How Walking, Cycling and Transit Can Save The World. November 13, 2014 Rachel Healy

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1 How Walking, Cycling and Transit Can Save The World November 13, 2014 Rachel Healy

2 Public Transport is a Key Solution for Reaching 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

3 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

4 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

5 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

6 The Region Without Metro Source: Making the Case for Transit: WMATA Regional Benefits of Transit Report. 6

7 Metro Riders Fight Climate Change 1.2 Million Times Every Day

8 Sustainability Context

Performance Targets - Internal Energy Greenhouse Gas Stormwater and Potable Water Waste and Supply Chain 15% reduction in energy use per vehicle mile by 2025 50% reduction in GHG emissions

9 Performance Targets - Internal Energy Greenhouse Gas Stormwater and Potable Water Waste and Supply Chain 15% reduction in energy use per vehicle mile by % reduction in GHG emissions per vehicle mile by % renewable energy (electric) by % reduction in water use per vehicle mile by % on-site stormwater management 100% waste diversion rate (zero waste)

10 Performance Targets - Regional Maximize Ridership 25% increase in ridership by 2025 Increase mode share Connect Communities Increase share of regional growth within transit sheds Climate Change 10% increase in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) displacement by 2025

11 Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change

12 Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change NoMa Gallaudet U Ridership has grown steadily since the station opened in From 2,100 trips in 2005 ridership to 7,400 weekdays Next - Potomac Yard 12

13 Ridership, Connected Communities and Climate Change Capital Bikeshare support enhanced bike/pedestrian access stair channels Bike & Rides new pathways Southern Avenue

14 30% Renewable Power Sourcing Future Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Solar capacity study Solar assessment as part of roof management program for 935 roofs

15 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

16 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Rachel Healy

17 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Rachel Healy

18 Why Urban Areas Matter 18

19 A Time of Growth A Time to Chose National Capital Region Transportation Board 19

20 GHG Displacement +10% by

21 Maximize Ridership 25% increase in ridership by 2025 Increase mode share Operate all eight-car trains during peak periods and implement core station improvements. Promote transit-oriented development to maximize system capacity utilization. Fully implement Metrobus service improvements.

Connect Communities Increase share of regional growth within transit sheds Support the location of employment and population growth around rail stations and bus routes.

22 Connect Communities Increase share of regional growth within transit sheds Support the location of employment and population growth around rail stations and bus routes. Expand the reach of transit through new system access points (rail stations and bus stops). Make stations more walkable and fi x accessibility barriers to existing development.

Increase ridership through enhanced service.

23 Climate Change 10% increase in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) displacement by 2025 Meet transportation needs of a growing region. Increase ridership through enhanced service. Promote transit oriented development in the region. Reduce GHG emissions per vehicle mile. Replace Photo

24 Metro s Role in a growing region Weekday MetroRail and MetroBus ridership projected to grow nearly 25% to 1.5 million by 2025

25 Net Zero Water Treatment Facility Uses gravity and innovative compressed air mixers to minimize energy use Solar powered Green roof Treats 27,000 gallons of water per day 25