Bioeconomy & transportation advisory group
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- Policy Option GHG Reductions* (MMtCO 2 e)
- Level of Support 2015 2025
- Volunteers for Focused Discussion on Policy Clusters
- TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES
- BT-1.1: Market Pull and Distribution Infrastructure
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GHG = greenhouse gas; MMt = million metric tons; t = metric ton; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent; VMT = vehicle miles traveled; UC = unanimous consent; TBD = to be determined Volunteers for Focused Discussion on Policy Clusters
OBJECTIVES (from the Platform Document) Develop the Midwest’s capacity for production of biofuels and other low-carbon advanced transportation fuels to advance national energy independence, add value for consumers, revitalize rural economies and the region’s manufacturing base, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Accelerate strategies for improving the efficiency of biofuels production and use, reduce fossil fuel inputs, minimize GHG emissions, decrease water use and strengthen the existing biofuels industry. Develop, demonstrate and commercialize a variety of biomass-utilizing technologies and other low-carbon advanced fuels covering a portfolio of energy products and biobased products. TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES (added after Platform was adopted) Provide increased access to clean travel options that include the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative’s designated corridor and Ohio hub for intercity passenger rail improvements, availability of rural transit services, enhancement and maintenance of urban transit systems, greater availability of bicycling and walking options in addition to substantial gains in availability of regionally-produced, efficient vehicles Prioritize highway investments to first maintain existing infrastructure; use technology and other innovative strategies that help to optimize use of existing transportation resources; invest in freight rail improvements to lessen region-limiting bottlenecks; and recognize that effective land use management can lessen congestion and capitalize on and enhance use of transit, bicycling, and walking.
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