Transportation

Kentucky has immense capacity to save energy and lower our carbon footprint through transportation improvements. One-quarter of energy consumed by Kentuckians is from gasoline used for transportation.  Kentuckians drive some of the highest amounts of vehicle miles per driver every year (nearly 17,000). In many cases, particularly in rural areas where travel is required for employment, access to public transportation does not exist. Most public transportation systems operate within town boundaries. Only 1.36% of our total state highway budget is allocated public transit. As the price of gasoline continues to become more costly, many Kentucky families struggle to afford the fuel they need to access food, jobs and services. (Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Department for Energy Development and Independence)

Reports and Resources

Brookings Institution. "The High Cost of Being Poor in Kentucky" (2007): www.brookings.edu/reports/2007/06metropolitanpolicy_fellowes.aspx

Kentucky Rural Energy Consortium. "25 x '25 Roadmap for Kentucky" (2008). louisville.edu/kppc/krec contains a link the report.