The Role of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) in Climate Change Mitigation

Welcome and Purpose

• Introductions
• Presentation of Current FHWA Initiatives (Diane Turchetta)

Current Efforts to Integrate GHG Emissions into Transportation Planning

• National context (Michael Grant)
• Highlights of MPOs experiences from:
  • Melissa Taylor, Chattanooga
  • Todd Lang, Baltimore Metropolitan Council
  • Amanda Graor, Mid-America Regional Council

Break

Challenges and Opportunities for Addressing Climate Change in the Planning Process - Roundtable Discussion

Lunch Break

GHG Analysis in Planning (Inventories, Forecasts, and Methodologies)

• Brief Overview (Michael Grant)
• Highlights of MPOs experiences from:
  • Jesse Elam, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
  • Michele Boomhower, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission
  • Charles "Muggs" Stoll, San Diego Association of Governments
• Discussion.

Break

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategies, and Incorporation into the Planning Process

• Brief Overview of Strategies (Michael Grant)
• Highlights of MPOs experiences from:
  • Huasha Liu, Southern California Association of Governments
  • Hary Prawiranata, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission
  • Shelley Whitworth, Houston-Galveston Area Council
  • Josh Roll, Central Lane MPO
• Discussion.

Break

Wrap-up Discussion - Key Issues, Other Topics

Adjourn

Brief Recap from Day 1

Co-benefits of climate change mitigation strategies and communicating about climate change.

• Overview by Michael Grant
• Highlights of MPOs experiences from:
  • Ann Cundy, Missoula MPO
  • Chris Klaus, North Central Texas Council of Governments
• Discussion.

Break

GHG Mitigation Strategies - additional discussion.

• Roundtable discussion of new or emerging mitigation strategies (e.g., electric vehicle infrastructure, sequestration etc.).

MPO Needs - What do you need from FHWA?

Adjourn