Alternative actions for achieving energy savings in the transportation sector. Summary. Final report Aug 79-Nov 80

Rowe, P G; Glenn, C W; Chu, H C; Hoffman, S; Presutti, E

Title: Alternative actions for achieving energy savings in the transportation sector. Summary. Final report Aug 79-Nov 80

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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.

Authors:: Rowe, P G; Glenn, C W; Chu, H C; Hoffman, S; Presutti, E

Publication Date:: Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

Research Org.:: Rice Univ., Houston, TX (USA)

OSTI Identifier:: 5894164

Report Number(s):: PB-81-193070

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 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, Consumption, & Utilization- Transportation- Land & Roadway

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                    Rowe, P G, Glenn, C W, Chu, H C, Hoffman, S, and Presutti, E. Alternative actions for achieving energy savings in the transportation sector. Summary. Final report Aug 79-Nov 80.  United States: N. p., 1980. 
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                    Rowe, P G, Glenn, C W, Chu, H C, Hoffman, S, & Presutti, E. Alternative actions for achieving energy savings in the transportation sector. Summary. Final report Aug 79-Nov 80.  United States.

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                    Rowe, P G, Glenn, C W, Chu, H C, Hoffman, S, and Presutti, E. 1980.  
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