1. Contra Costa County Climate Leaders Reducing VMT and GHG Emissions: Tools & Resources Ian Peterson, Environmental Planner Bay Area Air Quality Management District October 23, 2012

2. Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regional air pollution control agency –Created in 1955 –Jurisdiction spanning 9 Bay Area counties –22 member Board of Directors Programs to reduce regional air pollutant levels –Stationary source permitting and regulations –CARE program –Climate Protection program –Incentive programs to reduce vehicular emissions –Local and regional agency collaboration 2

3. Bay Area Climate Action Planning Bay Area Climate Action Planning Update 2009 thru 201126 CAPs adopted (total) 18 in Progress 2011 thru 201233 CAPs adopted (total) 100 Community GHG inventories 3

4. BAAQMD Perspective BAAQMD Perspective 4 The Air District’s Role in Reviewing and Commenting on Climate Action Plans (CAPs) Climate protection added to the Air District’s mission statement in 2009 Global warming impacts local air quality Air quality co-benefits from reducing GHGs Works with local jurisdictions to develop CAPs by providing technical assistance and review draft materials. To date, 15 letters sent and are available on the Air District’s CEQA website.

5. 5 Transportation, Land Use, Air Quality, & GHGs Major Sources of Air Pollutants Opportunities & Challenges Mobile Sources (on & off-road)

6. Transportation, Air Quality, Land Use, & GHGs 6 A well located and designed infill project may generate 40% to 75% less VMT than the typical suburban development. This reduction can be attributed to: Maximizing the use of available land e.g. neighborhoods are walkable and more attractive Easing access to public transportation e.g. housing is located within walking distance to mass transit Having shorter and fewer vehicle trips e.g. daily errands can be made without driving Locating housing closer to jobs e.g. multiple forms of transportation are available and convenient

7. Collaborative effort among CA Air Districts Reflects most recent literature and research Body of evidence to support quantification Contains fact sheets for over 90 measures To satisfy environmental review standards available at www.capcoa.orgwww.capcoa.org 7 CAPCOA Report Background

8. GHG Quantification - All 8

9. GHG Quantification - Transportation 9

10. The Typical Fact Sheet: Detailed Complex 10

11. Transportation Demand Management Tool BAAQMD developed a tool that… Streamlines the TDM calculations Easy-to-use interface Maintains transparency Underwent separate validation & recalibration processes Oriented towards providing a better understanding of strategies that reduce dependency on vehicular travel. 11

12. Transportation Demand Management Tool 12 Tool Demo

13. Potential Uses Can be used for a variety of applications: Residential development Commercial/Retail development Mixed-use development Specific or Master Plans (however limited) Useful as project-level planning tool for CEQA for a variety of people: Environmental consultants Land use planners Air quality district staff Land use developers Decision-makers 13

14. Thanks! 14 Ian Peterson Environmental Planner Bay Area Air Quality Management District (415) 749-4783 ipeterson@baaqmd.gov