A recent NRDC report highlights that state departments of Transportation are lacking in sustainability and equity, with Vermont receiving the highest score at C- minus (70.5 points). Despite Vermont's top ranking, the report indicates deficiencies in non-automotive transport options. D.C. scored better on this front, yet still only achieved 62 percent. Samantha Henningson, NRDC's transportation advocate, emphasized states can boost their scores by enhancing non-automotive choices, which are crucial for progress, especially amid the shifting political landscape.
Even the best state departments of Transportation are still receiving a C- minus on sustainability and equity, highlighting their struggle to advance climate initiatives.
Vermont secured top ranking in the NRDC Transportation Scorecard, with a score of 70.5, but still fell short in expanding access to diverse transportation options.
According to Samantha Henningson, states can improve their scores significantly, especially regarding non-automotive modes of transport, in the current political climate.
The scorecard revealed that expansion of transportation choices is crucial, with many states, even top performers, failing to score adequately in this area.
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