Integrated Transportation

Green General Planning Toolkit Introduction Drivers and Approaches Local Government Needs Key Policy Drivers Approaches Sample Measures Introduction Strategic Emissions Reduction Smart Land Use and Planning Responsible Resource Use Integrated Transportation Innovative Waste Management	Integrated Transportation State Policy Priorities AB 32 Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 SB 375 Redesigning Communities to Reduce Greenhouse Gases AB 1007 Alternative [Transportation] Fuels Plan AB 118 Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan California Bioenergy Action Plan (2006) Integrated Energy Policy Report Primary Goals Mitigate climate change and reduce reliance on fossil fuels Objectives: Achieve policy goals (AB32, SB 375, AB1007, AB118) Reduce vehicle miles traveled Improve vehicle efficiency Explore alternative transportation fuels Strategy: Develop transit as primary travel option Connect rail, subway, bus, bikeways and walkways, intra- and inter-city Favor investment in transit infrastructure and services Provide incentives to employers to encourage employee use of transit system Create vibrant and safe neighborhoods Objective: Integrate innovative transportation techniques with long-term planning, smart growth strategies, responsible resource use and air quality measures Strategies: Develop and implement a plan for operational changes and land use policies that will address a rise in travel demand through alternative transportation while maintaining mobility and safety Integrate existing and planned developments with transit pathways, and emphasize access to and expansion of transit options Minimize sprawl Objectives: Reduce reliance on vehicle transportation Protect open space and sensitive ecosystems Increase transit connectivity Objective: Increase reliance on public transit system Strategy: Reduce vehicle miles traveled Improve efficiency and/or alternative fuels use in vehicles, especially medium-duty, heavy-duty, and fleet vehicles Improve transportation infrastructure to reduce congestion, improve traffic flows and promote alternative forms of travel Encourage and support development, testing and commercialization of alternative fuel vehicle technologies Implementation Options Establish a public transit system capable of replacing automobile travel Develop public transit as the primary mode of travel to and from downtown and all major activity centers within the region Consider introduction of light rail and/or commuter rail for service into the downtown area from outlying areas Establish incentives for using shared or public transportation, such as limited parking for cars with expanded parking for bicycles Favor investment in transit infrastructure and services over investment in highway development and other facilities that accommodate the automobile Increase public awareness of transportation options Promote regional transit lines on maps and literature designed for residents, tourists and visitors Promote use of public transit options for high-use events, e.g., sporting events, festivals, concerts Offer free ride days, discounted monthly passes, discounted youth, senior and disabled passes Support development of alternative fuel vehicle technologies Provide incentives for alternative fuel research to take place in Ontario Facilitate siting and permitting for alternative fuel developers Volunteer City vehicles for alternative fuel test programs
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Green General Planning Toolkit

Drivers and Approaches

Sample Measures