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Comment 45 for Public Workshop on the Transportation Sector to Inform the 2030 Target Scoping Plan Update (scoplan2030trnspt-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Greg
Last Name: Nord
Email Address: gnord@octa.net
Affiliation: OCTA
Subject: VMT reduction whitepaper
Comment:
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is generally in favor of reducing vehicle miles traveled as a means of reducing congestion and improving the efficiency and accessibility of the multi-modal transportation system. However, the whitepaper, “Potential State-Level Strategies to Advance Sustainable, Equitable Communities and Reduce Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT)”, and the pending Draft Scoping Plan, should discuss the need for current state funding sources to have greater flexibility in order to support implementation of VMT reduction strategies. In addition, as the VMT reduction discussion is incorporated into the Scoping Plan, it should be done so in context with the much greater greenhouse gas reduction benefits associated with zero-emission vehicles. While VMT reduction strategies help to reduce GHG emissions, further penetration of zero-emission vehicles contributes much more towards achievement of the state’s GHG reduction goals.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2016-09-28 17:02:48
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