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Making the case for climate action – The science and implications
Dr. William Moomaw
Founding director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at Tufts University
Presentation to the Metro Policy Advisory Committee and Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation at their climate change workshop on April 2, 2010 (1 hr 39min)
View the Presentation
or to find out what Metro is doing to
address climate change.
This study evaluates potentially viable strategies to reduce transportation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study was mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act (P.L.110-140, December 2007). The Act directed the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in coordination with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and consultation with the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), to conduct a study of the impact of the Nation's transportation system on climate change and strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change by reducing GHG missions from transportation.
This study also examines the potential impact of these strategies on air quality, petroleum savings, transportation goals, costs, and other factors. Each GHG reduction strategy may have various positive impacts (including co-benefits) or negative impacts on these factors. Potential tradeoffs and interdependencies when reducing GHG emissions will need to be considered in order to develop balanced solutions.
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Task Force
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The Bend MPO is actively participating in the MPO Greenhouse Gas Emmissions Task Force. To meet the deadline established in HB2186 ODOT has determined the Task Force must complete its work by the last meeting scheduled for Decemeber 4, 2009. The Task Force will have to determind a realistic range of issues to address and the level of detail to target for each issue, particularly given the limited in-person meeting time and the press of other commitments. In light of the limited time frame, we recommend any input you would like to share with this Task Force be provided in writing. You may visit the Task Force website or contact BMPO staff for assistance in submitting your comments to the group. |
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2009 Legislation |
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House Bill 2186 (HB 2186)
 HB 2186 is wide-ranging legislation that seeks to reduce Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions. Section 10 requires creation of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Task Force to evaluate alternative land use and transportation scenarios that would meet community growth needs, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and recommend future legislative action to support such efforts. HB 2186 Section 10 applies to all six of Oregon's Metropolitan Planning Organizations which include: Portland Metro MPO, Salem Keizer Area Transportation Study MPO, Corvallis Area MPO, Central Lane MPO, Rogue Valley MPO, and Bend MPO.
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