Marylandranks second in the U.S. for its environmentally friendly transportation policies and investments, according to a report released Tuesday. The report, “Getting Back on Track: Climate Change and State Transportation Policy,” released by environmental advocacy groups Smart Growth America and the Natural Resources Defense Council, compared the 50 states’ transportation systems and their effects on gas emissions. The three states in the top tier were California, Maryland and New Jersey. States were graded on 17 factors that analyzed policies such as commuter incentive plans and lower insurance rates for low-mileage drivers. State spending was also evaluated on a variety of projects including road and bridge funding and public transit improvements and growth.

Virginia ranked 12th, receiving good scores for policies that supported commuter choices, its gas tax to fund transit investments and streets that help reduce congestion and pollution.