Alternative actions for achieving energy savings in the transportation sector. Technical report (final) Aug 79-Nov 80

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5894163

Rowe, P G; Glenn, C W; Blackburn, Jr, J B; Chu, H C; Hoffman, S

This study identified and analyzed actions and policy instruments aimed at reducing fuel consumption in the transportation sector. The study area for the investigation was Houston and Harris County, Texas, which is a low density metropolitan area exhibiting a high dependence on the use of private automobiles as a means of transportation. Actions examined included direct restrictions on fuel purchasing; transportation pricing strategies; efforts to encourage transit ridership, ride-sharing, and paratransit alternatives; and improvement of vehicular operating efficiencies. Both short-term contingency plans and longer-term plans for conservation were considered, as well as the institutional framework within which such plans could be carried out.

• Research Organization: Rice Univ., Houston, TX (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5894163
• Report Number(s): PB-81-193088
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
FUEL ECONOMY
ALLOCATIONS
AUTOMOBILES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
FUEL CONSUMPTION
PLANNING
TEXAS
URBAN AREAS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
NORTH AMERICA
SOUTHWEST REGION
USA
VEHICLES
320203* - Energy Conservation
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