WHAT'S DRIVING THE NEED FOR CHANGE

Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Based on the Denton's 2019 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Report, the largest local GHG contributor was transportation at 51%, followed by energy use at 34% and solid waste at 8%. Transportation is also the largest source of GHG nationwide, accounting for 27% of the U.S. total.

In Denton, the average person drives 10,000 miles annually, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and poor air quality, and in 2019, approximately 91% of all trips in Denton were by vehicle, and only 9% were taken by walking and cycling

As a City, we aim to contribute by enhancing land use planning and updating mobility system guidelines for new development to reduce emissions and provide improvements in safety, traffic, and quality of life. The relationship of mobility to land use can also help improve connections and access in communities that are historically disadvantaged and undeserved.

Investing in active transportation infrastructure and using alternative means of transportation can help ensure that those walking, biking, and rolling can travel safely, reduce harmful emissions, and reduce the impact on the natural and human environment, helping improve the quality of life in our community.