: The plan targets 65% of population growth and 75% of employment growth to occur within regional growth centers and walking distance of high-capacity transit by 2050.
: Focuses on supporting energy transition workers and coordinating infrastructure to assist communities moving away from coal and fossil fuels. 3. Future Mobility and Transportation
: Restoring and protecting natural functions and wildlife habitats.
Adopted in October 2020 by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), serves as the primary strategy for the four-county Puget Sound region (King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap).
Long-range transportation plans (MTPs) updated in 2020 envision a shift toward automated, connected, and multi-modal systems. 2050 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN
: The International Energy Agency (IEA) provides a "Net Zero by 2050" roadmap, emphasizing that while technically feasible, the path is narrow and requires immediate action from governments and businesses. State Initiatives :
Several landmark reports and state mandates released in 2020 established the "Phase I" pathways for global and local decarbonization.