MnDOT releases Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation in Minnesota

September 28, 2019 |

In Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Transportation released Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation in Minnesota, a new report that aims to get Minnesota on track to meet future goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. Bolstering biofuels is part of the report, as is electric vehicles and other initiatives.

The Pathways report includes a number of action items that MnDOT will pursue, including the creation of a Sustainable Transportation Advisory Council, regional collaboration on electric vehicle corridors, and analyzing GHG emissions in transportation projects.

To obtain public input on the topic, the Great Plains Institute facilitated meetings across the state and provided an online survey and webinar for additional feedback.

“Decarbonizing transportation in Minnesota will capitalize on the state’s resource base, history of technology innovation, and extraordinary market momentum toward cleaner mobility options,” said Rolf Nordstrom, President and CEO at the Great Plains Institute. “The report reflects the desire of residents across Minnesota for clean transportation, including building electric vehicle infrastructure and bolstering biofuels. Both rural and urban Minnesotans will see economic opportunity in this report.”

Category: Fuels

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