Presentation to the Central Lane MPO Policy CommitteeMarch 08, 2012

Oregon Sustainable Transportation Initiative Oregon Sustainable Transportation Initiative

Statewide Transportation Statewide Transportation Strategy Strategy

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Amanda PietzInterim Planning Unit ManagerOregon Department of Transportation

The ChargeLegislative Directive

• In 2010, Oregon Legislature passed SB 1059

• Planning to reduce GHG emissions in transportation

• Includes Statewide Transportation Strategy (STS)Statewide Transportation Strategy (STS)

• Aid in achieving Oregon’s GHG emissions reduction goals

• 75% reduction below 1990 levels by 2050

Interpretation

• Look out to 2050

• Strive for ways transportation and land use can create better options for Oregonians, enhance livable communities, and promote health by searching for innovative solutions to reduce the potential impacts of climate change

• Highlight approaches that show the greatest potential for helping us get to where we want to get

Look into the future Out to 2050

The Pieces

The Phases

The DevelopmentTest transportation and land use options

Land Use ChangeLand Use Change

Vehicle Fuel EfficiencyVehicle Fuel Efficiency

ITS and TechnologyITS and Technology

Mode ShareMode Share

Pricing and MarketsPricing and Markets

Evaluate potential outcomes

OutputsOutputsGHG EmissionsGHG EmissionsEnergy Consumption Energy Consumption Travel and System Performance Travel and System Performance Economic Impact Economic Impact Land Use and Resource Impacts Land Use and Resource Impacts Public Health Impacts Public Health Impacts Infrastructure and Implementation Costs Infrastructure and Implementation Costs Potential Implementation Risks Potential Implementation Risks

Research and A

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esearch and Analysis

Level of intensityLevel of intensityInputsInputs

Select the mix of strategies with the best potential outcomes

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The Recommendations – Ground

• More Efficient Vehicles

• Cleaner Fuels

• Eco-Driving

• Mixed-Use Development

• Car Sharing

• Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance

• Transit Growth

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• More efficient freight vehicles

• Efficient industrial land use

• Efficient mode choices

• Idle reduction technology

The Recommendations – Freight

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• Reduce carbon intensity of aviation fuel

• Optimize airline operations and fleet management

• Accelerate implementation of FAA “Next Generation”

The Recommendations – Air

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The VisionBroad vision for 2050Description of what our future could look like and the benefits of getting there – designed to generate excitement about what the future could be.

The same actions we can employ to reduce carbon emissions also allow us to:

• accommodate new residents

• reduce traffic delay

• maintain a healthy environment

• improve public health

• accommodate movement of goods

• reduce dependency on foreign energy

• save Oregonians money.

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The Findings

• Technology is a significant strategy for all travel markets

• That said, there is no silver bullet

• There are low-cost short-term strategies we can start soon

• e.g. education around eco-driving

• Some strategies are complicated and need further analysis

• We must all work together

• Partnerships and collaboration is key

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The STS – What is it?

• Identifies potential approaches for substantially reducing GHG while fostering other societal goals for Oregon

• Charts a general course; can adapt to unforeseen opportunities

• Is not regulatory

• Does not assign responsibility

• Each jurisdiction will have flexibility in what they choose to do

• We can try to make it easier for some things to occur

• We are willing to partner and work together

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The Next Steps

• Prepare the STS document for outreach

• Go to the OTC prior to outreach

• Start outreach

• Get feedback on key priorities

• OTC public hearing

• Meet with STS committee

• Take to OTC for adoption

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Overall Next Steps – Phase II and III

Phase II: FY-2012

• Develop Implementation Plan

• Economic assessment of the STS actions

• Identification of performance measures, policy changes, programs, timelines, and

responsibilities and partnership opportunities

• Begin implementing near-term actions

Phase III: FY-2013 – on-going• Implement mid- and long-term actions

• Assessment and adjustment timeline & elements

• Monitor and adjust as needed

Questions?

Amanda PietzInterim Planning Unit ManagerOregon Department of Transportation555 13th Street NE, Suite 2Salem, OR 97301Phone: (503) 986-4227Email: amanda.pietz@odot.state.or.us