Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government
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Evaluate potential strategies for improving bus transit. (short term)<br />
Evaluate roadways and existing infrastructure to ensure that infrastructure is adequate to<br />
support walking and biking as alternate modes of transportation. (short term)<br />
Evaluate the availability of infrastructure such as fueling stations necessary to support<br />
alternative fuels. (medium term)<br />
Encourage New York State to: (short term)<br />
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Increase funding for mass transit and for the development of bicycle and pedestrian<br />
facilities.<br />
Provide a state hybrid tax credit.<br />
Exempt new and used hybrid and high-efficiency vehicles from state sales and<br />
compensating use taxes.<br />
Provide EZ Pass discounts for hybrid vehicles.<br />
Prohibit all idling at public schools and universities.<br />
Tighten restrictions on idling of vehicles statewide.<br />
Enforce “No Idling” <strong>County</strong> Law. (short term)<br />
Broaden preferential parking for hybrid vehicles. (short term)<br />
Explore implementing contractual requirements on suppliers to provide energy efficient<br />
delivery of goods and services, if possible. (medium term)<br />
Set up an adopt-a-sidewalk or bike path program to support pedestrian/bicycle<br />
transportation. (short term)<br />
“Buy back” parking spaces from county employees to encourage and help them fund ride<br />
sharing or transit use. (medium term)<br />
Hold events such as "Try Transit" and "Rideshare" weeks. Create events that encourage<br />
commuters to bike. (short term)<br />
Participate in Clean Air NY public awareness campaign. (short term)<br />
Create biking social events such as rodeos to encourage the use of bicycles for<br />
transportation. (short term)<br />
Develop a model program for bicycle sharing in communities. (short term)<br />
Develop and promote contests to reduce motor vehicle trips. (short term)<br />
Provide information and training to the public and professionals on transportation and<br />
transportation alternatives. Publicize on the county website. Hold fairs and workshops.<br />
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