Transportation

Shift to alternatives. Enhance efficiency. Electrify vehicles.

Getting people or things from point A to point B, and perhaps back again: in some ways, transportation is incredibly simple. Human beings would be stuck at the speed of walk, run, swim, or horse if it weren’t for planes, trains, automobiles, buses, bicycles, and boats. Mobility has played a critical and complex role in shaping society, and the demand for it is only growing.

Use Public Transit

Public Transit

I will use public transit (___) miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Drawdown Solution: Public Transit

Study: Past Transit Habits Shape Future Ones in Dramatic Ways

SolutionsU Collection: Mass Transit
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Improve a Bus Stop

Public Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
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Drawdown Solution: Public Transit

Tactical Urbanism Meets the Bus Stop

Tactical Transit: A Fast Path to Transit Infrastructure

SolutionsU Collection: Mass Transit
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Stay on the Ground

Telepresence, High-Speed Rail

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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Drawdown Solution: Efficient Aviation

Drawdown Solution: Telepresence

A climate scientist who decided not to fly

The best vacation destination to visit in every state for a greener local getaway
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Share to Social Media: Transportation

Transportation

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about the Transportation sector and solutions and tag Ecochallenge.org.
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Drawdown Sector: Transportation
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Purchase a Carbon Offset

Efficient Aviation

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
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Drawdown Solution: Efficient Aviation

The Good Traveler

Flying is bad for the environment, here are some tips to make it less carbon-intensive

After Paris, A Move to Rein In Emissions by Ships and Planes
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Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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Drawdown Solution: High-Speed Rail

Why Doesn't the United States Have High-Speed Bullet Trains Like Europe and Asia?
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Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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Drawdown Solution: Electric Cars

The other benefit of electric vehicles

SolutionsU Collection: Electric Vehicles
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Advocate For Greener Vehicles

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Drawdown Solution: Electric Cars

Drawdown Solution: Efficient Trucks

Advantages of electric cars – top benefits of EVs

SolutionsU Collection: Electric Vehicles
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Try Carpooling

Carpooling

I will commute by carpool (___) miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Drawdown Solution: Carpooling

How to Motivate Employees to Carpool

The Philadelphia Citizen: News article on a city-funded carpool subsidy
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Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike (___) miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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Drawdown Solution: Bicycle Infrastructure

13 Tips for Your First Bike Commute

SolutionsU Collection: Bike Infrastructure

Bike Resources for BIPOC & FTW folx
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Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
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Drawdown Solution: Walkable Cities

How to Make Your Town More Walkable

‘Safe Streets’ Are Not Safe for Black Lives

Ted Talk: Jeff Speck - The Walkable City
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Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for (___) minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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Drawdown Solution: #54 Walkable Cities

SolutionsU news: Walkable Cities

Designing Walkable Neighborhoods

Richland Source article on public art as walkable city infrastructure
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Use Muscle Power

Multiple Transportation Solutions

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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Drawdown Solution: Bicycle Infrastructure

Walking isn't just good for you — it's good for the economy

Reimagining Our Streets As Places: From Transit Routes To Community Roots

Find Your Perfect Bike Route
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Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
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Drawdown Solution: Bicycle Infrastructure

Bike Advocacy's Blind Spot

Untokening Mobility: Beyond Pavement, Paint and Place

‘Safe Streets’ Are Not Safe for Black Lives
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Test Drive an Electric Bike

Electric Bicycles

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
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Drawdown Solution: Electric Bicycles

Major Study Shows Electric Bikes Good For Health

People For Bikes: Research + Stats on Electric Bikes

Could Electric Bikesharing be the “Car-Killer” America’s Been Waiting For?
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Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least (___) minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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Drawdown Sector Summary: Transportation

SolutionsU news on reducing the climate impact of getting from here to there
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ONE-TIME ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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