The transportation sector is one of the leading sources for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Ventura County.
The County has an opportunity to reduce GHG emissions to achieve all adoption targets and proactively mitigate
the impacts of climate change. The County can ensure environmental sustainability by making use of emerging
technologies and sustainable practices.
Goal: CTM-6
To use emerging technologies and environmentally-sustainable practices to increase transportation system efficiency and resiliency.
The County shall support the integration of emerging technologies that increase the routine use of alternative transportation options to decrease single-passenger automobile travel.
MPSP
CAP
The County shall continue to consider and assess the implications of autonomous vehicles, alternative energy vehicles, and other transportation technological advancements on mobility planning and infrastructure.
MPSP
As part of new roadway planning and design as part of discretionary development, the County shall promote the use of permeable paving and other passive drainage features such as bioswales to prevent flooding, particularly in urban areas
RDR
SO
CAP
The County shall support the development of alternative fueling stations (e.g., electric and hydrogen) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) technology for emerging technologies.
SO
CAP
The County shall support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, where feasible, at County facilities, parking lots, park-and-ride lots, truck stops, and new development.
RDR
SO
CAP
The County shall encourage developments and street systems that support the use of properly licensed Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV), where appropriate.
MPSP
CAP
The County shall evaluate the feasibility and work to establish requirements for shared micromobility (e.g., bike sharing) vendors within unincorporated areas.
RDR
CAP
The County shall encourage Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) providers to park between service calls versus driving within unincorporated communities
RDR
SO
CAP
The County shall encourage Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) providers to coordinate with public transportation providers that serve unincorporated areas to increase the attractiveness of public transportation through the provision of free or subsidized public transportation patron first and last mile connections within unincorporated communities
IGC
JP
CAP
The County shall consider the need for designated curb space for Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) drop-off and pick-up activity in commercial/retail areas within unincorporated communities
SO