Thread: Dust YOUR BIKE OFF - 2030 CLIMATE COMMITMENTS Cutting Petroleum Use in Half by 203

California IS the Progressive TESTING GROUNDS for IMPLEMENTATION of LEGISLATION IN AMERICA:

California Environmental Protection Agency
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AIR RESOURCES BOARD
CALIFORNIA’S 2030 CLIMATE COMMITMENTS
Cutting Petroleum Use in Half by 2030
In order to meet federal health-based air quality standards and our climate change goals, we must cut
in half the amount of petroleum we use in our cars and trucks over the next 15 years. We are already on
our way, and building on current policies and trends that are providing Californians with more mobility
options, more efficient vehicles, and a diverse set of cleaner fuels – we can meet this target, strengthen
and grow our economy, and improve public health in our communities.
Benefits from Cutting Petroleum Use in Half by 2030
Less Pollution
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In California, the production, refining, and use of petroleum accounts for almost half of greenhouse
gas emissions, 80 percent of smog-forming pollution, and over 95 percent of cancer-causing diesel
particulate matter
Stronger Economy
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Oil dependence costs the U.S. an estimated $300-500 billion annually ($33-55 billion in California)
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Reducing energy use and improving vehicle efficiency cuts costs and improves economic
productivity and competitiveness
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A diverse mix of domestic and local fuel supplies stabilizes energy prices, improves economic
resilience, and creates new investments, businesses, and jobs
Meet Health Standards and Climate Change Goals
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Studies show 45-55% petroleum reduction in 2030 sets California on path to meet its 2050 climate
change goals
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Meeting federal health-based air quality standards likely requires additional petroleum reductions
How we get there
Already on Our Way
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Existing policies will reduce petroleum use in cars and trucks by more than 20% in 2030
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Planned activities over next two years can achieve significant additional petroleum reductions
Build on California’s Climate Change and Air Quality Framework
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Building on existing efforts, California can cut
petroleum use from cars and trucks in half by 2030:
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Build high-speed rail and continue
supporting community planning to
reduce vehicle miles travelled
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Continue current levels of light-duty and
heavy-duty vehicle efficiency improvements
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Strengthen the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
to continue reducing fuel carbon intensity
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Continue providing strong market support for zero
emission vehicles and renewable fuel production
through carbon pricing and other incentives
Sample path to 50% petroleum reduction in 2030
An approach to 50 percent petroleum reduction could
include: Reducing growth in vehicle-miles travelled to
4%; increasing on-road fuel efficiency of cars to 35 mpg
and heavy-duty trucks to about 7 mpg; and at least
doubling use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity,
hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. (ARB analysis)
See graph at right.
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5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
Million Gasoline Gallons Equivalent
Current
Conditions
Reducing
VMT Growth
& Continued
Vehicle Efciency
More biofuels,
electricity,
hydrogen,
natural

Downtown to Get 1,100 Bikes for Bikesharing

LA county awarded a $11 million contract for a downtown bikesharing program with plans to expand throughout the county.


By Paige Austin (Patch Staff) June 25, 2015
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A bikesharing program that will make 1,100 bikes available for short-term use in downtown Los Angeles is set to begin in 2016, under an $11 million contract awarded today by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The bicycles will be available from 65 stations around downtown Los Angeles, including Union Station and other downtown rail stations, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Grand Central Market, Pershing Square, the Arts District and the University of Southern California area.
Bicycle Transit Systems Inc. won the contract to run the program.
“We are building new ways for Angelenos to get around,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti, who sits on the Metro board. “Riding a bike is another option people can use to commute to work or explore the region. Today marks the first step in Metro’s plan to bring bike share to cities across the county.”
Metro is also looking at expanding the bikesharing program to Pasadena in 2017, with the goal to make 4,000 bicycles available to be loaned out in 10 areas in the county.



http://patch.com/california/beverlyh...es-bikesharing



http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/petroleum_reductions.pdf