The Natural Resources Defense Council is co-hosting an event today at Union Station in Washington D.C. to release a new report on transportation efficiency, called Moving Cooler. More than 200 people are expected to attend, including members of the Administration, Congress, media and other policymakers.

This report marks the first-ever comprehensive analysis of transportation efficiency and its relationship to greenhouse gas reduction and consumer savings. It presents an objective and scientific analysis of more than 50 scalable transportation strategies to reduce GHG emissions.

The report brings together an unusual coalition, including: the American Public Transportation Association; Shell Oil; the Federal Highway Administration; the Federal Transit Administration; environmental groups; and others.

Among the top findings are that transportation policies can (1) cut our dependence on oil, (2) reduce global warming pollution and (3) save consumers money.

Against the backdrop of climate and energy legislation and a transportation bill later this year, this report provides an analytical foundation for policymakers to make informed decisions about our nations transportation policies. Now it is up to our leaders to make the right choices when it comes to our reforming our transportation system to meet the challenges of the 21st century.