City of Santa Ana. Measuring & Managing Sustainability for Local Agency Transportation Projects 2017 RMACES Denver, CO

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1 City of Santa Ana Measuring & Managing Sustainability for Local Agency Transportation Projects 2017 RMACES Denver, CO

2 The Greenroads Rating System

3 Presidio Parkway Phase I San Francisco, California, USA ARUP What is Greenroads? A sustainability rating system for roadway design and construction. Projects earn points for completing sustainable practices. It helps teams quantify and communicate the sustainable attributes and green performance of their transportation projects. It s like LEED for transportation.

4 Greenroads Foundation Research & Development of Greenroads Began in 2006 at University of Washington Industry, local and DOT research support 5 years, over 100 people, calibrated on 120+ test projects Managed by 501c3 nonprofit Greenroads Foundation since 2010.

5 West Dowling Road Phase II Pilot Project Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities HDR What does Greenroads address? Greenroads is a project oriented system of performance metrics focusing on design and construction actions and outcomes. Planning/operations/maintenance are represented and impacted by project development and delivery, so this tool can be used in many ways. Greenroads addresses design and construction activities.

6 Papatawa Realignment Project Palmerston North, New Zealand Greenroads Does Greenroads work for my project? Greenroads works for any type of roadway project and more. It is applicable to a wide range of project sizes and scopes. It works for huge billion dollar mega projects and for routine pavement overlay projects and everything in between. Greenroads works for all types and sizes of surface transportation projects.

7 West Anaheim Street Port of Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Why bother with a rating system for transportation projects? Sustainability means thinking beyond buildings and tailpipes. Greenroads Projects are high performance infrastructure. They are independently verified to be measurably safer and quieter, more durable and less expensive, less congested, more accessible for everyone, and better all around for the environment. Greenroads are a necessary centerpiece of any green community, anywhere.

8 The White House >$ #1 Project progress scores completed to date since 2010, worldwide Certified Projects worldwide (10+ pending 2017) billion dollars in Registered construction value in 11 states, 8 countries (pending 2 more) Level 1 Sustainable Transportation Professionals most used transportation rating system in the world

9 Greenroads Categories Version 2 Category Name Description Points Project Requirements 12 minimum requirements for a Greenroad 0 Core Credits Environment & Water Habitat, vegetation, soil, water, stormwater 30 Construction Activities Construction equipment, processes, quality 20 Materials & Design Material processing, transport, design 24 Utilities & Controls Operational systems, mobility, maintenance 20 Access & Livability Modal access, culture, aesthetics, safety 21 Total Core Credit Points 115 Creativity & Effort Local values, integrated teams, write your own 15 Total Points in Greenroads 130

10 Certification Levels points points points 80+ points

11 Process for Certification of Most Local Projects As soon as word sustainability is mentioned...so, you are going to build a road? Application (Free) Registration Preliminary Submittal Final Submittal Punchlist (As Needed) ~30% Design (alignment selected) Start at least 1 5 years before NTP to save money and avoid expediting % Design/Pre Con within 90 days NTP Due between substantial completion and within 90 days of final completion.

12 Scope of Work for a Contractor: Your Expected Participation 1. Participate in onboarding or kickoff training on or before award 2. Attend meetings with the Owner/Designer/CM team (e.g. quarterly) 3. Identify credits you want to contribute to earning (SOQ) Manage the your credit commitments according to agreed goals, roles and responsibilities Estimate resource needs to achieve these goals: plan and budget accordingly 4. Collect documents and submit to the construction manager Produce/locate records you (probably) already have Collect information from subs and suppliers If you are the manager, submit them online yourself 5. Respond to comments or RFIs from team when results are returned 6. Manage deadlines, budget, and client expectations of green performance

13 Contractors Have a Substantial Role to Play But Why Bother?

14 Top Reasons Contractors are Doing Greenroads Because: 1. The owner has a policy on Greenroads or a green mandate, so contract language has changed slightly from a traditional project. 2. The owner put it in the bid request (they want one. ) 3. The designer tweaked some specifications or added new ones for green performance. Things You Should Definitely Know About As a Board Member 4. The contractor promised the owner they would deliver Greenroads in an alternative delivery contract. 5. Owners/funders are asking for sustainability credentials and green project experience.

15 Market Roles and Opportunities Where In the World* Who Applies* (and Signs Up) Int'l pending 12% Int'l 19% Contractor 10% Things You Should Definitely Know About 100% >$100 As a Board million Member USD Domestic 54% alternative delivery Supplier 3% Owner 43% Domestic pending 15% Consultant 44% *based on number of project applications to date

16 5 Ways Greenroads Appears So Far In Policy and Plans City of Tacoma (policy) City of Bellingham (plan) City of Austin (plan) NZ Transport Agency (policy + plan) In Specs TxDOT/CMRA (reference) NZ Transport Agency (required) City of Bellingham (compel to perform) Community Transit (specials) Multnomah County (built in) City of Campbell (built in) RFPs (Design, Design Build, P3) County of San Diego City of Ocean Shores Alaska DOT In Bid Administration City of Santa Ana (flat rate for all) City of Raleigh (itemized, alternates) City of Fayetteville (cash incentive) City of Charlotte (2017) City of Bothell (itemized) City of Campbell (built in, alternates) City of San Jose (alternates) In Alternative Delivery Contracts Caltrans (promised, required) Indiana DOT (promised) Ministry of Transport Ontario (required) NZ Transport Agency (required) TxDOT/CMRA (promised) Coming soon.in green bonds!

17 What s In It For You Gain experience and earn recognition Showcase environmental, health, safety and quality practices Proof of performance showcase your products and processes Win work by adding value and delivering green, cost effective projects Improved relations with owners and designers through transparency Compete on international stage

18 Credits for Contractors

19 Types of Credits Where Asphalt Pavement Matters Most 1. Measurement. Credits that require that material or resource quantities and equipment operating hours are tracked 2. Management. Credits that highlight construction management or planning processes that contribute to sustainability 3. Support. Credits where specific asphalt technologies may contribute to the performance measure that meets a specific sustainability goal.

20 Greenroads for Asphalt Pavement Construction Version 2 Category Name Description Points Project Requirements 8 of 12 required credits (67%) 0 Core Credits Environment & Water 5 of 10 credits (50%) 15/30 Construction Activities 11 of 11 credits (100%) 20/20 Materials & Design 6 of 6 credits (100%) 24/24 Utilities & Controls 2 of 8 credits (25%) 5/20 Access & Livability 2 of 10 credits (20%) 5/21 Total Core Credit Points (64%) 69/115 Creativity & Effort 4 of 4 extra credits (100%) 15/15 Total Points in Greenroads (64%) 84/130

21 Greenroads Credit Summary for Contractors (v2) Project Requirements Pts. Description PR 7 Quality Control Req Have a plan to manage quality on site PR 8 Pollution Prevention Req Have a plan to prevent pollution on site PR 9 Waste Management Req Have a plan to track waste on site PR 10 Noise & Glare Control Req Have a plan to manage noise, light & glare Environment & Water Pts. Description EW 4 Land Use Enhancements 1 3 Reduce hardscape areas EW 6 Soil Management 1 3 Minimize earthwork and improve soil EW 8 Runoff Flow Control 1 3 Reduce stormwater flow impacts EW 9 Enhanced Treatment: Metals 1 3 Improve water quality beyond minimums EW 10 Oil & Contaminant Treatment 1 3 Improve water quality beyond minimums

22 Greenroads Credit Summary for Contractors (v2) Materials & Design Pts. Description MD 1 Preservation & Reuse 1 3 Encourage reuse practices MD 2 Recycled & Recovered Content 1 2 Increase recycled content MD 3 Env. Product Declarations 2 Improve supply chain management MD 4 Health Product Declarations 2 Improve supply chain management MD 5 Local Materials 1 5 Reduce haul, stimulate economies Utilities & Controls Pts. Description UC 1 Utility Upgrades 1 2 Resolve utility conflicts and upgrade Access & Livability Pts. Description AL 1 Safety Audit 1 2 Perform a qualitative safety study AL 7 Noise & Glare Reduction 1 3 Reduce impacts from noise and glare

23 Greenroads Credit Summary for Contractors (v2) Construction Activities Pts. Description CA 1 Environmental Excellence 1 3 Go above and beyond compliance CA 2 Workzone Health & Safety 1 2 Minimize health and safety hazards CA 3 Quality Process 1 3 Manage and improve quality CA 4 Equipment Fuel Efficiency 1 Reduce fossil fuel needs in equipment CA 5 Workzone Air Emissions 1 Reduce air emissions in construction CA 6 Workzone Water Use 1 3 Track water use on site CA 7 Accelerated Construction 1 2 Complete work ahead of schedule CA 8 Procurement Integrity 1 Have an ethics plan and training CA 9 Communications & Outreach 1 Have a strategic communications plan CA 10 Fair & Skilled Labor 1 2 Encourage fair labor and new skills CA 11 Local Economic Development 1 Stimulate local economies

24 Extra Credits for Greenroads Contractors! (v2) Creativity & Effort Pts. Description CE 1 Sustainable Transportation Professional 1 2 Have a team of credentialed STPs CE 2 Innovative Ideas 1 5 Submit a new credit CE 3 Enhanced Performance 1 5 Earn extra points for credits CE 4 Local Values 1 3 Match practices to strategic goals Contractors have key responsibilities and lead role in at least one credit in each category 24

25 Greenroads Project Requirements: Bootstrapping Your Organization To Deliver Greener Projects

26 PR 7 Quality Control Encourage systematic quality management practices during Project construction. FHWA Density testing and paving operations on Central Federal Lands first WMA project and Greenroads Pilot Project.

27 PR 8 Pollution Prevention Reduce and prevent pollution due to the Project's construction activities. Greenroads Foundation Temporary stormwater detention ponds, fencing, and wattles on Raleigh s Sandy Forks Road Greenroads Project.

28 PR 9 Waste Management Encourage responsible waste management practices during Project construction. Greenroads Foundation Waste materials collection area on site on Auburn s South Division Street Promenade Project.

29 PR 10 Noise & Glare Control Reduce and prevent disturbance to nearby environments and communities due to construction. Steve Muench Night paving at NE 45 th Street and 7 th Avenue NE in Seattle, WA

30 Other Example Credits

31 EW 9 Enhanced Treatment Improve water quality of stormwater runoff from the Project beyond basic treatment and remove metals. KPG Night shot of porous asphalt pavement lit by LED street lights on Clay Huntington Way.

32 CA 2 Workzone Health & Safety Minimize safety and health hazards during Project construction. Granite Construction Workers assemble on the site for a safety meeting.

33 CA 3 Quality Process Improve accountability for construction quality on the Project. City of Fairfield, Ohio The Route 4/Holden Boulevard Project is in ODOT right of way and will measure pavement smoothness as a pay item.

34 CA 5 Workzone Air Emissions Reduce air emissions due to exhaust from the Project's construction equipment. Steve Muench Batch plants can participate in this credit through tracking operating hours for the project and using WMA.

35 MD 2 Recycled and Recovered Content Reduce or eliminate the Project's needs for the extraction and production of virgin materials. Ilya K Photography Bothell Crossroads Project used 20% RAP for an overall recycled content on the project of 14.5%.

36 Materials & Design: Product Declarations MD 3 Environmental Product Declarations MD 4 Health Product Declarations NAPA Draft PCR EPDs soon to follow HMA SDS by Granite Construction Similar to a HPD, but not quite same

37 MD 6 Long Life Design Encourage long lasting Projects that reduce maintenance needs and lifecycle costs. Greenroads Foundation Todd Lane Improvements Project used a 12 HMA section with TXDOT standards to earn this credit and a Silver Rating.

38 AL 7 Noise & Glare Reduction Reduce disturbance to surrounding environments and communities due to Project operations. Transportation Corridor Agencies The SR 241 Tesoro Extension Project will use a permeable friction course overlay for a quieter surface with less glare.

39 CE 1 Educated Team Reward educated and integrated Project Teams. Greenroads Craig Weiland and Travis Rauscher are both accredited Greenroads Sustainable Transportation Professionals (STP).

40 Example Projects

41 South Fraser Perimeter Road Vancouver, BC Total Version 1.5 Score 32 Project Requirements* 11/11 Environment & Water 6/21 Access & Equity 9/30 Construction Activities 7/14 Materials & Resources 5/23 Pavement Technologies 0/20 Custom Credits 5/10 *Project Requirements are 0 points Fraser Transportation Group

42 14 th Street: Market to Colfax Denver, CO Total Version 1.5 Score 32 Project Requirements* 11/11 Environment & Water 4/21 Access & Equity 11/30 Construction Activities 5/14 Materials & Resources 2/23 Pavement Technologies 10/20 Custom Credits 0/10 *Project Requirements are 0 points Greenroads, C. Weiland

43 Cheney Stadium Sustainable Stormwater Project Tacoma, WA Total Version 1.5 Score 43 Project Requirements* 11/11 Environment & Water 8/21 Access & Equity 8/30 Construction Activities 4/14 Materials & Resources 10/23 Pavement Technologies 8/20 Custom Credits 5/10 *Project Requirements are 0 points KPG

44 Hacienda Green Street Improvements Campbell, CA Total Version 1.5 Score 43 Project Requirements* 11/11 Environment & Water 9/21 Access & Equity 11/30 Construction Activities 4/14 Materials & Resources 13/23 Pavement Technologies 0/20 Custom Credits 6/10 *Project Requirements are 0 points City of Campbell

45 Northeast 120 th Street Extension Kirkland, WA Total Version 1.5 Score 46 Project Requirements* 11/11 Environment & Water 6/21 Access & Equity 13/30 Construction Activities 4/14 Materials & Resources 14/23 Pavement Technologies 8/20 Custom Credits 1/10 *Project Requirements are 0 points Ilya K Photography

46 Northeast 120 th Street Extension Kirkland, WA Total Score V2 (Estimate) 55 Project Requirements* 12/12 Environment & Water 9/30 Construction Activities 7/20 Materials & Design 16/24 Utilities & Controls 8/20 Access & Livability 6/21 Creativity & Effort 8/15 *Project Requirements are 0 points Iliya K Photography

47 Takeaways

48 Takeaways Greenroads Certification is like LEED but for transportation 64% of credits apply to construction, submittal process and submittal content is similar Asphalt contractors have a lot of leverage in ultimate performance Provide data for measurement credits Practice green construction for management credits Collaborate and support your team for other credits You can probably find a project like yours here: greenroads.org/portfolio Lots of examples and scopes Maybe something near you Including many asphalt technologies