Sustainability Subcommittee
What is Sustainability?The definition of sustainability used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations comes from a 1987 report by the UN Commission on the Environment and Development. Sustainability, according to the report, is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The report establishes three pillars for sustainability and the areas that they encompass:
Check out this TED Talk by Jeralee Anderson: "How Can we Build Greener Roads?"
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Mission Statement To provide transportation professionals and the public with the tools and education to facilitate a safer and more inclusive sustainable transportation system. Vision Statement Our vision is to advance equitable, economical, and environmental transportation across Oregon through knowledge sharing and supporting individuals, organizations, and projects. Core Values Safety Equity Community Innovation Integration Education |
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As a member, ITE Oregon has access to:
For more information on becoming a certified Sustainable Transportation Professional, contact the co-chairs! Contact the co-chairs for more general information or check out the Greenroads E-newsletter, here. |
Join Us!
Oregon ITE's Sustainable Transportation Subcommittee holds quarterly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
- March 18, 2021
- June 17, 2021
- September 16, 2021
- December 16, 2021
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