Driving and the Built Environment: The Effects of Compact Development on Motorized Travel, Energy Use, and CO2 Emissions
Special Report 298, 2009
By: National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board
https://www.nap.edu/read/12747/chapter/1
Report a broken linkBenefits of Compact, Mixed Use Development
This report asks whether compact development leads to motor vehicle energy conservation, measured in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and CO2 emissions. It includes a literature review, forecasts of energy savings in different development scenarios, and policy and research recommendations.