Putting Transportation on Track in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

A survey of road and rail emissions comparisons

January 19, 2011
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Sustainable Prosperity
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Cherise Burda
Former Regional Director, Ontario
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This report compares air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from road and rail transportation, and applies those findings to Toronto's transit options. The report confirms that smog in the GTHA could be reduced significantly by moving car commuters to rail, such as LRT and subway, and freight trucks to freight trains.

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Cherise Burda
Former Regional Director, Ontario

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