Project Summary
The project aims to address the substantial carbon emissions generated by intercity travel along the California corridor, spanning from Sacramento through the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles and San Diego. We recognize the need for near term planning and policy actions to expedite the transition toward a low-carbon transportation system. The project’s main objectives are two-fold. Firstly, we will define technically achievable low carbon scenarios for the California Corridor, focusing on 2035 and 2045, evaluating their implications on carbon emissions, cost, level of service, equity, and job creation. Secondly, we will identify the necessary near-term policy and planning actions to actualize each scenario. By integrating low carbon aviation, and high-speed rail, this study will contribute to the development of a long-term vision for a Low Carbon California Corridor.
