This TRB policy study will provide U.S. transportation officials with an overview of the scientific consensus on climate change; summarize current and projected contributions of all modes of U.S. transportation to climate change; summarize possible consequences for U.S. transportation infrastructure; analyze transportation policy options for adapting to impacts; examine strategies to mitigate future climate impacts through reduced transportation emissions; and recommend critical areas of research. The $125,000 has been provided as an AASHTO contribution to an overall effort valued at $900,000 that has been funded by a number of government and private sector stakeholder groups and conducted by an expert panel.
