Transcript Here - Future Is Now Foundation

Planning & Implementing
Transportation Alternatives for
Energy Efficiency
Debbie Griner, Environmental Resources
Project Supervisor
October 4, 2011
and the
Future Is Now Foundation
Overview
• 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
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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
Source: www.reviewjournal.com
Water control infrastructure
at risk
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Our Approach
Think Globally
Climate Change
Sustainability
Social, Environmental, and Economic Issues
Work Regionally
Southeast Florida Regional Climate
Change Action Plan
“Regional Vision and Blueprint for
Economic Prosperity”
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Our Approach
Act Locally
Transportation and Energy Policy & Initiatives:
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
In partnership with:
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137 Initiatives Organized in
7 Goal Areas
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Aspirational Goals & Strategies
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.
1. Better integrate planning and prioritize investment
2. Support existing communities and value neighborhoods
3. Increasing bicycling and walking
4. Increase transit ridership
5. Improve connectivity and mobility of the system
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
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renewable energy industries
Measuring Performance
Simply stated
aspirational
goals with
concrete
targets
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Land Use Planning – Urban Center Design
Development adjacent to
South Dade Busway –
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line
SW 264 St. & Busway,
Homestead, FL.
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.
Tree-lined
sidewalks
Urban Land Institute
Target: 15 Urban Center Area Plans by 2015
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Land Use Planning – TOD’s
Public/Private Partnerships
Brownsville
“If you build it, they will ride.”
Santa Clara Metrorail Station experienced >90% increase in boardings
following occupancy of 400+ unit rental development.
Target: 4 TOD’s by 2015; Reduces 13,000 metric tons CO2e
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Maturing
Our
Corridors
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
Target: 4 Enhanced Bus Corridors by 2015; Reduces 3,300 metric tons CO2e
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Kendall Cruiser
Maturing Our Corridors – Kendall Cruiser
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Maturing Our Corridors – 836 Express
• 11 diesel/electric hybrid buses - general
purpose 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
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)
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
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bus.”
“Choice Riders”
Park
and
Ride
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
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“Choice Riders”
Purchase
fare card online and many
locations throughout county.
Can be used for Tri-Rail.
WiFi on all Metrorail & Metromover
Cars and Many Metrobus Routes
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Bicycle Initiatives
Capital Improvement Projects
Capital Improvement Projects
Partnerships & Programs
$4.5M
$5.7 M
1/2012 - 1/2013
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
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.
Collaboration = More Resources
Get involved today!
Future Is Now Foundation
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Thank You!
Debbie Griner, [email protected]
Access
http://www.miamidade.gov/greenprint/
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