Transportation 10

Sustainability in transportation is an important issue because

A significant amount of fossil fuels are used

Sustainability metrics for transportation were developed to

Assess environmental, economic, and social impacts

Aircraft improvements in fuel efficiency and reductions in emissions is a result of

Design innovations

Sustainability is the responsibility of

Everyone

Motor carrier tractor innovations have resulted in

Hybrid, electric, natural gas, and clean diesel engines

Which innovation have railroads implemented to promote safety and prevent accidents?

Installed wayside and optical detectors

How can the transportation industry meet the predicted growth demands of the marketplace?

Match design innovations to meet sustainability goals to create cost- efficient services

The seaports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are considering hybrid-electric freight-drive trucks in order to

Reduce the dense smog around the seaports

One of the environmental benefits of sustainable actions is

Reduction of emissions and pollutants

More than 90% of the world trade is dependent on which mode of transportation?

Ships