TRANSPORTATION BG The Hidden Costs

THE ROAD AHEAD Overview: The Hidden Economic Impact of Transportation Reducing Carbon Footprint Public/Personal Transportation UH COAST Program BG Grow Local Economy Product Purchasing

Carbon Footprint Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. 27% of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is from transportation. Transportation is the second leading source of GHG emissions in the United States, just behind electricity. Between 1990 and 2015, GHG emissions in the transportation sector increased more in absolute terms than any other sector.   LE

PRODUCT PURCHASING Buy in Bulk Shop Local Reduce Carbon footprint by reducing transportation routes Shipping costs Shop Local Fewer transportation emissions Storage costs Support local economy BG

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Reduces carbon footprint from GHG emissions Relieves traffic congestion LE Improved air quality Health-related benefits

PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION Maintenance Costs Traffic congestion Parking costs Health-Related costs BG

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION LE There is no parking pass required Reduced carbon emissions Health benefits UH looking to add B-cycle stations on campus

THE COST OF TRANSPORTATION-RELATED HEALTH OUTCOMES The National Health Costs of… $$ (IN BILLIONS) ESTIMATE INCLUDES… SOURCE Healthcare costs Lost wages due to illness & disability National Institute of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Obesity and overweight $142 Healthcare costs Lost wages due to illness & disability Federal Highway Administration, 2000. Addendum to the 1997 Federal Highway Cost Allocation Study Final Report Air pollution from traffic $50-80 LE Healthcare costs Lost wages Property damage Travel delay Legal/administrative costs AAA. Crashes vs. Congestion? What’s the Cost to Society? 2010 Traffic Crashes $180

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UH Parking and Transportation Services offers eligible faculty, staff and students the opportunity to join COAST A new incentive program for individuals who carpool or utilize alternative and sustainable options, such as METRO to get to campus Aligns with a critical goal of the University's long-term growth plan that aims to minimize the number of vehicles traveling to and parking on campus BG

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