Transportation & Land Use TWG
Transcript of Transportation & Land Use TWG
Transportation & Land Use TWG Tuesday, May 22
Time Activity Type Objectives
10:05 – 10:20 Introduction Presentation
Review past TWG meetings and conclusions
Review overall CAAP process, i.e. where are we now?
Discuss expected format/outcomes for the plan
10:20 – 10:50 Interactive Activity:
Mitigation Measures
Ensure all brainstormed measures are written on post its and on the
wall (Facilitators will get homework items on wall before meeting).
Group measures into broader mitigation goals (renaming the category
on the whiteboard, using TWG volunteers for a first pass)
10:50 – 11:10 Presentation:
GHG Reductions
Review measures from existing plans: where is the overlap, are there
any gaps?
Discuss GHG reduction goal, this will be an estimate/range
11:10 – 11:25 Criteria for Prioritization
of Mitigation Measures
Discuss criteria for prioritization, for example: potential for GHG
mitigation, impact on equity, ease of implementation, implementation
cost, co-benefits
11:25 – 11:45 Interactive Activity:
Prioritization/Voting
Vote on broader mitigation goals, i.e. what is most important to
make sure in the plan, given the prioritization criteria
11:45 – 12:00 Meeting Wrap-up Wrap-up, report out, notes
Agree on conclusions from the meeting
AGENDA
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
HIGH-LEVEL TIMELINE FOR CAAP
Task
2018 Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb
GHG Inventory Baseline
Develop Future Scenarios
Identify Mitigation Strategies
Cost/Benefit of Mitigation Strategies
GHG Reduction Target
Prioritize Mitigation Strategies
Draft Climate Action Plan
Develop Adaptation Plan
Draft Adaptation Plan
Finalize CAAP Plan
June 29
GHG Reduction Target
September 28
Draft Climate Action Plan
Where we
are today
December 28
Draft Adaptation Plan
EXAMPLE: NYC 1.5 DEGREE PLAN Evaluation of Co-benefits
EXAMPLE: NEW ORLEANS Broad, Audacious Goals
ACTIONS: 1. Design streets that are safe
and useful for all 2. Redesign the regional public
transit system to increase access, capacity, and efficiency
3. Invest in safe, low-stress, and comprehensive bicycle infrastructure
EXAMPLE: CLIMATE SMART SAN JOSE
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
MEASURE BRAINSTORM What components are critical to San Antonio’s climate action strategy around
transportation and land use?
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
REVIEW OF PAST & CURRENT PLANS
• Total of 31 plans and studies reviewed
– Air Quality/Emissions (6)
– Alternative Transportation Fuels (3)
– Comprehensive/Economic Development Plans (2)
– Electricity Generation (3)
– Emergency Preparedness (3)
– Open Space/Tree Cover/Green Infrastructure (3)
– Sustainability (3)
– Transportation (5)
– Water (2)
– Waste Management (1)
• Hundreds of worthwhile proposals, projects and programs identified
• Only a few documents mention GHG emissions
• Almost none attempted to quantify the amount of GHG emissions produced or reduced by programs or projects
Bill Barker, Adjunct Associate Professor, UTSA
RESULTING SUGGESTIONS
• General, for almost all agencies and departments
– Increase GHG awareness • role in GHG emissions • adopted reduction goals • public information
– Develop and apply methods for estimating GHG emissions
• Emergency Management
– Include fuel shortage possibility in planning
• Transportation
– “Low hanging fruit” essentially already picked
– New funding required for greatly expanded non-auto travel options
– Leverage land use to reduce congestion and vehicle miles of travel
– Assess proposed projects for GHG impacts
• Do we have the right agencies, policies and processes to actually reduce GHG emissions?
Bill Barker, Adjunct Associate Professor, UTSA
SA TOMORROW SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
# Strategies
Direct
GHG
Reduction
Indirect
GHG
Reduction
LT1 Incentivize new development to provide bike and pedestrian facilities, and infrastructure for electric and other alternative or technologically advanced vehicles.
X
LT2 Evaluate and assess existing parking space requirements and identify innovative parking strategies to encourage walkability and alternative modes of transportation.
X
LT3 Create incentives to guide employment and housing (including affordable housing) to transit rich and targeted areas throughout the city.
X
LT4 Launch an incentive program and educational campaign to encourage private developers to develop mixed-use and walkable communities.
X
LT5 Work with public and private employers to design and implement employee transportation demand management (TDM) programs.
X
LT6
Participate in the Great Streets program and other public improvement programs to create complete streets that enhance economic development, improve commercial and civic life, decrease retail vacancy rates, and enhance safety.
X
LT7
Continue to explore the feasibility and eventual development of high capacity transit options such as Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail, or Street Car within San Antonio, as well to regional destinations.
X
LT8 Expand infrastructure and promote policies that encourage the use of electric vehicles (EV) and anticipate new technology and innovation in the transportation sector.
X
LT9
Evaluate underutilized commercial and industrial land use and zoning designations in the core of the City, major employment centers, and primary transit corridors to determine areas that could be converted to residential or mixed-use.
X
LT10 Develop and implement a Priority Bike Facility Action Plan. X LT11 Pilot a Sprawl Repair Study. X LT12 Develop a Bike Living Lab Pilot Program. X
LT13 Develop a program to encourage private employers to install shower and storage facilities for employees that commute via alternative modes.
X
DRAFT 2040 COMMUNITY EMISSIONS
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5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
2016 Emissions 2040 BAU 2040 Sus Plan 2040 w/Renewables
2040 Aligned w/Paris Agreement
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Community GHG Emissions
Waste Scope 3
Waste Scope 1
Transport Scope 1
Stationary Scope 2
Stationary Scope 1
High
Low
48%
A Big Hairy
Audacious
Goal
“Plans are not
going to get us
there” – Mark
Chambers,
Director of
Sustainability,
New York City
Mayor’s Office
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
MEASURE PRIORITIZATION
GHG Impact: Does the measure have the potential for low, medium, or
high GHG emissions reductions?
Equity: Climate equity in San Antonio… • is inclusive of and driven by all people and communities in San Antonio
• ensures equitable access to benefits and equitable distribution of burdens
• involves solutions informed by the most vulnerable and most impacted
communities -- so all San Antonians are resilient to climate impacts
• is community driven
• will generate policies with teeth
• will include evaluation
Ease of Implementation: Is the measure hard or easy to implement?
Does implementation require a small or large number of stakeholders?
Cost of Implementation: Is the implementation cost low or high, when
including cost borne by all stakeholders?
MEASURE PRIORITIZATION
High GHG Impact
Positive Equity Impact
Easy to Implement
Low Cost
The ideal measure will…
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
VOTE ON MITIGATION GOALS
CONSIDER: Measure prioritization criteria
VOTE: For your top 3 measures, based on the
measure prioritization criteria
REVIEW: Top 3-5 measures, identified through voting
10:05-10:20 Introduction Presentation
10:20-10:50 Measure Brainstorm
10:50-11:10 GHG Reductions
11:10-11:25 Measure Prioritization
11:25-11:45 Vote on Mitigation Goals
11:45-12:00 Meeting Wrap-up
MEETING WRAP-UP
Wrap-up Goals:
• Report out, notes
• Agree on conclusions of the meeting
Homework:
• Work on drafting language to clarify top 3-5 selected goals
• Look for request to provide input on cost-benefit analysis
Homework Due Date: TBD (with cost-benefit request)
• Lisa Lin: [email protected]
• Danielle Vitoff: [email protected]
Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 26, 10:00 – 11:00 am
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