Recommended Practice
Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transit
Abstract
This Recommended Practice provides guidance to transit agencies for quantifying their greenhouse gas emissions, including both emissions generated by transit and the potential reduction of emissions through efficiency and displacement.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA SUDS-CC-RP-001-09 | Rev. 1 | 09/10/2018 | Published | Current |
Keywords
carbon footprinting, climate change, greenhouse gas emission inventory/reporting, mode shift, land-use effect
Summary
This Recommended Practice provides guidance to transit agencies for quantifying their greenhouse gas emissions, including both emissions generated by transit and the potential reduction of emissions through efficiency and displacement. It lays out a standard methodology for transit agencies to report their greenhouse gas emissions in a transparent, consistent and cost-effective manner. It ensures that agencies can provide an accurate public record of their emissions, may help them comply with future state and federal legal requirements, and may help them gain credit for their “early actions” to reduce emissions.
Get Involved
Want to participate in development of this document? Join Working Group or Learn More
Related Documents
APTA SUDS-CC-RP-003-12, Quantifying and Reporting Transit Sustainability Metrics
|
