An official website of the OBJECTIVE: Leading on climate
The Transportation Policy Plan has 3 objectives to advance the regional goal: we lead on addressing climate change.
Those objectives are:
- The region’s transportation system minimizes its greenhouse gas emissions.
- People have more reliable access to zero emissions vehicle infrastructure.
- By 2050, the region reduces vehicle miles traveled by 20% per capita below 2019 levels.
At 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions, the transportation sector generates the largest share of emissions in Minnesota. Most emissions in the transportation sector come from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. The region’s goal to lead on addressing climate change envisions a region where we have mitigated greenhouse gas emissions and support the state’s goal of a net-zero economy by 2050. Meeting this goal requires a comprehensive approach that includes supporting the transition to electric vehicles, reducing vehicle miles traveled, and other greenhouse gas mitigation efforts, such as increased transit use, travel demand management and active transportation (walking, biking, and rolling). Learn more about how transportation relates to this goal here. Learn more about the Lead on Climate goal
