Planning & Implementing Transportation Alternatives for Energy Efficiency

1. Planning & Implementing Transportation Alternatives for Energy Efficiency Debbie Griner, Environmental Resources Project Supervisor October 4, 2011 and the Future Is Now Foundation

2. 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

3. 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 Water control infrastructure at risk Source: www.reviewjournal.com

4. 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”

5. 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:

6. 137 Initiatives Organized in 7 Goal Areas

7. 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. Better integrate planning and prioritize investment Support existing communities and value neighborhoods Increasing bicycling and walking Increase transit ridership Improve connectivity and mobility of the system • WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY • Use less water and energy Reduce energy consumption through increasing efficiency – prioritize walkable, transit-oriented areas Expand alternative fuel (bio-diesel/waste-based bio-diesel) and renewable energy industries 7

8. Measuring Performance Simply stated aspirational goals with concrete targets

9. 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

10. Land Use Planning – TOD’s Public/Private Partnerships Here comes the train! 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

11. 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

12. Kendall Cruiser Maturing Our Corridors – Kendall Cruiser 6

13. 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

14. 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) “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 bus.” Photo and quote source: Sun Sentinel 22 Sep 2011

15. “Choice Riders” Bike Racks on all Metrobuses and part of design for Metrorail car replacements. Target: 1,000 metric tons CO2e Park and Ride Target: 6 New Park & Ride Facilities by 2015; Reduces 900 metric tons CO2e

16. “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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. Collaboration = More Resources Get involved today! Future Is Now Foundation

20. Thank You! Debbie Griner, grined@miamidade.gov Access http://www.miamidade.gov/greenprint/