Hidden Costs of Car Ownership Study Module for High School Students

Contract Number
95006
MSRC Award
$16,000.00
Project Background

Designed a program for use as part of high school economics curriculum to alert high school students to the cost of automobile ownership. The program demonstrated the trade-offs of air quality, transportation alternatives, and the hidden costs of automobile ownership.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

16000.00

Project Implementation

The program was made available to high schools throughout the Southern California Air Quality Management District.

Project Results Description

It is anticipated that emissions would be reduced as a result of people making informed choices regarding travel mode.

Project Status Description

Copies of handbook, press releases, and classroom handouts.

Project Year
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$16,000.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Contractor Address
818 West 7th Street
Contractor Agency
Southern California Association of Govenments (SCAG)
Contractor City
Los Angeles
Contractor Contact
Steve Swieback
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
95006
Contractor Zip
90017
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No