SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: May 12, 2025
Subject: RECEIVE report from Contra Costa Transportation Authority on Active Transportation Goals and Programs
Submitted For: John Kopchik || Director | DCD
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
Presenter(s): Danielle Elkins || Deputy Executive Director | CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Contact: Jody London | (925) 655-2815
Referral History:
In November 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the 2024 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The CAAP adopts goals and actions to make Contra Costa County a cleaner, healthier place to live and work.
The CAAP identifies the primary sources in Contra Costa County of pollution from greenhouse gas emissions. The main source that is within the County's control is emissions from the transportation sector, accounting for 47% of emissions. The CAAP sets goals for reducing emissions from the transportation sector including Improve the viability of walking, biking, zero emission commuting, and using public transit for travel within, to, and from the county.
Referral Update:
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is Contra Costa's designated Congestion Management Agency, responsible for putting programs in place to keep traffic levels manageable. Among its responsibilities, CCTA provides funding to cities and towns to improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities and ensure safe, accessible transportation options. CCTA has the authority to coordinate across jurisdictional boundaries. The attached presentation provides more detail on CCTA's work to achieve its goals for safe walking and bicycling throughout the county.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE report from Contra Costa Transportation Authority on Active Transportation Goals and Programs.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
The County is actively seeking grants and other funds to support implementation of its active transportation goals. This report is informational and does n...
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