Monthly theme: Sustainable Transportation
June is Sustainable Transportation month. Learn more about how you can get involved in tackling this sustainability challenge. And make sure to sign up for the Waste Wise News e-newsletter and follow Waste Wise Lane County on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know!
Fast facts
- The transport sector is responsible for approximately one quarter of
greenhouse gas emissions.
- 95 percent of the world's transport energy still comes from fossil fuels.
- For 45% of countries transport is the largest source of energy related
emissions. For the rest of the countries, it is the second largest source.
- Between 2000-2019, transport CO2 rose in all regions, except Europe where
they fell 2%.
- The transport sector accounted for 57% of global oil demand and 28% of total
energy consumption.
- In 2018, aviation accounted for roughly 12% of transport-related CO2
emissions. For the 2000-2019 period, aviation emissions rose by an annual
average rate of 2% which was associated with an average annual increase of
5% in commercial passenger flight activity.
- By achieving a 60% share of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the
road, more than 60 billion tons of CO2 could be saved between now and 2050.
Information provided by: https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/media_gstc/FACT_SHEET_Climate_Change.pdf
Other resources
Test your Sustainable Transportation knowledge
Compete against other readers and see how you fare with a short online quiz.
Click this link, choose a nickname, and play. The game will be active all month.
Waste Wise Tip: Maintain your ride!
Click this link to watch Kelly Bell, Lane County Master Recycler Program Coordinator, discusses the importance of taking care of your vehicle as a way to reduce waste and address the climate crisis.
Sustainable Transportation resources
Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation
best-oregon.org
Cascadia Mobility
cascadiamobility.org
City of Eugene Electric Scooters
eugene-or.gov/4937/E-Scooters
City of Eugene Electric Vehicles Page
eugene-or.gov/4664/Electric-Vehicles-EVs
Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association
emeraldvalleyeva.org
Go Electric Oregon
goelectric.oregon.gov/incentives-rebates
Juiced Bikes E-Bike Rebate Guide
juicedbikes.com/blogs/news/state-guide-electric-bike-rebates
Lane Transit District Point2point
ltd.org/about-us
Lane Transit District Employer Programs
LTD.org/Group-Pass
Lane Youth Transportation Advisory Council (LYTAC)
saferouteslanecounty.org
Oregon Sustainable Transportation Initiative
oregon.gov/odot/programs/pages/osti.aspx
Safe Routes: Eugene-Springfield Safe Routes to School
eugenespringfieldsrts.org
Shift Community Cycles
shiftcc.org
Start a Walking Bus
walkingschoolbus.org
University of Oregon College of Design School of Planning, Public Policy and Management
pppm.uoregon.edu/research-areas/sustainable-transportation-and-cities