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  - Health costs to Californians, so far this year, of port related pollution in California.
The Ports of LA  Long Beach Clean Air Action Plan passed in November 2006, and 0 clean trucks service the ports.
Port Pollution Facts
  • In Long Beach, 20% of children under 17 have been diagnosed with asthma - nearly twice the national average.
  • $67 million: The cost of respiratory problems associated with ports in CA.
  • Diesel Exhaust is responsible for 84% of the cancer risk from air pollution in the Southern California Air Basin.
  • $19 BILLION: Cost on health system due to port pollution. average.
  • Each day the Port of LA emits over 30 tons of NOx, while a half a million cars emits less than 24 tons and the average power plant emits less than 5 tons.
  • 2,400 - Estimated number of premature deaths caused by diesel emissions.
  • 800,000: Number of children that pollution reduction could save from lung disease.
  • Each day the Port of Los Angeles emits over 30 tons of NOx, while a half a million cars emits less than 24 tons and the average power plant emits less than 5 tons.

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CA Regional Transportation Planning

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Metropolitan Planning Commission
Created by the state Legislature in 1970 (California Government Code § 66500 et seq.), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The Commission’s work is guided by a 19-member policy board. Fourteen commissioners are appointed directly by local elected officials (each of the five most populous counties has two representatives, with the board of supervisors selecting one representative, and the mayors of the cities within that county appointing another; the four remaining counties appoint one commissioner to represent both the cities and the board of supervisors). In addition, two members represent regional agencies — the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Finally, three nonvoting members have been appointed to represent federal and state transportation agencies and the federal housing department. Carrying out the Commission’s directives is a staff of some 130 persons headquartered at the Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter in Oakland, Calif. MTC functions as both the regional transportation planning agency — a state designation – and, for federal purposes, as the region's metropolitan planning organization (MPO). As such, it is responsible for regularly updating the Regional Transportation Plan, a comprehensive blueprint for the development of mass transit, highway, airport, seaport, railroad, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Commission also screens requests from local agencies for state and federal grants for transportation projects to determine their compatibility with the plan. Adopted in February 2005, the most recent edition of this long-range plan, known as Transportation 2030, charts a new course for the agency, particularly with regard to promoting “smart growth” development patterns.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Over the past four decades, the Southern California Association of Governments has evolved as the largest of nearly 700 councils of government in the United States, functioning as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for six counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Imperial. The region encompasses a population exceeding 18 million persons in an area of more than 38,000 square miles.
As the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Association of Governments is mandated by the federal government to research and draw up plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous waste management, and air quality. Additional mandates exist at the state level.

On May 8, 2008, the Regional Council of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted the 2008 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP): Making the Connections. The 2008 RTP is a $531.5 billion Plan (nominal, or year-of-expenditure, dollars) that emphasizes the importance of system management, goods movement, and innovative transportation financing. It looks to strategies that preserve and enhance the existing transportation system and integrate land use into transportation planning.
The SCAG region faces great challenges, which cannot be solved solely on a city or county level. We must look at the bigger picture of Southern California as a region, to look at strategies and new transportation systems that will make this region function the best that it can, and at the end of the day, to make Southern California a place that we are all proud to call our home. The 2008 RTP strives to provide a regional investment framework to address the region's transportation and related challenges. The Final 2008 RTP will be available on SCAG's RTP webpage at http://www.scag.ca.gov/rtp2008/index.htm.

 

OTHER REGIONAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS

Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) - BCAG works in cooperation with local government, state and federal agencies, and the public to improve transportation in Butte County. This site includes information about the BCAG board of directors, staff, committees, rideshare program, current work plans, and a calendar of events. Also included are a Butte County map and sites of interest, and a weather forecast.

Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) - MCAG - the transportation planning agency for Merced County - acts as an advocate for highway, bikeway, and transit projects for local governments. This site includes background information about MCAG and the cities it serves, and links to other sites.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) - The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is the transportation planning agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. This site includes agendas, news releases, projects, publications, statistics, and links.

Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) - SACOG is the planning agency for Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties, and the cities of Davis, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Lincoln, Live Oak, Marysville, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, West Sacramento, Wheatland, Winters, Woodland, and Yuba City. The SACOG site contains background information about the agency; a meeting and events calendar; a data center; and information obout training, air quality, the Airport Land Use Commission, ridesharing, and SAFE (call box program).

San Luis Obispo Council of Government (SLOCOG) - SLOCOG is the transportation planning agency for San Luis Obispo. This site includes board agendas and minutes, advisory committee and grant information, publications, study results, and acronyms.

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) - SBCAG is a voluntary council of governments formed under a joint powers agreement executed by each of the general purpose local governments in Santa Barbara County. This site includes SBCAG information, meeting schedules, and highway program information for the region.

Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) - The VCTC assumed the transportation responsibilities and resources of the Ventura County Association of Governments. This site includes a great deal of information, including ridesharing/park and ride, traffic reports, senior and disabled transportation. A highlight of the page is Free Goodies, which features free wall calendars, posters, maps, frisbees, and bookmarks.


STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

California Department of Motor Vehicles - The DMV site contains background information (including a revenue chart), division information, a strategic business plan, press releases, DMV field offices, Fast Facts (e.g., birth verification and presence), and licensing requirements for DMV-related businesses (e.g., driving schools and traffic violator schools). In addition, DMV handbooks in both English and Spanish are available at this site.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - Caltrans is responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the California State Highway System, as well as that portion of the Interstate Highway System within the state's boundaries. Alone and in partnership with Amtrak, Caltrans is also involved in the support of passenger rail service in California, and is a leader in promoting the use of alternative modes of transportation. This site describes agency and information services, and is beginning to include district information. Caltrans-developed software is available at this site. For links to specific Caltrans districts, offices, and programs, see our Caltrans Information section.

California Intercity High Speed Rail Commission - The High Speed Rail Commission studies the feasibility of implementing a high speed rail system in California. This site contains information about the commission's research (e.g., ridership demand/market analysis and economic impacts), as well as meeting information and agendas.

California Office of Traffic Safety - The Office of Traffic Safety is charged with reducing the fatalities, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes through the administration of the California Highway Safety Plan. This site includes organization information, publications, news releases, traffic safety topics, public service announcements, and legislative information.

California Transportation Commission - The Transportation Commission advises and assists the Secretary of Business, Transportation, and Houseing Agency and the legislature in formulating and evaluating state policies and plans for California's transportation programs. This site includes contact information for Commissioners and program staff, a meeting schedule, and meeting agendas.

South Coast Air Quality Management District - This site includes news and information, rules, permits and compliances, business assistance, agendas and workshops, and clean air technologies information.

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