Climate threats pose significant risks to transportation options in Cambridge, raising issues for efficient emergency response as well as everyday commuting. Storm surge and flash flooding puts below-sea-level T-stations at serious risk for water inundation, as well as posing long-term threats through corrosion and salt deposit. Extreme temperatures from heat rise poses public health risks for public transportation, especially at hours of high traffic on busses and trains. Private transportation is also at risk from climate change effects, as severe precipitation can cause blocking of major roadways in addition to the shutting down of public transportation systems and stations. When considering transportation as an affected area, Mission 2021 also looks into the unsustainable practices regular to the Cambridge environment, with a focus on excessive private vehicle use and shortfall of foot traffic.
Detailed plans for the solutions addressing risks to the affected area of Transportation are listed below.
Carbon Tax Efficient Emergency Transportation Plans Emergency Planning Education Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems External Flooding Barriers Green Space Incorporating Drainage MBTA Stations NRL Safety Preparation for Flooding Reliable Back-Up Energy Systems Renewables Road Material