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State-Level Policies for Reducing Vehicle-Miles Traveled

Abstract

California has set ambitious goals for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. To meet these goals, the state must achieve a 15 percent reduction in total travel by light-duty vehicles by 2050 compared to expected levels. Under current state policies, reductions of this magnitude are unlikely