Accelerating progress in the transportation sectorDeveloping North America’s first low-carbon highway

Publication - Sept. 12, 2016 - By Pembina Institute
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In this submission to the pan-Canadian climate consultation online portal, we detail an opportunity for Canada to demonstrate leadership in the transportation sector by supporting the development of North America’s first low carbon highway: a high profile, green infrastructure project designed to lower vehicle emissions along Highway 401 and Autoroute 20, one of North America’s busiest highways, and a vital commercial link between Ontario and Quebec and into the United States.

 

This is an addendum to Building a Pan-Canadian Climate Plan: Policy options to meet or exceed Canada's 2030 emissions target. You can find the submission here.

Tags:  Federal Policy, Transportation, Freight

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