Transportation Sub-Committee

Mission Statement

The Transportation Department embraces the county's sustainability initiative.

Goals and Objectives

Alternative Modes Objectives

• Participate in and support existing TMO's
• Develop Countywide Transit Package
• Provide Eco-Passes to expanded market
• Update Bikeways/Transit Maps
• Improve Maintenance of Alt Modes Facilities
• Improve Bike Parking
• Improve Employee Information
• Implement Pretax Incentives for Pooling
• Develop TDM Planning for New Developments
• Schedule Meetings to Enable Carpooling
• Survey County Employees Re: Alt Modes Needs
• Improve Info About County Carpools
• Support Regional Transit Plan Development
• Fleet Objectives
• Create Driver Handbook
• Explore Grant for Diesel Retrofit incl. Oxidation Catalyst, etc.
• Limit Use of SUV's in Non-emergency Equipment
• Purchase B-20 Biodiesel

Fleet Objectives

• Expand Hybrid Fleet
• Implement Stage II Vapor Recovery at New Fueling Site
• Install Electrical Taps at OSTC for Engine Heaters
• Road Maintenance and Construction Objectives
• Increase Use of Recycled Materials
• Implement Bioremediation of roadway wastes
• Control Gravel Sediment from Roads
• Reduce Gravel Losses/Consumption