State of Maine Clean Transportation Roadmap Public Kickoff
The recording of this meeting can be found on the Maine Climate Council YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEvQyLC6jBaUcO7XtGi_qA
The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, in partnership with the Governors Energy Office, Maine Department of Transportation, and Efficiency Maine Trust, have launched a Clean Transportation Roadmap process to help identify necessary policies, programs, and regulatory changes needed to meet the states transportation emission reduction goals. In addition to helping Maine achieve its emissions goals, there are market and social benefits of reduced transportation emissions, such as health benefits, associated with cleaner air from reduced NOx and particulate matter.
The transportation sector is responsible for 54% of the states greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making emissions reductions in this sector critical to reaching emissions reduction targets. Reducing emissions from the transportation sector will require implementation of several complementary strategies including strategies to increase the efficiency of existing vehicles, strategies to reduce the number of miles Maine people drive (i.e. expanding telework and teleservice opportunities, expanding public transportation, and supporting development in downtowns and village areas), low carbon fuels expansion, and large-scale electrification of Maines transportation system.
This meeting is the first opportunity for the public to engage with GOPIF and members of the Consultant Team who are leading the roadmap. There will be time for questions. The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing for those unable to join us virtually.
Date: August 5, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Virtual meeting
Contact Name: Jessica.P.Scott@maine.gov
Maine Climate Council Transportation Working Group
Register in advance for this meeting: https://mainedot.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpcuCqrzMpG9U-LR4cPDuMr3rDNNC3t1Ng
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Special meeting of the working group with the consultant working on the Clean Transportation Roadmap and to provide stakeholder input. This meeting will be an opportunity to ask questions, provide ideas and give thoughts on the roadmap. The roadmap is one of the strategies the TWG put forward to the Climate Council.
Date: August 13, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Virtual - Registration link in description
Contact Name: Jessica.P.Scott@maine.gov
Maine Climate Council Transportation Working Group
At this meeting, the consultant (Cadmus) presented preliminary findings from the Clean Transportation Roadmap for discussion by the members of the Transportation Working Group. Per executive order, the roadmap is due by the end of the year.
Date: November 29, 2021
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual meeting
Contact Name: Cassaundra Rose, PhD
Contact Phone: 207-530-0424