Potential price-induced fuel conservation with changes in the Canadian urban-transportation system

Journal Article · · J. Energy Dev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5511726

Sargious, M; Szplett, D; Janarthanan, N

Canadian energy-conservation strategies targeted urban transportation by raising gasoline prices as a way to modify behavior and encourage alternative modes of travel. The work of other researchers is combined with an original analysis to estimate the travel elasticity of automobile drivers to these changes. It shows that a 10% increase beyond the annual inflation rate would reduce per capita urban fuel consumption 20% at the end of a 10-year period. The two alternative transport modes suggested are a light-rail transit system and the implementation of car-pooling programs. Both would allow an increased sensitivity to fuel price hikes. 9 references, 4 tables.

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, Ottawa, Ontario
• OSTI ID: 5511726
• Journal Information: J. Energy Dev.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Dev.; (United States) Vol. 7:1; ISSN JENDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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