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