1. Encourage active transportation: Encouraging active transportation such as walking, cycling, and skateboarding can promote sustainability as well as reduce congestion on roads.
2. Expand and improve public transportation: Expanding and improving public transportation (e.g., buses, trains, light rail) can reduce the need for private vehicles, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality.
3. Provide bicycle infrastructure: Providing bike lanes, bike share programs, and secure bike parking can encourage cycling as a mode of transportation.
4. Implement carpooling programs: Carpooling programs can encourage people to share their vehicles to commute to work or other destinations.
5. Manage parking efficiently: Efficient parking management can reduce congestion and encourage alternative modes of transportation.
6. Use electric and hybrid vehicles: Encouraging the use of electric and hybrid vehicles can improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Encourage urban planning that promotes sustainable transportation: Urban planning that promotes compact, walkable communities can encourage sustainable transportation modes.
8. Support policies that reduce car dependency: Policies that discourage car use, such as congestion pricing and road tolls, can encourage sustainable transportation modes.
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