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Plug-in Electric Cars Can Lower Global Warming Emissions, Oil Consumption and Unhealthy Air Pollution	2010-02-11
Increasing America’s use of plug-in electric and plug in hybrid cars would dramatically reduce emissions that cause global warming and air pollution and would curb our dependence on oil, according to a new white paper released today by Environment Washington.
Record-breaking transit ridership saved fuel equal to the amount consumed by 139,500 cars in Washington last year.	2009-09-22
Seattle, WA - In 2008, people in Washington saved 80 million gallons of gasoline by riding transit in record numbers – the amount consumed by 139,500 cars in Washington. Transportation is responsible for more than two-thirds of our dependence on oil, and about one-third of our carbon dioxide pollution, as outlined by Environment Washington in their new report “Getting On Track: Record Transit Ridership Increases Energy Independence.”
Coalition asks President-Elect to Revitalize our Transportation System and Our Ecomony	2008-12-15
Environment Washington joined a coalition of national environmental groups to recommend that President-elect Obama and the new Congress make critical investments in the clean energy and green infrastructure that will protect the environment and rebuild the American economy.
Waterfront Redevelopment Plans Should Foster Ferry Travel Without Cars	2004-11-17
SEATTLEâ€”In a report released today, the Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG) concludes that transit connections and pedestrian infrastructure along the Seattle waterfront fail to adequately serve walk-on ferry passengers, and that redevelopment plans should encourage ferry travel without cars. The report, entitled â€œStranded at the Dock?â€ shows how Seattle can better integrate passenger-only ferry service into the regional transportation network.
Report Challenges Gubernatorial Candidates to Tackle Washington's Transportation Problems	2004-06-20
In a report released today, the Washington Public Interest Research Group (WashPIRG) called on Washington's gubernatorial candidates to tell voters how each plans to solve the state's transportation problems. The report, entitled "Breaking the Political Gridlock," shows that Washington residents' health and safety continue to be threatened by pollution from vehicles and inattention to crumbling infrastructure, like the Alaskan Way Viaduct.