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Case Study Efficiency

Biodiesel in Transit and Municipal Fleets
Biodiesel in Transit and Municipal Fleets
halifax, brampton, saskatoon

A clean burning alternative fuel produced from domestic renewable resources, principally vegetable oils and waste oil products



Car Sharing in Canada: Making More Sustainable Personal Travel Choices
Car Sharing in Canada: Making More Sustainable Personal Travel Choices
montreal, quebec city, vancouver

Alternative system of car ownership and access where vehicles are shared amongst a group of individuals.



Complete Streets
Complete Streets: Making Canada's roads safer for all
Canada

This issue paper examines the main aspects of complete streets-including innovative policies, success stories and benefits-and also includes advice from sustainable transportation advocates on what planners need to consider when designing complete streets.



Case Study: Fuel Efficient Driver Training for Municipal Heavy-Duty and Transit Vehicles
Fuel Efficient Driver Training for Municipal Heavy-Duty and Transit Vehicles
CANADA

An issue paper exploring a number of Canadian driver training programs and policies that help fleet managers cut costs, while meeting their municipality’s long-term environmental goals.



Fuel Sense: Making Fleet and Transit Operations More Efficient
Fuel Sense: Making Fleet and Transit Operations More Efficient
edmonton, alta.

Training program to encourage fuel-efficient driving skills by municipal fleet and transit operators



Case Study: Taxi-share Programs in Canada and Abroad
Taxi-share Programs in Canada and Abroad
INTERNATIONAL

A case study exploring how various international taxi-share initiatives help to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, while providing a more cost-effective travel option for residents and tourists.



Towards an Idle-Free Zone
Towards an Idle-Free Zone
mississauga, ont.

Outreach program using community-based social marketing techniques to reduce idling by motorists

Date modified:
2012-01-17