Transportation Regulations, Alternative Fuel Take Front Seat at C40 Summit

As the focus on global warming continues to heat up, leaders from around the world gathered in New York City to discuss transportation solutions in relation to energy. During the C40 Large Cities Climate Summit, mayors and business executives reviewed both alternative fuels and new strategies used to help curb climate change. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a plan that would implement congestion pricing, so motorists traveling into the most heavily trafficked areas of the city would have to pay a fee. A similar play is already employed in London where Mayor Ken Livingstone says his city is helping to cut down on its fuel emissions by enforcing stricter regulations on bus lanes and inner city driving. Sydney Mayor Clover Moore echoed the need for alternatives transportation policies, saying her city also suffers from traffic congestion and the resultant negative environmental effects. In addition to discussing city regulations and mass transportation, the initiative also noted the importance of individual choices, such as using alternative vehicles. One such vehicle showcased during the event was Shell’s Audi A8 4.2 liter automobile, a car that runs on a fuel designed to reduce emission and engine noise levels. The Summit is being held in New York City from May 14 – 17. (See Video on our Home Page.)