Congressional Quarterly
District of Columbia
22/07/2009 at 08:00AM
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association.
Keynote Speakers:
- Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, (D-Md.)
- Sen. Thomas Carper, (D-Del.)
Panel:
- Kevin Desmond, King County Metro Transit Division,Dept. of Transportation, Seattle
- Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense Council
- Caitlin Rayman, Maryland Department of Transportation
- Daniel J. Weiss, Center for American Progress
Climate change is one of the most significant issues facing transportation today. Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation sources account for one-third of the emissions in the United States, and transportation accounts for 70 percent of U.S. oil consumption. With Congress debating the legislation this year, this event will take a 360-degree look at climate change proposals in the House and Senate and examine the impact they may have on our transportation system.
The Columbus Club at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20002
8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Conversation
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Program