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Transcript of Planning & Implementing Transportation Alternatives for Energy Efficiency and the Future Is Now...
Planning & Implementing Transportation Alternatives for
Energy Efficiency
and theFuture Is Now Foundation
October 4, 2011
Debbie Griner, Environmental Resources Project Supervisor
• Miami-Dade County In Context
• Regional and Local Approach
• Strategies In Action• Land Use - Transit Oriented Development• Transportation Services
•Maturing Corridors & Express Bus Service•Attracting Choice Riders
• Bicycling & Walking• Energy Efficient Vehicles in the Fleet
Overview
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Our Challenges
• 5th most congested metropolitan area in terms of travel time – 2009 Urban Mobility Report
• Other indicators getting “worse”
• Development Pattern
• Added Stresses – hazards & climate
Water control infrastructure at riskSource: www.reviewjournal.com
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Our Approach
Think Globally
Work Regionally
Climate ChangeSustainability Social, Environmental, and Economic Issues
“Regional Vision and Blueprint for Economic Prosperity
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Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Action Plan
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Our Approach
Sustainability legacy supported by Board of County Commissioners
U.S. Cool Counties – Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 80 % of 2008 levels by 2050.
Reduce energy consumption by 20% of 2007 by 2014
County Green Buildings Ordinance
Act Locally
Transportation and Energy Policy & Initiatives:
In partnership with: 5
137 Initiatives Organized in 7 Goal Areas
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Aspirational Goals & Strategies
1. Better integrate planning and prioritize investment2. Support existing communities and value neighborhoods3. Increasing bicycling and walking4. Increase transit ridership5. Improve connectivity and mobility of the system
RESPONSIBLE LAND USE AND SMART TRANSPORTATION•Use our land wisely, creating and connecting strong sustainable neighborhoods• Provide more transportation options, reducing the time we spend in our cars.
WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY •Use less water and energy
1. Reduce energy consumption through increasing efficiency – prioritize walkable, transit-oriented areas
2. Expand alternative fuel (bio-diesel/waste-based bio-diesel) and renewable energy industries 7
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Simply stated aspirational goals with concrete targets
Measuring Performance
Urban Land Institute
The five D’s of compact development – density, diversity, design,
destination, and distance to transit – can lead to 12 to 18 percent
reductions in VMT by 2050.
Development adjacent to South Dade Busway – Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) LineSW 264 St. & Busway, Homestead, FL.
Land Use Planning – Urban Center Design
Target: 15 Urban Center Area Plans by 2015 Target: 15 Urban Center Area Plans by 2015
Tree-lined sidewalks
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Target: 4 TOD’s by 2015; Reduces 13,000 metric tons CO2e Target: 4 TOD’s by 2015; Reduces 13,000 metric tons CO2e
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“If you build it, they will ride.”Santa Clara Metrorail Station experienced >90% increase in boardings
following occupancy of 400+ unit rental development.
Public/Private Partnerships
Land Use Planning – TOD’s
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Maturing Our Corridors
2008 & 2009 - Transit Summits • Evident no funding for Rail• Directed to Build Incremental
Improvements
2009 – 2010• Near-Term Transportation Improvement Committee to study incremental options
Maturing Our Corridors
Target: 4 Enhanced Bus Corridors by 2015; Reduces 3,300 metric tons CO2e Target: 4 Enhanced Bus Corridors by 2015; Reduces 3,300 metric tons CO2e11
Kendall Cruiser
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Maturing Our Corridors – Kendall Cruiser
Maturing Our Corridors – 836 Express
• 11 diesel/electric hybrid buses - generalpurpose lanes and shoulders on SR-836 (future managed lanes)• Peak-hour commuter service Monday – Friday• $2.35 fare• Robust stations spaced one mile apart• Real-time “Where is the Bus?” Information• Free WiFi on buses• Transit Signal Priority (TSP) along portions of route
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Improving Mobility on the System
Photo and quote source: Sun Sentinel 22 Sep 2011
“Marc Cohen…estimates he’s saved 16,000 miles off his speedometer, $2,000 in gas and $1,000 in tolls and parking fees over the last 20 months versus $1,600 he’s paid to ride the bus.”
95 Express Bus Service
• Approximately 1,210 passengers a day
• Rider Survey:
• 86% of surveyed have access to vehicle
• 46% annual household incomes of >$60K
• 72% new riders
• 38% used to drive alone
Target: Phase 2 - Extending to I-595; Reduces 340 metric tons CO2e (assumes 800 add. daily riders) Target: Phase 2 - Extending to I-595; Reduces 340 metric tons CO2e (assumes 800 add. daily riders)
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Bike Racks on all Metrobuses and part of design for Metrorail car replacements.
Target: 1,000 metric tons CO2e Target: 6 New Park & Ride Facilities by 2015; Reduces 900 metric tons CO2e
“Choice Riders”
Parkand Ride
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WiFi on all Metrorail & Metromover Cars and Many Metrobus Routes
Purchase fare card online and many locations throughout county. Can be used for Tri-Rail.
“Choice Riders”
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$5.7 M1/2012 - 1/2013
Bicycle Initiatives
Capital Improvement Projects Capital Improvement Projects
Partnerships & Programs
Targets: A 6 percent increase in walking and biking trips by 2015; Reduces 130,000 metric tons CO2e. - 8.4 mile Black Creek Trail ; Reduces 640 metric tons CO2e
Targets: A 6 percent increase in walking and biking trips by 2015; Reduces 130,000 metric tons CO2e. - 8.4 mile Black Creek Trail ; Reduces 640 metric tons CO2e
$4.5M
Fleet Initiatives
• 400+ gasoline/electric hybrid sedans
• 46 diesel/electric hybrid transit buses
• 11 hybrid hydraulic waste collection vehicles
• Demonstration Project of Plug-In hybrid electric vehicles
Target: Purchase 10 new hybrid hydraulic waste collection vehicles; Reduces 2,700 metric tons CO2e. Target: Purchase 10 new hybrid hydraulic waste collection vehicles; Reduces 2,700 metric tons CO2e.
Collaboration = More Resources
Get involved today!
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Thank You!Debbie Griner, [email protected]
Access http://www.miamidade.gov/greenprint/ 20