Transportation

Transportation

Alliance members are developing policy pathways and programs to decarbonize the transportation sector by reducing vehicle miles traveled and significantly increasing access to and the affordability of zero-emission vehicles, clean fuels, and multi-modal options. 

Transportation | Summit Stage BEB Ribbon Cutting in Colorado

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Transportation

Below are tallies of the number of members that have adopted or are in the process of adopting statutory and executive policies and actions.

For the most up-to-date, in-depth breakdown of transportation climate actions across our membership, explore the Alliance Policy Database.

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Did You Know?

  • Transportation accounted for 29% of U.S. emissions in 2021.
  • Within the transportation sector, light-duty vehicles, such as a typical passenger car, account for more than half of emissions. Heavy-duty vehicles account for nearly a quarter of emissions.

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

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Colorado Signs Law to Create More Housing Near Transit

In May 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1313, Housing in Transit-Oriented Communities, into law to encourage Colorado communities to build more housing near transit. “Housing and transit go hand in hand,” said Governor Polis, highlighting how transit-oriented communities reduce driving time and improve air quality.

Source: Colorado Office of the Governor

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U.S. Climate Alliance Applauds U.S. EPA Action to Help States Curb Heavy-Duty Truck Pollution

March 2023

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U.S. EPA Approval of California’s Clean Cars Waiver Empowers U.S. Climate Alliance States to Accelerate Climate Action

December 2024

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Letter | 2024

The U.S. Climate Alliance submitted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting timely approval of California’s waiver request for the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.
U.S. Climate Alliance Requests EPA Approval of California’s Advanced Clean Fleets Waiver

The Alliance submitted a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting timely approval of California’s waiver request for the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.

Press Release | 2024

The U.S. Climate Alliance issued the following statement in response to the final rule released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishing new, more protective federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and criteria pollutant emissions for light- and medium-duty vehicles, for model years 2027 and later.
U.S. Climate Alliance Applauds U.S. EPA’s Final Rule to Cut Emissions from Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles

The Alliance issued a statement in response to the final rule released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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