6. Reduce vehicle-miles traveled through an integrated multi-modal transportation system.
New Hampshire's annual vehicle-miles traveled and the resulting transportation-based emissions can be reduced by changing the manner by which people and freight move around the state. In particular, substantial gains can be made by reducing the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road through the promotion and expansion of alternative modes of travel (e.g., walking, cycling, bus, train) and carpooling. At the same time, access and mobility can be improved for the majority of the population. The successful reduction of vehicle-miles traveled will require integrated planning that looks at land use, environment/climate, and transportation needs simultaneously and the development of an integrated system that locates transportation hubs near the residential, commercial, and industrial centers that they serve.