Transportation

How we get around and how we design communities affects our environment. DEQ is working to protect public health and Oregon's environment by monitoring pollution from on-road mobile sources like cars and trucks, providing financial incentives to encourage cleaner diesels, promoting alternative commute options, developing low-carbon fuel standards and adopting stricter vehicle emission rules. Here you will find information on the many ways DEQ promotes sustainable transportation and learn what you can do to lower your transportation footprint.
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Land Use Issues

One goal of Oregon's unique land use requirements is to promote better air quality by reducing the amount of vehicle miles traveled. Transportation and growth management plans link community planning and transportation methods together to create vibrant and livable communities. Learn more about Oregon's land use laws.

• Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
• Oregon Transportation and Growth Management
• Metro

Fuels

Non-conventional fuel sources can be used to help diversity fuel resources in the United States.

• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
• Diesel and Biodiesel
• Oregon Department of Energy's Alternative Transportation Fuels page
• Oregon Department of Transportation’s Electric Vehicle Charging Network
• Low Carbon Fuel

Recycling and Reuse

Recycling helps in preserving our natural resources by reusing existing materials.

Ecological Business PDF Automotive Shops Recycling Oil Recycling Tires

Recycling Antifreeze PDF Recycling Vehicles (METRO) Disposal of Solid Waste

What You Can Do

Save money while lowering your vehicles environmental impact.

• Drive Less Save More: A one-stop shop for all modes of transportation: transit, carpool, bike, and walk
• Fuel Economy
  • US Department of Energy web page on Fuel Economy
  • EPA webpage on Fuel Economy
• DriveClean: Guide for clean and efficient vehicles brought to you by the California Air Resources Board
• Employee Commute Options in the Portland Metropolitan Area
• Bicycles
  • Metro - Bicycles
  • Oregon Bike Maps
  • Bicycle Transportation Alliance
  • ByCycle.org - Bicycle Route Planner for Portland Metro Area
• Passenger Trains
  • Oregon Trains
  • Metro - Ride Public Transit
• Sustainable Transportation
• Oregon Department of Energy's Business Energy Tax Credit
• Reduce Idling to Prevent Air Pollution

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