HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Climate Action Plan Task Force - 04/14/2022 Climate Action Plan Task Force
180 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4106
www.sbvt.gov
Meeting Thursday, April 14, 2022
City Hall, 180 Market Street, Room 301 and Online
7:00 pm
This meeting will be held both in person and digitally via Zoom. Participation Options:
In person: South Burlington City Hall Room 301, 180 Market Street
Assisted Listening Service Available; reach out to staff before meeting begins
Interactive Online (audio & video): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84783619951
Telephone (audio only): (929) 205 6099 Meeting ID: 847 8361 9951
AGENDA:
1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options (7:00 pm)
2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items (7:02 pm)
3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda (7:05 pm)
4. *Continue review of pathways and actions by sector (7:10 pm)
a. Building/Thermal Sector pathways and actions
b. Transportation Sector pathways and actions
c. Next steps: remaining sectors; evaluation & organization of work
5. *Minutes: March 10, 2022, March 30, 2022 (8:55 pm)
6. Other Business (8:59 pm)
7. Adjourn (9:00 pm)
*Item has attachments
Respectfully submitted,
Paul Conner, AICP,
Paul Conner, AICP
Director of Planning & Zoning
Chief Sustainability Officer
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Date: April 6, 2022
TO: Paul Conner, South Burlington Planning Director, and the South Burlington
Climate Action Plan Task Force
FROM: Ann Janda, Senior Energy Project Manager, CCRPC, Melanie Needle, Senior
Planner, CCRPC
RE: Schedule, Equity Screening Tool, Final Plan, and Public Engagement
This memo contains a revised schedule of the timing necessary for developing a Climate Action Plan
to be presented to the City Council in September 2022. The remaining tasks needed to complete the
plan include the following:
• Develop and accept actions for the transportation/land use, government operations,
agriculture, natural areas, solid waste, renewable energy generation, and climate
adaptation/resilience sectors.
• Once the actions are accepted, assess equity impacts using the State Equity Tool and
examples from the Montgomery County Plan.
• At the same time, develop a GHG Inventory for Year 2019, Establish a business-as-usual
scenario and a scenario to meet the science-based targets customized to South
Burlington
• Hold a public engagement process for the draft actions to obtain public input. Revise
actions to address public comments.
• Develop a final deliverable plan
Equity
The CAPTF’s mission includes language asking for the Climate Action Plan to include equity in
its process. The charter states that “Given the policy role in advising the Council, a commitment
to principles of equity and inclusion are paramount.” Therefore, CCRPC Staff recommends using
the Vermont Climate Council’s Guiding Principles for a Just Transition to assess the equity
implications of the proposed climate action plan actions. Each action will be scored low,
medium, and high according to the scoring rubric contained in this tool. Each action that scores
low or medium will also be associated with a description of equity considerations to be explored
further in the implementation plan.
Public Engagement
Public engagement is planned to start in June once the CAPTF has accepted the full list of
actions with associated equity scoring and the revised science-based targets are available. City
Staff is leading this effort with CCRPC support. The outreach will target organizations that
represent impacted communities to solicit feedback from renters, low-income residents, seniors,
and other underrepresented communities. These organizations include Cathedral Square and
110 West Canal Street, Suite 202
Winooski, Vermont 05404-2109
802-846-4490
www.ccrpcvt.org
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Champlain Housing Trust. A specific agency to work on behalf of renters is yet to be identified.
Communication on front porch forum, the city newsletter and library should also be used to
ensure broad community reach. City staff is intending to utilize google forms to create the survey
tool for obtaining public feedback.
Final Deliverable Product
The CAPTF has researched and reviewed many Climate Action Plans from cities large and small
across the United States. There seems to be consensus from CAPTF members that the
Montgomery County Plan is a model for the City’s Climate Action Plan. If the CAPTF agrees,
CCRPC will use components of the Montgomery Plan as a model for developing the principal
plan phase of this project. Sections of the Montgomery Plan are more specific than the scope of
CCRPC’s project for developing the principal plan. For example, CCRPC will not be able to
develop a long narrative for each action. This work can take place when the city engages with a
consultant to develop implementation plans specific to each sector.
Working Groups
The CAPTF discussed establishing potential future working groups to review sectors in more
detail. A working group of Srini, Donna, and Andrew met on April 1 to harmonize the actions
between the old and new worksheets for the buildings/thermal sector. Melanie and Ann provided
staffing support for this meeting. This worked well. Going forward, working groups could meet
prior to a scheduled CAPTF meeting to review the sector being discussed at an upcoming
CAPTF meeting. The revisions made in the working group will be reflected in the packet.
Working group meetings will be limited to 1 hour. The CAPTF should discuss scheduling these
working group meetings at the April 14th meeting.
Buildings/Termal Sector CAPTF Draft 4-8-22
City of South Burlington
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders
Buildings/
Thermal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.1 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to to grade & prioritize buildings on weatherization
potential
City Council, City
Manager
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.2 Develop an energy efficiency ordinance to mandate
weatherization in high energy use buildings similar to
Burlington's Minimum Housing Code Weatherization
Ordinance.
City Council, City
Manager, City
Attorney
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Policy B-1.3 City to become a 2030 District
(https://www.2030districts.org/). This is a private/public
partnership working to reduce building energy consumption,
water use and transportation emissions 50% by 2030. Program
targets larger commercial and multi-family buildings,
benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction targets.
City Council
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.4 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties annually
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.5 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
commercial buildings and multifamily
residential buildings , including
Number of
buildings
weatherized
Promotion B-1.6 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Policy B-1.7 Establish a program with utilities (GMP, Efficiency VT and VT
Gas) to to grade & prioritize homes on weatherization potential
City Council, City
Manager
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.8 Establish a weatherization ordinance for existing single family
homes. (similar to Burlington's code for rental housing)
City Council, City
Manager, City
Attorney
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
B-1.9 Require energy disclosure at sale/title transfer of existing single
family homes
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.10 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines to
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.11 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization. Additionally, if successful, consider expanding
the airport area weatherization program to other areas of the
City.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.12 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
B-1.13 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs
By 2030, Weatherize X% of existing
single family homes annually
Promotion
Number of
homes
weatherized
Buildings/Termal Sector CAPTF Draft 4-8-22
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
B-1.14 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Communications
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
B-1.15 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
Standards/
Weatherization
Investment B-1.16 Identify residential buidlings that are not VT GAS
customers/eligible for VT GAS energy audit and provide city
resources to perform energy audits on these buildings.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B.1: Building
Performance
B-1.17 City support for energy audits and IR scanning equipment
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of
commercial
buildings
electrified
Policy B-2.1 City to become a 2030 District
(https://www.2030districts.org/). This is a private/public
partnership working to reduce building energy consumption,
water use and transportation emissions 50% by 2030. Program
targets larger commercial and multi-family buildings,
benchmarks energy use, and sets reduction targets.
City Council
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of
commercial
buildings
Policy B-2.2 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient commercial buildings not using fossil fuels.
City Council
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
Number of
commercial
Promotion
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of
commercial
buildings
electrified
Promotion B-2.4 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing commercial and
public buildings (by square footage) to
be electrified annually
Number of
commercial
buildings
Promotion B-2.5 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Policy B-2.6 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
B-2.7 Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive for highly
efficient commercial buildings not using fossil fuels.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
B-2.8 Promote with recognition and rewards for property owners
adopting electrification
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
B-2.9 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
B-2.10 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
B-2.11 Educate home owners on the difference between investment
grade energy audits and free walk throughs
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.12 Recognize properties for phasing out/reduction of fossil fuels.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Policy B-2.13 Develop penalty for homes with disproportionately high use of
fossil fuel use; Develop preferential tax rate or other incentive
for highly efficient homes (equity consideration?)
By 2030, X% of existing Multifamily
Residential Buildings (by square
footage) under management, including
condominiums, townhomes, and rental
properties to be electrified annually
Promote 2030 District program to SBBA and other businessesB-2.3
Number of
homes
multifamily
homes electrified
Promotion
Buildings/Termal Sector CAPTF Draft 4-8-22
VT Cap
/Sector
Pathway 2030 Science Based Target Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.14 Promote and collaborate with CVOEO and other partners to
target and assist income eligible residents with building
weatherization and electrification projects. Additionally, if
successful, consider expanding the airport area weatherization
program to other areas of the City.
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.15 Promote successful South Burlington businesses that perform
electrification and solar projects (also add this to renewable
energy sector?)
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
Infrastructure
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.16 Promote specific incentives available for buildings in one place.
Provide dedicated page on website. Post link clean home
heating and cooling guide. https://www.cesa.org/wp-
content/uploads/A-Vermonters-Guide-to-Residential-Clean-
Heating-and-Cooling.pdf
Buildings/Ther
mal
B-2:
Electrification of
Existing
By 2030, X% of existing Single family
residential buildings (by square
footage) to be electrified annually
Number of single-
family homes
electrified
Promotion B-2.17 Support fuel dealers and utilities in implementing the proposed
Clean Heat Standard
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Policy B-3.1 Collaborate with VGS and identify timeframe and path for
legislature driven regulation
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Policy B-3.2 Prohibit fossil fuel use in new buildings. Work with VGS to
determine time-frame and work with City Attorney and/or
legislature to determine a path to regulation.
City Council, City
Attorney, City
Manager, State
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Policy B-3.3 Establish and adopt a City building Code and hire code
inspector in order to ensure building energy code compliance
City Council
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Promotion B-3.4 Showcase Net Zero projects, to help builders learn and secure
EVT incentives for Net Zero. Recognize builders with proven
Net zero projects.
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Promotion B-3.5 Encourage low GHG emitting materials in weatherization
processes. Advocate for the State to establish guidelines at
recognize and incentivize low GHG emitting materials.
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Promotion B-3.6 Promote net zero building standards and work with contractors
and builders to meet net zero requirements
City Council,
Planning and
Zoning
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
Percentage of net-
zero new
Promotion B-3.7 Educate community on the need for Net zero buildings
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Investment B-3.8 Dedicate City resources to promote and educate residents,
businesses, and property owners about buildings/thermal
actions in this list.
Buildings/Ther
mal
By 2025, establish a Net Zero Building
Code for new construction, residential
and commercial.
Percentage of net-
zero new
buildings
Investment B-3.9 Invest resources for energy code and electrification standard
enforcement
Promote and educate whole home energy efficiency measures
to reduce overall energy use. Measures include energy efficient
appliances, lighting, and smart thermostats.
Establish a policy to ensure existing building electricfiation
retrofts are paired with energy storage and rooftop solar
generation and storage
CAPTF to determine if this fits in the B1. pathway and if a metric to measure progress is needed. Efficiency VT provides RPC
with a report of energy efficiency measures annually so data is avaiable to the CIty.
CAPTF to determine if an action regarding rooftop solar and storage for existing buidlings fits here or in renewable energy
generation. The net zero energy code for new buidlings should include this for new buidlings so a separate action is not
needed for new builds.
B-3: Net Zero for
New
Infrastructure
Last updated April 5, 2021.
ClearPath Reference Sheet – Default Carbon Intensity Factors
On-Road Transportation
Changes in the carbon intensity for each mile driven are expected to decrease due to mandated
improvements in vehicle fuel economy. When forecasting emissions from on-road transportation, it
is important to consider all the relevant external changes that may be occurring to the particular
records you are forecasting.
Changes in passenger cars, light truck, medium, and heavy-duty truck1 fuel economy are expected as
a result of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. When forecasting emissions from the
transportation sector, changes to fuel economy can be accounted for by applying a “Carbon Intensity
Factor.” While compliant inventories include all on-road passenger and freight vehicle traffic, they
often differ in the way data is entered. Because of this, Carbon Intensity Factors should be applied
depending on how On-Road Transportation data is entered. If the On-Road Transportation data
entered does not separate passenger cars/light trucks from medium/heavy-duty trucks, the following
Carbon Intensity Factors should be applied. If the On-Road Transportation data does separate
passenger cars/light trucks from medium/heavy-duty trucks, the following Carbon Intensity Factors
should be applied to passenger cars/light trucks, and no carbon intensity factors should be applied to
medium/heavy-duty trucks.
Forecast Period Passenger Vehicle/Light-Duty Truck
Carbon Intensity Factors
2010-2014 -0.018
2015-2019 -0.018
2020-2024 -0.018
2025-2029 -0.018
2030-2034 -0.018
2035-2039 -0.018
2040-2044 -0.018
2045-2049 -0.018
The values in this table were developed from fuel efficiency projections provided by the Center for
Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). These values represent the impact of the CAFE standards for
the years 2010-2050. The impact calculated is presented in terms of relative change and thus should
be reasonably applicable to any inventory starting point.
Procedure Followed for Developing CAFE Standards Default Carbon Intensity Factors
Using the following assumptions:
● 27.52 mpg fleet average in 2010
● 46.7 mpg fleet average for 2025 new model year vehicles
1 Although CAFE standards apply to medium/heavy-duty trucks, the provided Carbon Intensity Factors are
based on passenger cars and light-duty trucks because limited analysis of the fleetwide impact have been
performed.
2 The test procedure for CAFE standards is different than that used for MPG of vehicles in actual driving
conditions. Thus, while 2010 MPG is 27.5, the actual average is approximately 20.
● 46.73 mpg for on-road fleet achieved in 2040 (15 years for fleet to turn over)
Miles per Gallon fleet averages were converted to Gallons per Mile. Values were then utilized to
calculate a Compound Annual Growth Rate from 2010 to 2040. Values were carried forward to 2050.
Grid Electricity
Because growth rates for the decreasing carbon intensity of grid electricity vary by state and utility, it
is challenging to produce country-wide defaults. However, we recommend engaging with your utility
because they may be able to provide data on their planned changes in emissions intensity per kWh,
or on planned changes in generation mix. If this data is not available, look at state policies such as
renewable portfolio standards (RPS). Some state regulatory agencies may have published projections
for how regulations will affect emissions intensity; in other cases, you will need to make some
assumptions about changes to fuel mix.
Once data is acquired, please refer to the Developing a Business as Usual Forecast section of the
ClearPath User Guide for directions on calculating a growth rate for the decreasing carbon intensity
of grid electricity. The guidance also provides directions on utilizing the data within the Forecast
module in ClearPath.
3 We do not expect an actual 2040 average MPG of 46.7, but the percent improvement from 27.5 MPG to 46.7
MPG should be the same as the actual percent improvement.
Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 4-08-22
City of South Burlington
VT
Cap/Sec
tor
Pathway 2030 Science
Based Target
Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders # from old
worksheet
Transporta
tion/ Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
(EV) adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Policy T.1.1 Work with a consultant to inventory current multi-family electric vehicle charging
network needs/capabilities to inform a policy for existing multifamily properties to
install electric vehicle charging equipment. The policy could include an incentive
program for rental owners to allocate space for charging station.
City Council, City
Manager, P&Z
3
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
(EV) adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Policy T.1.2 Adopt a policy to require (i.e. building code or zoning regulation) all new buildings be
built with the appropriate amount of electric vehicle charging equipment and 200-
amp electric service . Work with Drive Electric Vermont and/or Green Mountain
Power to determine the appropriate amount.
City Council, City
Manager, P&Z
4
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
(EV) adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Policy T.1.3 Work with GMP to develop a policy with incentives for existing commercial
properties to install electric vehicle charging equipment.
City Council, City
Manager, P&Z
5
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
Promotion T.1.4 Educate student drivers about electric and high efficiency vehicle and transportation
options including electric bikes.
School District,
Consultant
1
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
(EV) adoption
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
added annually
Promotion T.1.5 Utilize Drive Electric VT resources and car dealerships to offer the community
education opportunities about electric vehicles. Educate consumers about EV
incentives being offered by utilities, Mileage Smart, and other programs.
Energy Committee 2
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.1: Vehicle
Electrification
By 2030, X%
annual growth of
Electric Vehicle
# of EVs registered
and # of new EV
charging stations
Policy T.1.6 Work with CarShareVT to consider expanding EV car share program to South
Burlington.
Energy Committee 6
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT quantified
annually from VINS
registered to SB
residents, utilizing
DMV data
Policy T.2.1 Work with the school district to develop policy or road map for encouraging children
and parents to get excited about riding the bus to reduce single occupancy driving to
school.
City Manager/City
Council
10
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.2 Work with solid waste haulers to reduce service duplication. City Manager/City
Council
11
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.3 Research the applicability for micro-transit programs in South Burlington. Consider
working with SSTA, Senior Van Services
City Manager/City
Council
12
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.4 Maintain existing bike/ped infrastructure used for transportation purposes to ensure
it can be utilized during all seasons.
City Manager, PW,
P+Z
17
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.5 Work with the School District and Safe to Routes to School to adopt a policy to
encourage more bike/ped to school options.
City Council, City
Manager, School
District
18
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.6 Foster basic services to exist within ½ mile of neighborhoods.City Council, City
Manager PW, P+Z,
PC, Recreation
22
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.7 Adopt a Transportation Demand Management requirement for
development/redevelopment. Include incentives or requirements for multi-modal
transportation or parking maximums where feasible, parking disincentives or other
tools. Include bike share, car share, and supporting city policies.
City Council, City
Manager, P+Z, PC
23
Transportation/Land Use Sector CAPTF Draft 4-08-22
VT
Cap/Sec
tor
Pathway 2030 Science
Based Target
Monitoring
Metric
Action
Category
ID Draft Action Leaders # from old
worksheet
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.8 Foster higher density, mixed use development and redevelopment through the land
development regulations in areas with existing or planned reliable transit options,
services, and infrastructure. Require that new development include at least 30% of
residential units affordable at 80% median income or less. Create incentives for
these redevelopment projects by reducing/eliminating most development fees and
considering property tax credits.
From Darrylin - add the above text.
City Council, City
Manager, P+Z, PC
24
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.9 Develop a policy to support sufficient housing to meet employment demands within
a 5-mile radius of the employment
From Donna: Replace the above with: Plan housing within close proximity to
employers, City to coordinate with employers and developers to address housing
needs
From Andrew: "I think the final action regarding housing within a five mile radius of
employment should be deleted. The question of where to construct new housing
must be considered holistically together with the imperative to protect open space
and natural resource lands and a five mile radius encompasses a lot of land."
City Council, City
Manager, P+Z, PC
25
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Policy T.2.10 From Srini - Add the following: Work with Local Motion to identify appropriate safety
policies and measures for e-bike use, existing and new multi-use paths and
sidewalks, and develop a vision for addressing problem intersections for cyclists and
pedestrians.
City Council, City
Manager, P+Z, PC
26
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.11 Partner with CATMA to increase membership among employers (City Government,
Senior Center, School District, and large employers/collection of employers) in the
City to reduce driving alone to work and encourage transit use through reduced
fares, carpooling, telecommuting and walking/biking.
City Manager 14,13
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.12 Survey residents on approaches for encouraging bus ridership. Approaches could
include advocating for free ridership.
City Manager 16
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Promotion T.2.13 City events reinforce transportation goals, such as Open Streets event (perhaps
closing northbound lane of Dorset Street and/or Market Street) or showcase bike
path with an annual event (marathon/half marathon/5k)
City Manager PW
P+Z Recreation
Communications
21
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.14 Invest in Green Mountain Transit to increase transit ridership on existing route,
identify new routes, and increase frequency.
City Manager/City
Council
15
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.15 Increase bike/ped infrastructure (routes, bike parking, signage, and striping) city
wide to connect all neighborhoods in South Burlington and to adjacent communities.
PW & P&Z 19
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.2: Reduce
Vehicle Miles
Traveled (VMT)
By 2030, X%*
reduction in
Vehicle Miles
VMT Quantified Strategic
Investment
T.2.16 Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportation, (e.g. I-189
Exit, Chittenden County Park and Ride Plan)
City Manager, PW,
P+Z
20
Transporta
tion/Land
Use
T.3 Fuel
Efficiency
Meeting Date Task Force Agenda Content Task Description Comments or Questions
Meeting 1 Monday, November 29, 2021 Kick Off scope and schedule
Meeting 2 Thursday, January 13, 2022
State CAP Plan, Proposed Sectors, GHG
Emissions Work Plan Update, Audience,
Schedule
scope and schedule ,
identified working list of
pathways
Meeting 3 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Existing Conditions (equity/demographics,
transportation, employment, housing);
Complete First Draft of Possible Mitigation
and Adaptation Pathways and Actions; Draft
TOC, Sector Assignments to Committee
Members, Discuss equity filter
prepare existing
conditions presentation,
develop survey for open
ended public
engagement
Meeting 4 Feb 10, 2022 Building Thermal Discussion
Meeting 5 March 10, 2022 Buildings Thermal Discussion, Science Based
Target Introduction
Meeting 6 March 30, 2022 Buildings Thermal Finalized, New Worksheet
format, Transportation/Land use actions
introduced
Meeting 7 April 14, 2022 Review and accept the Transportation/Land
Use actions, Review Revised Schedule,
Discuss Equity evaluation approach, Discuss
final deliverable product, subgroups, public
engagement
Are Act 174 requirements a
priority?
Meeting 8 April 27, 2022 Tentative topic: SBT Targets (GHG Inventory,
Business as Usual, and Forecast)
availability of necessary VMT data
could delay this, Ann not
available at this meeting
Meeting 9 May 11 Begin review of Government Operations and
Renewable Energy Generation Actions
Melanie out for this meeting
Meeting 10 May 25 Accept Government Operations and
Renewable Energy Generation actions. Begin
review of Solid Waste, Natural Areas,
Agricultural, and Climate
Adaptation/Resilience Actions.
Meeting 11 June 9, 2022 Review and accept Equity scoring and
considerations. Accept full list of actions and
SBTs for public engagement
City and CCRPC Staff to
kick-off public
engagement for the
month of June.
How long is the public
engagement process? Need to
account for compressed timeline
and also doing an adequate effort
Meeting 12 June 29, 2022 First outline very rough draft of final plan
deliverable
Meeting 13 July 14, 2022 CCRPC Staff to present actions with changes
incorporated based on public feedback,
CAPTF accept actions for inclusion in final
plan deliverable
Meeting 14 August 11,2022 CCRPC Staff to present complete draft plan
and obtain comments on plan from CAPTF
members
Development of
PowerPoint for
presentation to the City
Council
Meeting 15 September 8, 2022 Final Draft of Plan presented to Task Force
and City Council
South Burlington Climate Action Plan Schedule, Updated April 6, 2022