".... report was produced by NALGEP with the sponsorship of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality..."--verso. Includes bibliographical references (p.71-80).

The need for local clean air innovation -- Vehicle pollution is a growing problem -- More communities designated air nonattainment areas -- Local governments are key movers on clean air -- Communities seek new approaches to complement traditional clean air act controls -- Key findings on fueling the move toward clean communities -- Finding 1: Localities should take advantage of EPA's partnership-driven initiatives -- Finding 2: localities need support to measure and obtain regulatory emission credit for the benefits of voluntary smart transportation & smart growth practices -- Finding 3: Expand public transit systems, choices, and investments -- Finding 4: invest in green fleets -- Finding 5: utilize programs that focus on smart transportation initiatives -- Profiles of clean communities on the move -- Creating smart public transit -- Promoting alternative fuel vehicles -- Anti-idling initiatives -- Transit oriented development -- Promoting transit choices.