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New Brighton Climate Action Plan 2 -2 Sector Strategies * Includes impacts associated with population increases. See Appendix B for research compiled during plan development which supported planning team in goal flnalization. 2013 2030 Targets* TL 1: Install pedestrian facilities with a goal of decreased VMT of 5% by 2030. 2021 VMT in New Brighton was 182 million miles. Reducing commuters driving alone by just 5% could cut VMT by 3 million miles and GHG emissions by 1,500 metric tons annually, while better bike and walking routes promote reduced vehicle use. TL 2: Promote increased ridership of transit with goal of increasing from 3.13% to 5% by 2030. New Brighton's 12,000 workers generate an estimated 23 million vehicle miles commuting. AAA esti- mates the cost per mile is $0.74. A 1% increase in public transit use can save $170,000 and decrease miles traveled by 250,000. TL 3: Increase average population per developed acre by 2% by 2030 (from 9.7 residents to 9.9 residents per residential land use acre). City residential land covers 2,328 acres (56% of total area) supporting 22,556 people, averaging 9.7 residents per acre. Studies show higher density can reduce CO2 emissions, meaning zoning and incen- tives for denser development can reduce GHG emissions. TL 4: Increase battery electric vehicle (BEV) utilization to 15% of community-wide rolling stock (from approximately 470 vehicles to 2,400 vehicles). Transitioning to low/no emission vehicles is vital for long-term emission reductions. As of April 2022, New Brighton had 470 BEVs and 429 PHEVs. Each 1% increase in EV conversion cuts 850 metric tons of GHG emissions yearly. TL 5: Establish viable renewable diesel and/or biodiesel sources to serve municipal opera- tions by 2027. Achieve 50% municipal diesel consumption replacement by 2030. (Renewable fuels include hydrogen, renewable diesel, and bio diesel derived from re- newable energy processes). Electric vehicles are crucial for climate action, but some diesel equipment face challenges in the transi- tion. Immediate alternatives like biodiesel and renewable diesel can reduce emissions by over 60%, providing near-term reductions during the shift to zero-emission vehicles and equipment. TL 6: Reduce fossil fuel consumption of the municipal operations passenger vehicle fleet 60% by 2030. Municipalities can lead the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and other low emission vehicle actions like use of renewable diesel and increased fuel efficiency. The city ’s leadership can showcase the bene- fits and feasibility of sustainable transportation. Click arrow for actions Sector Goals drop in GHG emissions (metric tons) -56% fewer vehicle miles traveled -5% more registered electric vehicles 51x Increase in public transit use +60% 99,569 MT 182 Million 3.1% 470 43,570 MT 173 Million 5.0% 2,400