CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - City of Urbana
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - City of Urbana
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN - City of Urbana
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3.3 CONSOLIDATED IMPLEMENTATION TABLE<br />
Implementation Strategies Category <strong>of</strong> Strategy Priority Potential Partners<br />
Goal 2<br />
REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM GASOLINE CONSUMPTION<br />
Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Action 4 1 Support sustainable transportation through infrastructure improvements.<br />
Promote a culture <strong>of</strong> sustainable transportation.<br />
Encourage participation in sustainable transportation programs.<br />
Consider transportation sector emissions projections in land-use planning decisions.<br />
Pursue bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Energy Efficiency 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, CUUATS, CUMTD<br />
2 Pursue the development <strong>of</strong> energy-efficient transportation infrastructure such as<br />
modern roundabouts and other yield-controlled intersections, and speed control and<br />
traffic-calming measures.<br />
3 Implment recommendations from the 2010 <strong>Urbana</strong> Bicycle Master Plan, the 2009 Long<br />
Range Transportation Plan, and the 2004 Champaign County Greenways and Trails Plan.<br />
Energy Efficiency 2 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, CUUATS, CUMTD<br />
Existing Plans 2 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>,CUUATS, CCRPC<br />
4 Provide and promote education on safe bicycling practices, and for motorists, bicyclists<br />
and pedestrians to share the road.<br />
Information and Outreach 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, <strong>Urbana</strong> Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Champaign<br />
County Bikes, CUMTD<br />
5 Promote energy efficient driving techniques. Information and Outreach 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, <strong>Urbana</strong> Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Champaign<br />
County Bikes, CUMTD<br />
6 Encourage residents to use walking or bicycling for at least a part <strong>of</strong> their weekly<br />
transportation needs.<br />
Information and Outreach 2 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, <strong>Urbana</strong> Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Champaign<br />
County Bikes, CUMTD<br />
7 Pursue local government actions recommended in the State <strong>of</strong> Illinois Electric Vehicle<br />
Advisory Council Report published in December 2011. See Appendix G for a<br />
comprehensive list <strong>of</strong> recommendations.<br />
8 Collaborate with local business and institutions to create programs encouraging shared<br />
commuting, car-share, bike-share and bike purchase programs.<br />
Information and Outreach 3 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong><br />
Information and Outreach 2 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, UIUC, <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> Champaign,CCRPC, CUMTD<br />
9 Identify specific barriers to adopting more active and energy-efficient transportation<br />
behaviors through focus groups and surveys, and provide information and resources to<br />
help overcome these barriers.<br />
Information and Outreach 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong><br />
Implementation Strategies Category <strong>of</strong> Strategy Priority Potential Partners<br />
Goal 3<br />
FORMULATE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM RENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL SECTORS<br />
Action 1<br />
Form a Task Force to study special considerations for Rental Properties.<br />
1 Form a task force to study the special considerations <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>’s rental residential and<br />
commercial properties.<br />
Information and Outreach 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, UBA, Champaign County Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, Champaign <strong>Urbana</strong><br />
Tenant Union<br />
2 Explore programs that can assist renters in making informed housing choices based on<br />
knowledge <strong>of</strong> rent, utilities and transportation costs <strong>of</strong> residential properties while<br />
allowing landlords to compete on true costs.<br />
Information and Outreach 2 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, SEDAC, CNT<br />
Action 2<br />
Form a Task Force to study special considerations for the Industrial Sector.<br />
1 Form a task force <strong>of</strong> business owners, planning staff, SAC representatives, and energy<br />
efficiency subject matter experts to develop greenhouse gas reduction strategies for the<br />
industrial sector.<br />
Information and Outreach 1 <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>, UBA, Champaign County Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, SEDAC, IGBA, CCEDC<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong><br />
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