The USDOT's new Climate Strategies that Work Playbook provides detailed information concerning benefits and implementation requirements for 27 transportation-related emission reduction strategies.

The USDOT Climate Strategies that Work Playbook is a comprehensive resource to guide cities, regions, industry leaders, philanthropic strategists, and transportation professionals at every level in implementing the most effective strategies for reducing transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions. It provides actionable information for 27 transportation-related emission reduction strategies through well-vetted guides detailing benefits, implementation steps, and resources.
This Playbook helps communities identify the strategies to grow stronger, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Informed by the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization, the Playbook emphasizes convenient, efficient, and clean transportation solutions, while also considering equity, safety, and economic growth.
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