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How cities can cut transportation emissions. New Northeastern research reveals key strategies

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It’s an environmentalist’s adage: think globally, act locally. 

But does this strategy work for reducing greenhouse gas emissions produced by vehicles?

New research from Northeastern University finds that it’s a mixed bag.

“Overall, climate planning strategies help us reduce driving or help us increase non-auto commutes,” says Serena Alexander, associate professor of public policy and environmental engineering at Northeastern. “But certain strategies work a lot better at the local level and, for other strategies, regional alignment is important.” 

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