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Researchers face the model uncertainty problem to seek a rational and better explanatory model and the key variables in the model set containing various factors after they are arranged and combined. This paper uses the Bayesian Model Averaging method to solve the above problem, explore the key variables, and determine their relative significance and averaging effects. Beijing, Xi\u2019an, and Wuhan are selected as three case cities for their representation of developing Chinese cities. We found that the initial key factor increasing transport emissions is the high dependence on cars, and the second is the geographical location factor that much more suburban residents suffer longer commuting. Developing satellite city rank first for reducing transport emissions due to more local trips with an average short distance, the second is the metro accessibility, and the third is polycentric form. Key planning strategies and policies are proposed: (i) combining policies of car restriction based on vehicle plate number, encouraging clean fuel cars, a carbon tax on oil uses, and rewarding public transit passengers; (ii) fostering subcenters\u2019 strong industries to develop self-contained polycentric structures and satellite cities, and forming employment and life circle within 5 km radius; and (iii) integrating bus and rail transit services in the peripheral areas and suburbs and increasing the integration level of muti-modes transferring in transport hubs. 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