Achieving bold reductions in transportation-related carbon emissions10/2019 - Funded by a grant from TAF and the City of Toronto, our research group set out to create an on-road emission inventory using traffic count data.
How to Know if an Electric Vehicle Makes Sense for You8/2019 - There are lots of good reasons to consider going electric, and just a few factors to consider before assuming that an EV is right for you.
Toronto Star: Eliminating fuel efficiency standards would be an uber mistake for Toronto City Council7/2019 - Opinion piece from our VP of policy and programs, Bryan Purcell.
TAF Comments on Vehicle-for-Hire Bylaw Review6/2019 - The proposed bylaw update not only fails to move Toronto forward on addressing carbon emissions and air pollution from vehicles-for-hire,…
Why is Toronto considering eliminating fuel efficiency standards instead of strengthening them?6/2019 - The City of Toronto is considering eliminating important fuel efficiency standards for the vehicle-for-hire industry.
Setting the stage for an electric mobility strategy for Toronto5/2019 - The City of Toronto has just completed the Assessment Phase of its Electric Mobility Strategy. Here are some highlights.
The Clean Fuel Standard Explained3/2019 - You’ve probably heard about the federal government’s commitments to work with the provinces and territories to take action on climate change. But have you heard about the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)? The Clean Fuel Standard is expected to have the largest carbon impact of any policy under the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.
Faces of Climate Action1/2019 - Can you guess what a major real estate developer and a community equity advocate have in common? Both are leaders…
Truck News: Peel Region begins Off-Peak Delivery pilot7/2018 - The Region of Peel launches the TAF-funded Off-Peak Delivery pilot project with major retailers such as LCBO and Loblaw. Shifting deliveries to off-peak hours can help optimize highways and major road networks within Peel and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area. This approach could significantly reduce truck-related emissions and improve air quality in the region.
The Hill Times: The U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement, Canada’s not. Why follow on weakening car emissions standards?5/2018 - While the United States plans to weaken vehicle emissions standards, Canada must stand up for strong climate actions to reduce emissions. Weaker vehicle standards will make it harder to reach our local, provincial, and national climate goals. In this op-ed published in The Hill Times, TAF CEO Julia Langer explains why.
Making transit fare-free: A dream scenario or red herring?3/2018 - Wouldn’t it be nice to take any bus, any streetcar, any commuter train free of charge, whenever you want? What sounds like a dream could soon be reality in five German cities as part of a pilot project on fare-free transit. But would it be good policy to offer free transit in the GTHA to boost ridership or is the real issue a lack of investment in service?
Joint Response to Greater Golden Horseshoe Transportation Plan1/2018 - Since transportation is the largest contributor to Ontario’s carbon emissions, it is important that the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) Transportation…
