AVs in the Pacific Northwest: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in a Time of Automation

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Date

2018-08

Authors

Larco, Nico
Howell, Amanda
Lewis, Rebecca
Steckler, Becky

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Urbanism Next, University of Oregon

Abstract

The University of Oregon conducted research for the cities of Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver to understand how the deployment of autonomous vehicles may impact greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Based on the range of possible outcomes, the cities hope to better understand the policies and programmatic choices available to mitigate negative impacts of AVs and ensure that they can accomplish the goals stated in their climate action, land use, and transportation plans. By working together, each city hopes to learn from each other—as well as cities from across North America—to achieve their climate-related goals.

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119 pages

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climate change, greenhouse gases, autonomous vehicles, new mobility, transportation, Urbanism Next, Bullitt Foundation, CNCA/USDN

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