in renewable energy and provides examples of localities that have successfully implemented each strategy. The brief highlights renewable energy production, high-performance building tactics, and transportation reforms that...
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Shared Micromobility Permitting, Process, and Participation
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National Association of City Transportation Officials
Policy Areas Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Shared micromobility has become an integral part of transportation systems throughout North American cities, but to be effective, city staff must connect broader city goals to specific shared micromobility outcomes. This report identifies the importance of reliable transportation...
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Northeastern Regional Assessment of Strategic Electrification
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level State
State(s) All States
Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This report examines the current state of electrification in Northeastern states, examining technology and policies that support the development of electrification and reduce emissions. Further, this report identifies the actions necessary to reduce regional emissions 80 percent by...
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Electric Carsharing In Underserved Communities: Considerations For Program Success
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2015
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Transportation & Mobility
The U.S. has seen tremendous growth in shared-use mobility services over the past decade. This expansion, however, has not reached underserved communities. Low-income households could greatly benefit from the cost-savings of sharing otherwise underused assets, as these communities...
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Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada: 2023
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level Country
State(s) All States
Source NACTO Data Snapshot, July 2024
Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility
Financial constraints and rising user costs threaten the affordability and accessibility of shared micromobility services. This report outlines the need for public funding, subsidies, and the elimination of sales tax on these services to ensure their stability and affordability. Integrating...
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Electric Vehicle Charging: A Primer for Municipal Leaders
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The growing demand for, and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) creates the need for adequate charging infrastructure in cities and towns. To acommodate this in a way that aligns the local interests with user interests, municipalities should ensure that charging stations are strategically...
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Municipal Energy Plan: Seven Community Collaboration
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Slipstream
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This report examines collaborative energy efficiency plans developed by seven communities across Dane County. The collaboration's primary goals include developing a baseline energy use profile for municipal operations, identifying energy savings opportunities, and creating near term...
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A Green New Deal for City and Suburban Transportation
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level National
State(s) All States
Source Smart Growth America
Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
The majority of federal transportation spending incentivizes road-building, leaving limited funds available for road repair and more sustainable modes like transit, walking, and biking. Such spending encourages more driving and increased emissions, due to limited investments in low-carbon...
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9 Major Opportunities for Electric Buses & Trucks
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2019
Level -
State(s) All States
Source Meeting Of The Minds
Policy Areas Energy, Transportation & Mobility
Trucks and buses are going electric, too, and the impact on both our air and our economy could be huge. Transportation is the largest contributor to global nationwide, but electric trucks and buses are part of the solution because they are cleaner than diesel and natural gas vehicles....
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Micromobility in Cities: The Current Landscape
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Cities must work to expand micro mobility options in their communities to increase access, safety, and economic opportunity for residents. This report identifies shifts in micro mobility away from classic automobiles and highlights case studies from U.S. cities. It recommends implementing...
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Delivering Opportunity: How Electric Buses and Trucks Can Create Jobs and Improve Public Health in California
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies
State(s) California
Source The Greenlining Institute
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Health
This report explores electric trucks and buses, their emissions, and the potential for job opportunities in the expanding electric heavy-duty vehicle market. The report highlights California as a leader in policies and investments to drive the adoption of electric trucks and buses....
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