Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 5Transportation, Land Use, and Urban Form City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions: For mitigation: Emissions from the transportation sector made up 23% of Ashland’s overall greenhouse gas emissions in 2015. Local, on-road transportation of passengers in residential-owned passenger cars and trucks accounts for the majority of these transportation emissions in Ashland. While emissions from the built environment have declined in Ashland since 2011, transportation emissions have seen no significant change.For adaptation: Ashland’s roads, bridges, and real estate could be at risk from wildfires, floods, and heat impacts. With increased temperatures and smoke, biking and walking may become more hazardous and increase reliance on vehicles. Culverts and road crossings may not be sized to withstand increased flooding, and roads bordering rivers and streams may be at risk of inundation.Proportion of overall emissions Relevance to addressing priority climate risks Level of City influenceTransportation, Land Use, and Urban Form refers to the form and function of land and transportation systems, including ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate change resilience through urban planning, design, improved land use practices, and clean and efficient transportation systems.What are we talking about? What are we already doing? Many of Ashland’s existing plans and standards address emissions associated with transportation and land use, including the Transportation System Plan, local land use code, and Comprehensive Plan. Some examples of climate-friendly actions and requirements include the following:Why is it important? Street standards and street classifications in the Transportation System plan that promote shared streets that incorporate bicycle, pedestrian, and mass transit infrastructure. The Land Use Code has a transit-oriented development and “Pedestrian Places” ordinance. The Comprehensive Plan and City street standards highlight “connectivity” as a requirement in all new development.23%