Reform smog check program to focus on gross polluters . Since a small fraction of autos create the bulk of emissions, maximum effort should be devoted to identifying those vehicles. Technological gains, such as remote sensing, make this effective and considerably cheaper. Utilize incentives to promote new technology and commuting alternatives . Tax credits and other incentives can encourage firms to invest in environmentally beneficial technology.
Incentives can also encourage individuals to seek alternatives to the workday commute.
In the end, Green believes such proposals, which have enjoyed success in other communities, will produce a healthier environment, and do so at a lower cost. This is not a debate about whether or not to clean the air, we are simply talking about creating a system that gives Texas the most bang for the buck. Edicts can encourage little more than low levels of environmental compliance. The Reason Foundation. All rights reserved.