Solar Valley Coalition
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Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change. Urban Institute. 2008
Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America. Brookings Institute. May 29, 2008.
The Impact of Urban Form on U.S. Residential Energy Use (2008)
Reid Ewing (University of Maryland, College Park) Fang Rong (Milken Institute)
Greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles climb slightly. Nashville Tennessean: 11/29/07
Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting
corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We
provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties
between smart growth and good jobs. Good resource for information about urban sprawl and public
transportation.
PG&E Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
An Evaluation of Utility System Impacts and Benefits of Optimally Dispatched Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (Technical Report NREL/TP-620-40293 Revised October 2006)
The Impact of Urban Form on U.S. Residential Energy Use (2008)
Reid Ewing (University of Maryland, College Park) Fang Rong (Milken Institute)
Greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles climb slightly. Nashville Tennessean: 11/29/07
Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting
corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We
provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties
between smart growth and good jobs. Good resource for information about urban sprawl and public
transportation.
PG&E Demonstrates Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
An Evaluation of Utility System Impacts and Benefits of Optimally Dispatched Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (Technical Report NREL/TP-620-40293 Revised October 2006)
“Benchmark” Study Highlights Effectiveness of Land Use Policies. King County, Washington enacted a
land use planning initiative in 1994 to concentrate new development and redevelopment within designated “Urban
Growth Areas.” A recently released 2008 Benchmarks Report documents several positive changes between 1995
and 2006, suggesting that key policies have been successful.
A Better Way to Go Meeting America’s 21st Century Transportation Challenges. with Modern Public
Transit. US PIRG March 2008
Freakonomics: Not-So-Free Ride - The trouble with negative externalities. New York Times. 4/20/08.
"Technologies and Policies to Consider For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions In California" by the
California Economic and Technology Advisory Committee identifies ways to reduce greenhouse gases 25% by
2020 and 80% by 2050, as required by state law. The report gives strong support for mobility management
strategies such as Pay-As-You-Drive vehicle insurance because it recognizes their co-benefits such as
congestion and accident reductions.
land use planning initiative in 1994 to concentrate new development and redevelopment within designated “Urban
Growth Areas.” A recently released 2008 Benchmarks Report documents several positive changes between 1995
and 2006, suggesting that key policies have been successful.
A Better Way to Go Meeting America’s 21st Century Transportation Challenges. with Modern Public
Transit. US PIRG March 2008
Freakonomics: Not-So-Free Ride - The trouble with negative externalities. New York Times. 4/20/08.
"Technologies and Policies to Consider For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions In California" by the
California Economic and Technology Advisory Committee identifies ways to reduce greenhouse gases 25% by
2020 and 80% by 2050, as required by state law. The report gives strong support for mobility management
strategies such as Pay-As-You-Drive vehicle insurance because it recognizes their co-benefits such as
congestion and accident reductions.
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION IN TENNESSEE.
Prepared for TDOT by E.H. Pechan & Associates, Inc.and Cambridge Systematics, Inc. June 2008.
Prepared for TDOT by E.H. Pechan & Associates, Inc.and Cambridge Systematics, Inc. June 2008.
An Assessment of Future Demands for and Benefits of Public Transit Services in Tennessee. ORNL.
March 2002
March 2002
Carbon Taxes- “Tax What You Burn, Not What You Earn” 6 August 2008 Todd Litman. Victoria Transport
Policy Institute
Policy Institute
U.S. highway fund crushed by cutback in driving. As drivers cut back on gas, The Department of
Transportation says its Highway Trust Fund will be depleted and needs an $8 billion emergency infusion.
CNN 9/5/08
Transportation says its Highway Trust Fund will be depleted and needs an $8 billion emergency infusion.
CNN 9/5/08
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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car. By G. Chambers Williams III • THE TENNESSEAN •
April 26, 2009
"Active Transportation for America: A Case for Increased Federal Investment in Bicycling and Walking" Rails
to Trails Conservancy. 10/20/08. This report quantifies the transportation, energy, climate, public health, and
economic benefits of bicycling and walking.
Find Your Walk Score. Walk Score ranks neighborhoods to determine the walkability of where you live. Great
little tool.
The Housing + Transportation Affordability Index is an innovative tool that measures the true affordability of
housing. Covers the Nashville and Memphis metro areas.
ransportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief. Wednesday, 16 July 2008. H.R. 6495 –
Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008. Cong. Earl Blumenauer.
Obama Administration Proposes Major Public Transportation Policy Shift
to Highlight Livability. Changes Include Economic Development and Environmental
Benefits US DOT press release. Jan. 13, 2010.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION IN TENNESSEE: STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS. Tennessee Department of Transportation
Executive Leadership Academy 2008 Class Project.
Denmark, one of the leading clean-tech economies of the world, has launched a
pioneering initiative to deploy a nationwide infrastructure for the mass adoption of the
electric car. Nov. 6, 2009.
New Resources from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute. October 2009.
Supply constraints to push oil up to $105 a barrel by 2012 Business 24/7 .
9/16/09
THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009. COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BLUEPRINT FOR INVESTMENT AND REFORM Presented by Chairman James L
Oberstar, Ranking Member John L. Mica, Chairman Peter A. DeFaxio, and Ranking
Member John J. Duncan, Jr. June 18,2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
to Highlight Livability. Changes Include Economic Development and Environmental
Benefits US DOT press release. Jan. 13, 2010.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION IN TENNESSEE: STRATEGIES FOR ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS. Tennessee Department of Transportation
Executive Leadership Academy 2008 Class Project.
Denmark, one of the leading clean-tech economies of the world, has launched a
pioneering initiative to deploy a nationwide infrastructure for the mass adoption of the
electric car. Nov. 6, 2009.
New Resources from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute. October 2009.
Supply constraints to push oil up to $105 a barrel by 2012 Business 24/7 .
9/16/09
THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009. COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BLUEPRINT FOR INVESTMENT AND REFORM Presented by Chairman James L
Oberstar, Ranking Member John L. Mica, Chairman Peter A. DeFaxio, and Ranking
Member John J. Duncan, Jr. June 18,2009 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public Transportation in TN. TN Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental
Regulations. January 2011,
Future rail line may go through TN cities Obama committed to developing
Affordable-Accessible Housing In A Dynamic City. Victoria Transport Policy
Institute May 2010.