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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
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
110%
120%
130%
140%
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%
70%
80%
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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Transportation 2035
2035 Objective
Add Pricing and Focused Growth
Trend
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
14.7
21.5 22.020.3
22.9
19.9
15.2
26.3
33.2
28.9 29.2
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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
VMT per Capita
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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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