transportation: issues and recommendations @gr2030
TRANSCRIPT
Transportation:Issues and
Recommendations
@GR2030
Transportation Goals
@GR2030
Existing Buildings: 20% reduction of CO2 emissions from autos and freight below the current District average by 2020 with incremental targets, reaching a 50% reduction by 2030
New Buildings/ Major Renovations: 50% reduction of CO2 emissions from autos and freight below the current District average
NOTE: Unlike buildings, there is no generally accepted 2030 District methodology for benchmarking or measuring transportation data
Case Study: Seattle
@GR2030
Case Study: Seattle
@GR2030
Average mode split study used to assess total CHG emissions within the district.
Also used to assess low emission sources how to target 50% reductions.
Creating a larger network for EV charging stations.
Also working to ensure charging stations are utilizing clean energy sources.
Working to provide more facilities to make bike travel easier.
Things like storage facilities, showers, and changing rooms.
Case Study: Pittsburgh
@GR2030
Undertaking broad community survey on transportation options
Green Building Alliance partnering with 11 other community groups on survey
Goal is to provide accurate data for 2030 District and other community group
Launched in September; more than 20,000 completed surveys as of October 26
Building a transportationbenchmark in GR
@GR2030
American Community SurveyU.S. Census gathers data on commuting (Journey to Work)Data available both for vehicle commuting and other transit modes
Grand Rapids 2009 GHG InventoryFTC&H produced 2009 Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Grand Rapids Covers the whole City, not just downtown areaBased on 2007 data
Ridership Data from the RapidAnnual ReportsSilver Line Alternatives AnalysisLaker Line Study
GGRBC Bicycle Traffic CountsData back to 2011
Transportation Initiatives in Grand Rapids
@GR2030
Existing InitiativesRapid bus routes, DASH routes, van pools, and other offeringsActive cycling community with Greater Grand Rapids
Bicycle Coalition
GR ForwardIncludes focus on “21st Century Mobility Strategy”Specific proposals include parking cash-out program,
redesigning the DASH system, and pursuing alternative transportation options like bike share and car share
SpokeFlyPrivate app-based bike sharing service launched in June 2015
Recommendations
@GR2030
Data and benchmarkingCollect available data and develop District transportation baseline
Integrate with existing initiativesPursue partnerships with existing efforts, including with
the Rapid, DRGI/ GR Forward, GGRBC, and othersAllows GR 2030 District to leverage other resources and
helps ensure development of data and strategies that serve multiple purposes
Establish Transportation Working Group