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The Climate-Transportation Connection

A broad, growing coalition T4America: A Broad, Growing Coalition

➔ Began May 2008

➔ Members include American Public Health Association, AARP, National Association of Realtors, Environmental Defense Fund, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

➔ Local staff in MT, MN, CA, NY, NJ, CT, IL, & MI

➔ New Blueprint unveiled in May 2009 provides a roadmap for reform.

#1 – The Climate-Transportation

Connection is here to stay

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Scenario: VMT +1.4%/yr, CAFE 55 mpg in 2030, Fuel: -15%

GHG

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2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030

S. Winkelman, CCAP. 2030: 55 mpg CAFE & -15% fuel GHG .

CO214% < 1990

1990

VMT(+1.4% / yr)

VMT/capita+15%

CO2 Target

If VMT -10%/capita, (vs. 2005):33% < 1990 GHG in 2030

40%

50%

60%

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90%

100%

110%

120%

130%

140%

2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030

S. Winkelman, CCAP. 2030: 55 mpg CAFE & -15% fuel GHG .

CO233% < 1990

CO2 Target

1990VMT/capita

-10%

VMT(+0.4% / yr)

#2 – There’s no silver bullet – cleaner fuels and vehicles are necessary

but not sufficient

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Bay Area Performance Based Transportation Plan

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Target: Reduce CO2 40% below 1990 levels by 2035

#3 – CO2 emissions reductions aren’t mode

specific

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Price Matters

• Core Pricing:Driving is more expensive in the urban core with parking costs and bridge tolls

#4 – Start measuring CO2 and VMT to get ahead of

the curve

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#5 – Transportation plans and programs that reduce CO2 are part of a broader,

smarter approach

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Even longer term policies must start now

Short TermShort Term Long TermLong Term

Parking PolicyParking Policy

EV InfrastructureEV Infrastructure

Carbon taxes/Road PricingCarbon taxes/Road Pricing

Compact & Complete CommunitiesCompact & Complete Communities

Transit-oriented Employment CentersTransit-oriented Employment Centers

35% Less VMT with Compact Development

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New York, NY Providence, RI San Francisco, CA

Honolulu, HIBoston, MA Portland, ORNew Orleans, LA

Dallas-Fort Worth-, TX

Knoxville, TN

Greenville--Spartanburg, SC

Atlanta, GA

Raleigh--Durham, NC

Greensboro--Winston-Salem, NCRiverside--San Bernardino, CA

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Lower Density ZoningLower Density Zoning

Arlington, VA-- Smart growth at the corridor level

Smart growth encourages development around transit stations

➔ DOT and EPA set national goal for transpo CO2 reduction commensurate with overall CO2 goal

➔ States and metro areas to develop CO2 targets comensurate with national goal

➔ DOT and EPA provide technical assistance to states and metro areas

➔ Bill provides planning funds and capital funds to help areas meet CO2 targets

Boxer-Kerry Bill - S.1733

The New Transportation Bill

• National Transportation Objectives

HR2724

• Performance Based “Blueprint

Planning”

• “Smart Communities” program for

ITS and land use

• Green Ports and Freight

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