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The goal for the land use sector should be 11-14 MMT. A September
2008 scientific analysis by Dr. Reid Ewing and Dr. Arthur C.
Nelson, leading experts on smart growth and climate change, finds
that a target of 11-14 MMT is achievable and advisable. An 11-14
MMT target would encourage new communities to be walkable,
affordable, and to have great transportation choices while a lower
target would encourage business as usual. 
The Scoping Plan should include adoption of a statewide Indirect
Source Rule (ISR) for carbon dioxide. ISR, already in effect in the
San Joaquin Valley for air pollution, is a proven policy tool that
helps developers and planners calculate and mitigate the impacts of
projects. 
The plan should make it a top priority to invest in and sustain
public transportation and programs to improve transportation
efficiency and reduce congestion. 
Current growth patterns put the state on a path that will result
in a 50-70 percent increase in driving over the next 30 years. Such
an increase in driving would cancel out the emissions benefits of
improved fuel economy and low carbon fuels. It is imperative that
the state provide strong leadership and encourage local and
regional governments to adopt ambitious targets for greenhouse gas
reductions.