Today, the Alliance to Save Energy joined the 50x50 Transportation Commission to release a policy platform for modernizing transportation infrastructure to achieve more efficient, sustainable and accessible mobility, including by modernizing several longstanding transportation programs to adapt to the changes within the sector.
The detailed proposal outlines a blueprint for action by Congress supported by a diverse coalition of leading companies and organizations working in transportation, building on the vision and general recommendations announcedby the full “50x50 Commission” last year to reduce transportation energy consumption 50% by 2050. The recommendations could be implemented through surface transportation reauthorization legislation or a broader infrastructure bill.
The report calls for expanding and modernizing traditional transportation programs to ensure they are sufficiently funded and well-designed to support energy efficiency.
Three highlights from the proposal include:
The recommendations would stimulate the use of more efficient vehicles and encourage greater system-wide optimization of energy use and program flexibility to adapt to rapid innovation in the future. The proposal also calls for funding for port and airport efficiency improvements including electrification, and strengthened investments in electric vehicle infrastructure and programs to increase ride sharing and biking and walking.
Supporters of the proposal include leading auto manufacturers, transportation companies, environmental advocates and others.
