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In 2007, CTS received an appropriation from the Minnesota Legislature to assess public policy and technology options for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted from the transportation sector in Minnesota.
The researchers investigated a number of possibilities:
The researchers evaluated these options within a larger framework that attempts to identify potential externalities and risks as well as potential policy drivers.
Their report will identify short-term (up to 2015), medium-term (2015-2025), and long-term (>2025) technologies, strategies, and policies.
To address the interdisciplinary issues raised by this study, CTS assembled and led a research team drawn from multiple fields including mechanical engineering, public policy, and civil engineering. CTS associate director Laurie McGinnis is providing interdisciplinary leadership and coordinating outreach efforts for the project.
CTS presented results of the study to Minnesota legislators on June 18, 2008, and facilitated a roundtable discussion on key questions facing Minnesota in the climate change debate. View the workshop presentations:
The study team testified at the Minnesota House of Representatives Transportation Finance Committee meeting on March 4, 2008.
CTS held a seminar series to hear from national experts and learn how their work could influence Minnesota’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. The first three seminars were aired live on the Web and are available for later viewing. Coverage of all four will be posted soon.