Calstep action plan 2 overview for calstart members

California Secure Transportation Partnership (CalSTEP)
Action Plan 2.0
Overview for CALSTART Members
Feb 16, 2011
John Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTART
Jamie Hall, Policy Director, CALSTART

AGENDA
CalSTEP Background and Partners
Action Plan 2.0: Overview, why act now?
CalSTEP Action Plan 2.0 Policy Recommendations
Next steps and additional information

CalSTEP Background
Formed in 2005, released report in 2007 with 10 well received recommendations
Report led to key policy victories
AB 118 clean transportation funding
AB 236 state fleet leadership
PAYDinsurance

CalSTEP: Consensus-Driven Process; Diverse Group of Expert Stakeholders
John Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTART
James D. Boyd, Vice Chairman, California Energy Commission
Fred Keeley, Treasurer, Santa Cruz County; Former CA Assembly Speaker Pro Tem
Neil Koehler, CEO, Pacific Ethanol Inc.
Arthur Leahy, General Manager, Los Angeles County METRO
Andrew J. Littlefair, CEO, Clean Energy
Alan Lloyd, President, International Council on Clean Transportation
Jeremy Madsen, Greenbelt Alliance
Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, US Navy (retired)
Reg Modlin, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Chrysler
Patricia Monahan, former Deputy Director, Union of Concerned Scientists*
Diarmuid O’Connell, Director, Strategic Affairs, Tesla Motors
George Shultz, Distinguished Scholar, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Sven Strohband, Partner, Mohr Davidow Ventures
Dr. James Sweeney, Professor, Management Science, Stanford University
Bjorn Wessman, Director, Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center

CalSTEP Action Plan 2.0:Purpose and Overarching Theme
CalSTEP Action Plan 2.0 was driven by the following points
Petroleum dependence is closely tied to other important state goals
We must act now at the state level to address this issue through a balanced portfolio of solutions
We can bolster energy security, reduce toxic emissions, & grow the clean transportation tech industry

Why Now? CA’s Dependence on Foreign Oil is Growing Quickly
As Alaska production declines, California’s dependence on foreign oil has grown from 5% to almost 50% in last 15 years

Why Now? California is Relying on Unstable Countries for its Oil Supply
Foreign Sources of Crude Oil to California
Nearly 50% of California’s imported oil comes from just two countries in the politically volatile Persian Gulf region.
Current unrest in the region makes this a timely report.
Source: California Energy Commission

Why Now? Many Other Reasons
Air quality concerns require cleaner technologies
Climate goals require drastic changes in transportation
Federal government not making progress – it is up to California to take the lead, as we have on climate and air quality
California’s clean transportation tech industry could be a source of jobs and economic growth

Petroleum Reduction Goals, Commitment, and Authority
Reaffirm and codify existing petroleum reduction and alternative fuels usage goals
Reduce petroleum usage 15% below 2003 levels by 2020
Increase alt fuels usage to 26% of on-road demand by 2022
Incorporate these goals into all relevant rulemakings and regulations.
Make an agency/agencies clearly accountable for meeting objectives.

Transportation Energy Security Fee and Reinvestment
Implement a petroleum fuels fee that increases at a rate of 1 cent per month for 10 years
Use revenues to meet clean transportation needs
Invest in clean transportation tech
Provide funding for smart growth planning and implementation
Invest in transit operations and maintenance
Provide funding for maintenance of existing transportation infrastructure
U.S. fuel taxes are low by international standards. CA taxes have not increased since 1993

Targeted Technology Incentives and Investments
Direct public funding toward technologies and solutions that achieve multiple goals
Petroleum reduction, climate change, air quality
Today, most just goes to diesel
Maintain existing clean transportation funding levels
Funding for clean transportation is scheduled to drop off dramatically

Consistent Vehicle and Fuel Standards
Implement strong greenhouse gas emission standards for light duty vehicles (LEV III GHG, also known as Pavley II)
Aim for high end of range under consideration by CARB and EPA
Continue implementation of Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Continue refining science
Begin evaluating second phase

Strategic and Sustainable Growth Funding
Direct state and regional transportation funds to areas and projects that support strategic and sustainable growth goals
Drive smarter growth patterns at local level
Provide greater authority for local authorities to set fees, raise revenues, and finance smart growth projects
Overarching theme of tech and growth funding recommendations:
California has to get more bang for the buck!

Full- Cost Transportation Pricing
Grant local and regional authorities the ability to implement congestion pricing
Encourage local and regional authorities to re-examine parking policies that reinforce our petroleum dependence
Monitor progress on Pay As You Drive (PAYD) insurance; consider changes to regulation if strong PAYD products do not become available

Outreach and Education
Implement an “eco-driving” program to encourage more efficient driving behavior.
Could be incorporated into driver’s education and traffic school
Opportunities for feedback technologies?
Educate consumers on PAYD insurance options through a labeling scheme or yearly scorecard
Consider a state certification for projects or neighborhoods that meet strategic and sustainable growth goals

State Fleet and Facility Leadership
Require the Department of General Services (DGS) to develop and implement a petroleum reduction plan for the state fleet
CALSTART-sponsored legislation (AB 236, Lieu, 2007) called for 20% reduction in petroleum usage from 2003 levels.
Explore possibility to use state-owned parking structures to encourage the use of clean vehicles
Could provide preferential parking as an incentive

Next Steps / Additional Information
We are optimistic that we will see legislative initiatives and real progress on transportation energy security and oil dependence in California. Stay tuned!
For More Information
Visit www.calstep.org for background and for copies of the report, press release, and media coverage

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