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How Walking, Cycling and Transit Can Save The World November 13, 2014 Rachel Healy Public Transport is a Key Solution for R eaching the Regions Climate Objectives Critical on the ground solution with a proven track record for

How Walking, Cycling and Transit Can Save The World November 13, 2014 Rachel Healy
Public Transport is a Key Solution for R eaching the Region’s Climate Objectives Critical “on the ground” • solution with a proven track record for policy makers 2
UN Climate Summit UITP Declaration on Climate Leadership Key messages : Public transport is a key weapon in the • fight against climate change The public transport sector is committed to • being a climate leader The public transport sector is working • consciously and innovatively to improve its already excellent carbon performance and enhance urban transport networks Public transport benefits everyone and • ensures that all cities and regions can work, grow and prosper 3
Transit Supports Sustainable Development and Livable Communities Positive business • environment Preservation of open space • and clean air Regional ecological • resiliency Greater transportation • equity Efficient use of public • resources – roads, utilities, school bus routes… and related reductions in carbon emissions 4
Public Transport Investments Shape the Region’s Future Today’s transit funding • decisions will directly impact the DC metropolitan area’s urban form for decades to come 5
The Region Without Metro 6 Source: Making the Case for Transit: WMATA Regional Benefits of Transit Report.
Metro Riders Fight Climate Change 1.2 Million Times Every Day
Sustainability Context www.wmata.com/sustainability
Performance Targets - Internal Stormwater Greenhouse Waste and Energy and Potable Gas Supply Chain Water 15% 50% 20% 100% reduction in reduction in reduction in waste energy use GHG emissions water use per diversion rate per vehicle per vehicle vehicle mile (zero waste) mile by 2025 mile by 2025 by 2025 30% 100% renewable on-site energy stormwater (electric) by management 2025
Performance Targets - Regional Maximize Connect Climate Ridership Communities Change 25% 10% Increase share of regional increase in increase in growth within ridership by Greenhouse Gas “ transit sheds ” 2025 (GHG) displacement by Increase mode 2025 share
Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change
Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change NoMa Gallaudet U Ridership has grown • steadily since the station opened in 2004. From 2,100 trips in 2005 ridership to 7,400 weekdays Next - Potomac Yard 12
Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change support enhanced bike/pedestrian access Capital Bikeshare stair channels Southern Avenue new pathways Bike & Rides
30% Renewable Power Sourcing Future Power Purchase • Agreement (PPA) Solar capacity study • Solar assessment as part • of roof management program for 935 roofs
Electric Bus Retrofit Pilot Grant application for • conversion of 10 diesel buses to electric drive train Zero tailpipe emissions • Smooth ride and quiet • operation benefits both riders and communities More reliable and less • expensive to operate 15
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority www.wmata.com/sustainability Rachel Healy rhealy@wmata.com

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