HB: 2139 Addressing Transportation Policy Goals
Posted by Andrea Olson on February 22, 2007 - 5:46pm
- In Washington, transportation accounts for nearly 60 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions, compared to about 40 percent in California.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to assess the greenhouse gas emissions of potential transportation projects over the project’s entire life cycle;
- Requires the Department of Transportation to include in a list of project alternatives projects that have lesser carbon emissions;
- Requires the Department of Transportation to prioritize projects that have a lower carbon emission output and encourage a reduction in the number of vehicle miles traveled.
Status: Awaiting a public hearing in the House Transportation Committee.
