Sustainable Transportation Planning
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Transportation Outlook 2040 (TO2040) represents the latest update to the long-range plan. The purpose of TO2040 is to examine the current and future needs of greater Akron’s transportation system and develop policy and project recommendations. The plan includes long-term highway, transit, bike and pedestrian project recommendations. Performance measures for the transportation system are also included for the first time.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Akron does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Akron is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) created a Project Prioritization Process (PPP) that has the objective of improving air quality by prioritizing projects that result in reduced VMT and reduced emissions. The PPP is updated every five years in conjunction with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MRMPO) oversees the development of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, or MTP, which is the long-range transportation plan for the Albuquerque Metropolitan Planning Area (AMPA) (PDF). The current plan is the Futures 2040 MTP. The MTP is updated every five years. MRMPO is now beginning work on the update to the MTP. The update will be called the Connections 2040 MTP.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Albuquerque does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City does track vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) per capita in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Planning Area (AMPA). The latest data tracks between 1970 to 2018 and shows that VMT continued to rise, peaking to 25.2 in 2018.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Allentown's comprehensive plan addresses transportation, outlining several actions to increase use of public transportation.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Allentown does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Allentown is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Arlington's Community Energy Plan includes policies to reduce the amount of carbon produced from transportation to 1.0mt CO2e/capita/year by 2050. Arlington plans to acheive this goal by reducing vehicles miles traveled, increasing vehicle efficiency and switching to less carbon intensive fuels.
Last Updated: May 2017
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City has developed and adopted the 2018 “Atlanta’s Transportation Plan”- the update to 2008 Connect Atlanta Plan. This plan lays out an ambitious plan to shift our dominant mode of travel from 54% single-occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips to less than 35% over the next decades, while anticipating a population growth of nearly 200%. This will be accomplished through a massive expansion in transit, and development of a fully connected multimodal street network that will accommodate users of all modes safely and efficiently, implementation of a city-wide Transportation Demand Management policy and program and aligning new development to the expanded transit and multimodal networks. Additionally, Atlanta has a goal in place to reduce emissions from transportation by 40% by 2030 from 2009 levels as part of its’ Climate Action Plan. The plan outlines several strategies to achieve this goal including: expanding the Atlanta BeltLine and other TODs, introducing parking pricing, greater transit investment, more pedestrian facilities, expansion of protected bicycle facilities , and expansion of the bicycle share program.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City does not at this time. Atlanta will be tracking travel mode shift percentages, both for commutes and all trips taken, and have established a baseline, but have not yet collected follow-up data.
Last Updated: September 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Augusta does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Augusta is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City of Aurora does not have a standalone transportation plan, but it does have a Sustainability Plan with strategies to reduce transportation emissions and energy use. In addition to the sustainability plan, the city's 2018 Comprehensive Plan defines current and future high frequency transit networks, primary bike routes, and off-street trails. The street typicals defined in the Northeast Area Transportation Study (2018) all feature buffered bike lanes or separated bike lanes. This area is rapidly developing, so the resulting roadway network will have a dense network of comfortable and protected bike infrastructure. The street typicals with buffered bike lanes or separated bike lanes are currently being integrated into city-wide roadway design & construction specifications.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city of Austin has three plans that outline sustainable transportation strategies, including the Imagine Austin Plan, the Urban Trails Master Plan and the Austin Climate Plan. The city’s climate plan encourages an integrated, expanded, and affordable transportation system that supports a variety of modal options. We did not find information on specific greenhouse gas or VMT reduction goals. Austin has also recently finalized the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Austin tracks VMT and GHG in their community inventory. This is used as the basis for all of their transportation related GHG analysis.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Bakersfield had a general climate action plan, but it is currently in the process of being combined with Kern County's climate action plan into one large Kern County General Plan 2040, expected release in 2019. Kern County also has a sustainable transportation plan that includes the City of Bakersfield.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Land Use and Transportation chapter of the Baltimore Climate Action Plan (CAP) contains strategies and measures for reducing VMTs, energy usage and GHG emissions. The CAP will be updated in 2020.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Baltimore GHG inventory will be updated in 2020.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Baton Rouge does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Baton Rouge is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
We could not confirm if Birmingham has a city-wide sustainable transportation plan in place to reduce VMTs.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Boise has adopted the Transportation Action Plan. The Plan expresses the intention to reduce single-occupancy vehicle miles traveled, but we could not locate a quantitative goal.
While not a direct plan to reduce VMT, Boise adopted the Transportation Action Plan (TAP) in August 2016. This plan expresses the intention to reduce single-occupancy vehicle miles traveled, through six “mobility moves” that include promoting public transportation, safe routes to school, and an all ages bike network.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Boise does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Boise is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Go Boston 2030, released in 2017, adopted the 2014 Climate Action Plan goal of reducing regional vehicle miles traveled by 5.5% below 2005 levels by 2020, or from 3.1 billion VMT in 2013 to 2.9 billion VMT in 2020. Boston will support low-emission and shared alternatives for regional travel into Boston to reduce the projected proportion of people traveling into Boston in private vehicles. Boston also works proactively with surrounding communities to enhance regional transit and bike connections and build new stations connecting to Boston’s growing job areas. Projects include initiatives like expanded demand management programs, bus rapid transit and performance-based meter pricing, as well as 16 regional projects and policies.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
Boston has a goal to reduce transportation-related GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2005 levels . This 50 % goal by 2030 requires a reduction of 4.05% per year. For reference, see page 75 of Go Boston 2030.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Boston’s transportation GHG emissions decreased by 3% from 2005 to 2016.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
We did not find a stand-alone sustainable transportation plan, but the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan includes a transportation section that states an emissions reductions goal that is equivalent to roughly 715 million VMT a year. The City has a goal in 2019 Plan Bridgeport to adopt a policy to promote a shift in transportation modes from single-occupancy vehicles to transit, bicycling, and walking by investing in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The local metropolitan planning organization, Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council, has a sustainable transportation plan called Moving Forward 2020.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the city does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Cape Coral does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Cape Coral is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Charleston Green Plan (2009) addresses VMT at length and establishes a goal of maintaining 2010 VMT levels through 2030.
Language regarding VMT from the Charleston Green Plan: If Charleston maintains the projected 2010 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) level by increasing use of public transportation (CARTA) and/or substituting walking or biking for driving, it could result in a reduction of 152,940 tons of CO2e in 2030 from projected “business as usual” 2030 level.
The initial inventory of City streets and traffic counts can begin immediately, in 2009. GIS-based street data and a robust traffic count database are readily available and free of charge. By setting the goal of sustaining VMTs for the year 2010, it is intended that the database be complete and ready for annual updates beginning in 2010.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
By setting a goal of sustaining VMTs for the year 2010 through to the year 2030, it is intended that the database be complete and ready for annual updates beginning in 2010.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Charleston is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Charlotte has a Transportation Action Plan in place that outlines strategies for sustainable transportation and calls for VMT reduction targets in the future. The 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, adopted in March 2018, also includes reducing VMT as one of its goals to reduce transportation emissions but does not have a specific goal in place.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Chicago Forward transportation plan and Sustainable Chicago 2015 Action Agenda both include a variety of approaches to reduce VMT with the city. These include making Chicago the most bike and pedestrian friendly city in the country by adding up to 100 miles of new bicycle lanes, introducing bicycle sharing, and developing a pedestrian master plan. The City is also targeting improved transit ridership by incentivizing transit-oriented development and adding bus rapid transit service. Chicago is also looking to expand Transit Oriented Development to include high-ridership, high-frequency CTA bus routes, making Chicago the first U.S. city to pursue such a policy. Chicago does not have a codified VMT reduction target in place.
There are also detailed strategies that reduce transportation energy use in the city's Climate Action Plan and Resilience Plan
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City recently adopted an updated 2017 Climate Action Plan that includes several strategies to reduce transportation energy use and emissions. We could not confirm if the City has a specific goal to reduce VMTs. The City also adopted the Active Transportation Plan in 2020 to encourage active carbon free transportation options.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
A goal to reduce VMT 4% by 2020 has been set as a part of the city's CAP. The VMT goal can be found in Appendix A of the city's CAP.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The 2018 Green Cincinnati Plan does include actions to reduce VMTs. However, it does not include a specific goal.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
As part of the Cleveland Climate Action plan, Cleveland has a goal to reduce GHG emissions from the transportation section by 250,000 MTCO2e by 2030, using a 2010 baseline. The 2018 updated Cleveland Climate Action Plan includes a focus area on sustainable transportation.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City has a goal to reduce GHG emissions from the transportation section by 400,000 MTCO2e by 2030, using a 2010 baseline. This requires a 2.5% reduction per year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Cleveland is not currently on track to meet its goal.
Last Updated: October 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Colorado Springs does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Colorado Springs is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Columbia does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Columbia is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Columbus does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place to reduce VMTs. However, in 2017 Columbus joined MORPC’s Sustainable2050 program that includes a goal to reduce the vehicle miles traveled per capita. In addition, the Columbus Climate Adaptation Plan was completed in December 2018. The plan outlines a set of 43 prioritized actions that should be taken by city government, regional organizations, and residents to make the city more climate resilient. The actions related to transportation include idling reductions and promoting alternative transportation mode options. In addition, COTA, the local transit authority, has adopted a Next Gen plan to increase mass transit ridership and reduce VMT.
Through Smart Columbus, the city and its private partners have put in place several projects focused on reducing VMT. These projects include strategies to increase the use and proliferation of electric vehicles, the promotion of smart mass transit including a form of bus rapid transit along Cleveland Avenue with connected technology that allows buses to communicate with traffic signals to keep them "green" longer, event management parking strategies in the downtown and the Short North, and strategies to promote more electric fleets in private and public organizations.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Dallas released its Strategic Mobility Plan called Connect Dallas in early 2021. This plan was developed parallel to the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan. Both plans include goals to reduce VMTs, mode shift, and increasing non-SOV travel.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) sets regional VMT reduction targets that include the City. The City is developing VMT reduction goals as part of the Strategic Mobility Plan/CECAP that will exceed the regional VMT targets. It is anticipated that both Plans will be adopted in Spring 2020 through Council Resolution, thereby codifying VMT/GHG reductions and other mobility goals.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Dallas is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Dayton does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Dayton is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Denver has a Sustainability Community Mobility Goal in place to provide mobility options that reduce commuting travel in Denver done in single-occupant vehicles to no more than 60% of all trips. Denver also has separate plans in place to increase the length of pedestrian walkways and trails and to increase transit access. In addition, Denver’s Mobility Action Plan was published in July 2017 and sets goals to reduce drive alone rates, emissions, and traffic deaths. The plan focuses on the key metric of reducing Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) driving rates to no more than 50% of trips, which is closely tied to VMT. The City also has a Denver Moves suite of plans that lay out detailed priorities for all transportation modes.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
Denver focuses on SOV reduction targets as opposed to VMT reduction targets. The three main goals listed in the city's Mobility Action Plan are to have no more than 50% SOV by 2030, reduce emissions by 80% by 2050, and reduce traffic deaths to zero.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Denver tracks progress towards these goals in several ways. The City use the US Census ACS estimates to track SOV rates at the citywide level and supplements these national data with a citywide commuter survey in partnership with local Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) and other partners. In 2019, Denver expanded the reach of its survey and anticipates nearly 10,000 responses.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
In 2014 the DMAMPO (Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) released The Tomorrow Plan, a comprehensive regional planning document focused on creating a more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant Des Moines. The plan has not been updated and includes no explicit VMT goals, but there were progress reports provided in 2015 and 2016.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Des Moines does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Des Moines is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Detroit recently released its Strategic Plan for Transportation, which includes several strategies for reducing emissions and energy use in the transportation sector. We could not find evidence for a specific VMT reduction target.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
We could not confirm if El Paso has a sustainable transportation policy in place in order to reduce VMTs or greenhouse gas emissions.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of El Paso is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Fort Worth does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Fresno does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Fresno is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Multiple adopted plans have transportation components that speak to the City's transportation goals. Although a specific target has not been set, VMT reductions were highlighted as an effect of sustainable transportation in the Green Grand Rapids Report, and reduction of VMT was listed as a value in the City's Vital Streets Plan. The City of Grand Rapids Strategic Plan sets goals to create an accessible multi-modal transportation experience and reduce single-occupant vehicle travel. The main goal presented in the Strategic Plan is to increase the use of public transportation from 20.9 % (current metric from 2017) to 55 % by 2023. By implementing strategies related to this goal the city plans to reduce the number of automobiles on the road, vehicles miles traveled, and GHG emissions within the city limits. Some of the metrics in the Strategic Plan are especially relevant to supporting the goals of the Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan to have 150,000 jobs accessible in a 30-minute transit ride which can significantly reduce the vehicle miles traveled in Grand Rapids.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Grand Rapids Strategic Plan sets goals to create an accessible multi-modal transportation experience and reduce single-occupant vehicle travel. The main goal presented in the Strategic Plan is to increase the use of public transportation from 20.9 % (current metric from 2017) to 55 % by 2023. By implementing strategies related to this goal the city plans to reduce the number of automobiles on the road, vehicles miles traveled, and GHG emissions within the city limits. Some of the metrics in the Strategic Plan are especially relevant to supporting the goals of the Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan to have 150,000 jobs accessible in a 30-minute transit ride which can significantly reduce the vehicle miles traveled in Grand Rapids.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The Offices of Sustainability and Mobility/Fleet/Transportation Dept. are working together to align mobility and GHG emission goals. This synergy allowed for the collection of emissions/fuel consumption data associated with fleet transportation, and also identifies opportunities for financing Electric Vehicles.
This partnership helped identifying that fleet emissions represents 12% of the total emissions for the city operations (municipal owned fleet). As a step forward, the city intends to evaluate cleaner fuels as well as more electric and hybrid vehicles for the City’s fleet in order to reduce the emissions associated with vehicles. The city is also working on an autonomous vehicle initiative.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Greensboro Sustainability Action Plan (2011) does not outline specific VMT goals but does have a strong focus on transportation-relevant policies.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
There have been reviews of modeling studies conducted that show some potentially positive effects of strategies encompassed within the Greensboro Sustainability Action Plan, however, no real-world tracking seems to have been done.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Climate Action Plan cites reducing VMTs as a critical goal and includes over a dozen strategies that can help decrease VMTs. These strategies range from initiating a traffic signal synchronization program, encouraging businesses to develop transportation demand management programs, and increasing sustainable transportation alternatives such as public transit and biking. This plan was formally adopted by City Council in 2018. The EID Board's Comprehensive Plan, which was updated in November 2019, proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transportation mode shift and electrification. This proposed reduction is nested within the larger goal of communitywide reductions.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Hartford has two community-wide GHG inventories in progress, both of which account for transportation. One was recently released by Google in 2019 (after the City's review for accuracy). This inventory is particularly useful in that it includes transportation emissions with greater accuracy. According to 2018 data, Hartford had 2 million vehicle kilometers traveled and 574,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The second GHG inventory for Hartford was completed by a volunteer from nonprofit PACE and a graduate fellow from the City of Hartford Mayor's Office of Sustainability. This inventory is particularly useful as its building and vehicle data was directly informed by the City's grand list, and it also used energy consumption data available via the electric utility. This current inventory has a series of assumptions that are under review.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2017 and contains plans to reduce transportation-related emissions of ozone and carbon monoxide and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan was adopted by City Council in June of 2021. Four of the nine strategies in the plan focus on sustainable transportation.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City of Houston has a city mobility plan that emphasizes multimodal mobility solutions, with sub-regional studies still ongoing across various areas in the City. The City of Houston also started its first Climate Action Plan (CAP). This plan will act as a roadmap for the City, businesses, residents, and communities to reduce their GHG emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. The City is currently in the CAP planning process and has not identified specific targeted actions to reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The city hopes to reach 100% renewable power for city operations by 2025.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The CAP includes a goal to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita, setting the target for 20% by 2050. This target is the nearest term goal, at this time. The goal's baseline is 14,754 miles per capita in 2014.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Through Thrive Indianapolis, actions are being implemented to increase bus ridership by 15% and increase transit-oriented development. The city has completed the first phase of a multi-phase electric BRT.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction target. The BRT and transit-oriented development is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation, although a specific reduction target has not been set.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City of Jacksonville has a 2030 Mobility Plan, released in 2011, that includes several strategies for reducing transportation energy use and emissions.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
Through the implementation of the mobility plan and multi-modal transportation study, the City aims to reduce its per capita VMT by 10% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. This requires a 0.5% reduction per year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not confirm if the City is on track to meet its goal.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Kansas City has a Livable Streets plan that encourages active living, including utilization of walking and biking as transportation alternatives. The city also adopted a new Climate Action Plan in 2021, and additional goals concerning VMT are expected to be present within the cities new Comprehensive Plan which is on track to be released in mid 2022.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City has a codified GHG reduction targets for the transportation sector within its Climate Protection Plan.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The city tracks GHG reduction numbers on a periodic basis. The city is currently on track to reach its target.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City of Knoxville addresses transportation efficiency in its Energy and Sustainability Work Plan.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Lakeland does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Lakeland is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Las Vegas has a Mobility Master Plan in place that makes recommendations for vehicular, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements over a 20 year time frame. The plan includes over 180 multimodal transportation improvements projects. Las Vegas does not have a codified VMT or greenhouse gas reduction target in place.
As a part of the City's 2050 Master Plan, it is anticipated that a new transportation chapter will be included (incorporating previous Mobility Master Plan information) that tentatively includes a 30% VMT reduction target and will be adopted in 2020. It is tentatively listed to reduce VMT and transportation-based community greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, using a 2020 baseline.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target. As a part of the City's 2050 Master Plan, it is anticipated that a new transportation chapter will be included (incorporating previous Mobility Master Plan information) that tentatively includes a 33% VMT reduction target and will be adopted in 2020. It is tentatively listed to reduce VMT and transportation-based community greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, using a 2020 baseline.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The city annually tracks regional VMT. A new baseline will be incorporated as a part of the City's 2050 master plan.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Little Rock does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Little Rock is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Long Beach Climate Action and Adaptation Plan includes a whole suite of transportation related strategies.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Los Angeles Green New Deal Sustainable City pLAn (2019) includes a goal to reduce VMT 13% by 2025, 39% by 2035, and 45% by 2045. The plan also includes language about preparing the city for autonomous vehicles by 2028, the use of transportation data to ensure that new transit, app-enabled, and for-hire mobility options are equitably available across the City, addressing the first/last mile problem. The City is also working to update its Transportation Demand Ordinance this year, which will hopefully reduce VMT.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The Los Angeles Green New Deal Sustainable City pLAn (2019) includes a goal to reduce VMT 13% by 2025, 39% by 2035, and 45% by 2045. These targets were set assuming a baseline of 15 VMT per capita per day (roughly 59,856,840 VMT per day, or 21,847,746,600 VMT per year).
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Move Louisville is the city’s 20-year multi-modal plan that aims to fix and maintain the existing infrastructure in the city and reduce the number of miles that Louisvillians drive by providing and improving mobility options.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
Move Louisville contains a goal to reduce VMT 500,000 miles daily by 2040. In addition, Sustain Louisville set a goal to decrease transportation-related GHG emissions 20% by 2020 from 2009 levels. This goal requires a 1.8% reduction per year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City does track its progress toward its VMT and GHG targets and is improving from its established baseline.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city’s Sustainability Plan includes a goal to reduce car miles traveled to achieve a 10% greenhouse gas emissions reduction every five years and achieve a cumulative reduction of 40% by 2030. The city also has a transportation plan that was approved in 2017.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Madison does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Madison is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
We could not confirm if the City of McAllen has a standalone transportation plan.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Memphis does not yet have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City of Mesa has a 2040 Transportation Plan, released in 2013, that contains several strategies to reduce energy use and emissions in the transportation sector. We could not find evidence for a specific VMT reduction target.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle miles traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Miami’s GreenPrint Plan contains strategies for creating and connecting sustainable neighborhoods and providing more transportation options and reducing the time spent in cars.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
At this time, the City does not have a codified vehicle mile traveled (VMT) or greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine if the City tracks VMT or GHG numbers.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city has a Pedestrian Plan and a Bike Plan.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Milwaukee does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Milwaukee does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The updated Transportation Action Plan was formally adopted by the Minneapolis City Council in December of 2020. In line with goals set in the Climate Action Plan and reinforced in Minneapolis 2040, the Transportation Action Plan sets a goal of reducing vehicle miles traveled by 1.8% per year.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Minneapolis has a GHG reduction target for the transportation sector calling for a 31% reduction between 2010 and 2025. This is equivalent to 2.1% annually.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Minneapolis is currently on track to continue reducing it's annual GHG emissions.
Last Updated: November 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Montgomery County has adopted sustainable transportation strategies in its 2009 Climate Protection Plan, but the plan has not been updated within the past five years
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Montgomery County does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Montgomery County does not have a VMT/GHG target.
Last updated: December 2019
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Access Nashville 2040 is Volume V of NashvilleNext and functions as the city’s Transportation Plan. The Metro Council recently adopted a new Metro Nashville Transportation Plan. The Sustainability Advisory Committee report also has a chapter about mobility. The Committee states that the vision for mobility in Nashville in 2050 is to significantly reduce the overall vehicle miles traveled and the greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by reducing the City’s drive-alone rate and shifting remaining car trips to electric vehicles. The Committee further recommends the following targets: Reduce the City’s drive-alone rate from 79% to 70% by 2025, 54% by 2035 and 40% by 2050. Increase the City’s electric vehicle adoption rate from 3% to 10% by 2025, 20% by 2035 and up to 40% by 2050. All remaining vehicles in 2050 should be electric.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Nashville does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Nashville does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
New Haven's Climate Action Plan, released in January 2018, includes several measures to reduce transportation GHG emissions.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
New Haven has set a transportation goal of 20% cut in car use and a reduction in GHG emissions by 2020
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
New Haven is making progress and is seeing a decline in its transportation GHG emissions compared to its baseline.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
New Orleans’ Metropolitan Transportation Plan outlines several strategies to encourage or increase transportation choices beyond single-occupancy vehicles. These strategies include increased transit use, pedestrian facilities, and expanded bike lanes.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
New Orleans does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
New Orleans does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City updated its strategic plan, releasing OneNYC 2050 in April 2019. The plan calls for a 70 percent reduction in transportation emissions by 2050 based on a 2005 baseline.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
We have a goal of reducing transportation emissions by 70% by 2050 based on a 2005 baseline.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City’s GHG inventory is released annually.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Newark does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Newark does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Newark does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Oakland Department of Transportation’s (OakDOT) Strategic Plan was updated in 2016 and provides detailed strategies to integrate VMT reduction with utilization of low-carbon modes of transportation. The Strategic Plan's 2019 Progress Report reveals expanded mobility services and infrastructural improvements to encourage active mobility and transit as measures to reduce citywide VMT. In 2019, City Council also adopted OakDOT's Let's Bike Oakland Plan to increase cycling options and infrastructure in the City's most underserved areas.
The City’s 2020 Energy and Climate Action Plan was updated in 2018 to refine transportation policies to reduce VMT (Pages 71, 74). In addition, the draft 2030 Equitable Climate Action Plan includes a section dedicated to Transportation and Land Use that consists of several action items to increase transit ridership and active mobility options to reduce VMT of single occupancy vehicles.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The City’s 2020 Energy and Climate Action Plan provides a 36% reduction goal across all sectors by 2020, including transportation. (1)
In 2017, the City also changed CEQA review to focus on VMT rather than congestion impacts.
The City monitors and measures VMT reductions via the regional EMFAC model maintained by the regional transportation agency: the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). MTC provides annual updates to the City via email regarding the VMT on area roads, allowing tracking against the City’s goal of 20% VMT reduction by 2020. The model is both usable for projects and overall annual VMT. The model and details are found here.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Oakland does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Oklahoma City does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Oklahoma City does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Oklahoma City does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Omaha’s master plan addresses transportation but does not identify any strategies to reduce energy or greenhouse gases.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Omaha does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Omaha does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Orlando’s Community Sustainability Action Plan outlines strategies to reduce energy use in the transportation sector including expanding pedestrian and bike access to roads, increasing transit ridership, and expanding EV infrastructure.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Orlando does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Orlando does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Oxnard's Energy Action Plan (2013) addresses a wide variety of sustainability-oriented policies including several relating to transportation and reducing VMT and GHG emissions.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The Energy Action Plan does not include GHG emissions or reduction targets pertaining to transportation.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Oxnard is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Connect - Philadelphia’s Strategic Transportation Plan sets numerous goals and strategies around a clean and sustainable transportation system, including continuing to decrease VMT per capita.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Philadelphia is aiming to reduce carbon emissions from transportation by 10% by 2025 from a 2017 baseline. This is equivalent to a 1.3% annual reduction.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Between 2006 and 2014, GHG emissions from transport fell from 4,041,617 tonnes of CO2 emitted to 3,236,661 tonnes.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Phoenix has a Transportation 2050 Plan supported by a $32B Transportation Tax approved by voters in 2016. Its goal is to triple light rail, provide transit in every neighborhood, and achieve a 40% mode shift by 2050. It is complemented by the 2050 Sustainable Transportation Goal to reduce transportation emissions 80% by 2050.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The city has a Sustainable Transportation Goal to reduce transportation emissions 80% by 2050 from 2012 levels.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Phoenix tracks their community transportation GHGs, but emissions are currently increasing.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan 3.0 was adopted by City Council in 2018 and includes specific strategies to meet its VMT reduction goal.
Pittsburgh has a Complete Streets plan and policy which aims to improve the quality of life for all Pittsburghers by creating streets that are safe and comfortable for all people, activated public spaces, and connected transportation networks for everyone. aims to improve the quality of life for all Pittsburghers by creating streets that are safe and comfortable for all people, activated public spaces, and connected transportation networks for everyone.
Pittsburgh also adopted a comprehensive Bike Plan to develop a system of connected bike lanes in order to make biking easier and safer for all residents. By promoting biking and implementing the Bike Plan, Pittsburgh aims to reduce overall VMT within the city.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan 3.0, which was adopted by City Council in 2018 outlines a goal of reducing VMT per capita by 50% below 2013 levels by 2030. This is equivalent to a 1.9% annual reduction.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Between 2003 and 2013 VMT decreased by roughly 300,000,000 vmt annually. GHG emissions were also shown to have decreased.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Portland’s 2035 Transportation System Plan includes specific sustainable transportation policies including one to reduce carbon emissions, air pollution, water pollution, and reliance on vehicles. As part of the City’s Portland Plan and Climate Action Plan, the city council has adopted targets to reduce the number of miles Portlanders travel by car to 11 miles per day on average by 2035.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
As part of the City’s Climate Action Plan, the city council has adopted targets to reduce VMT 30% below 2008 levels by 2030. This is equivalent to an annual reduction of 1.4%.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Metro, the Portland area regional government tracks VMT. VMT has decreased over the past several years.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Sustainable transportation is addressed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Sustainable Providence Plan (2014), and Climate Justice Plan (2019). Sustainable Providence contains a chapter dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation, where VMT is tracked as a key metric. In the Climate Justice Plan, targets for reducing VMT and lowering transportation carbon emissions citywide include reducing VMT 11% by 2035 and 20% by 2050, and aiming for 43% of VMT to be electric by 2035 and 80% by 2050.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
In the Climate Justice Plan, targets for reducing VMT and lowering transportation carbon emissions citywide include reducing VMT 11% by 2035 and 20% by 2050, and aiming for 43% of VMT to be electric by 2035 and 80% by 2050. The Great Streets Plan released in January of 2020 offered a baseline of VMTs in Providence. The average Providence household creates over 18,000 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per year, which contributes to traffic congestion, noise, physical inactivity, and more than 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from transportation and mobile sources each year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Providence is currently on pace to meet its target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Provo does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Provo is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Raleigh does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Raleigh does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Raleigh does not track progress towards its VMT/GHG targets.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Reno highlights reducing VMT in its 2017 Sustainability Report but does not have a specific goal or stand-alone sustainable transportation plan.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Reno does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Reno does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Richmond 300 Master Plan, adopted in December 2020, contains many goals and strategies to support a sustainable transportation system and reduce VMT across the city. The transportation vision of this plan reads: Richmond prioritizes the movement of people over the movement of vehicles through a safe, reliable, equitable, and sustainable transportation network. Walking, biking, and transit options are the most convenient and used forms of transportation in Richmond, thereby improving the natural environment and our health. Richmond’s multi-modal transportation system is high-quality and easy for all people to use regardless of income and physical abilities, seamlessly connecting Richmond neighborhoods and attractions to each other, the region and the nation.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Richmond does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector. As part of RVAgreen 2050 the city will establish a VMT/GHG target for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Richmond does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target. As part of RVAgreen 2050 the city will track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Riverside’s Green Action Plan (GAP), seeks to decrease VMT through a variety of strategies. Additional strategies to reduce VMT can be found in the Riverside Restorative Growthprint, including a series of transportation-specific measures to encourage and provide means of active transportation. The City has recently adopted environmental thresholds requiring that new development seeks to reduce citywide VMT. Additionally, the City estimates adopting an Active Transportation Master plan in June of 2020 www.riversideca.gov/pact - this plan will be used to develop a VMT Mitigation Bank for incoming development to pay towards the completion of new VMT-reducing active transportation projects.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Riverside has adopted a goal to decrease vehicle miles traveled 15% by 2015 from a 2009 baseline.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Riverside does not track progress towards their VMT goal.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Rochester does not have a sustainable transportation plan but has a variety of efforts that target reduction of transportation GHG and energy consumption include a bicycle master plan and expansion to the regional transportation system.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Rochester does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Rochester does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The City implements a Transportation Systems Management Program, which is going to be updated in 2019 to better achieve trip reductions. In January 2021 City Council adopted the land use framework for the 2040 General Plan with lane reductions.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The City is developing a citywide VMT reduction target that will be adopted in the 2040 General plan update.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The City is developing a citywide VMT reduction target that will be adopted in the 2040 General plan update.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Saint Paul 2040 Comprehensive Plan, approved by City Council in 2019, established a policy to reduce VMT by 40% by 2040. The plan lays out strategies to accomplish this by supporting transit, pedestrian, and bicycle focused infrastructure decisions. The plan establishes a modal hierarchy placing pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit considerations above vehicle considerations. The Plan should receive final approval from the Met Council in early 2020.
The Saint Paul draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan also calls for reducing VMT by 40%, with a sub-goal of reducing per person VMT 2.5% per year. This plan also provides strategies for achieving these goals.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The Saint Paul 2040 Comprehensive Plan, approved by City Council in 2019, established a policy to reduce VMT by 40% by 2040.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Saint Paul does track progress toward their VMT goal and is currently seeing reductions in annual VMT citywide.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Salt Lake City released a transit master plan in 2017. This master plan was updated in 2018. In addition to the Transit Master Plan, the Climate Positive Plan also includes sustainable transportation plans that will reduce transportation energy use. The plan was completed in March 2017.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Salt Lake City’s 2015 Sustainable Salt Lake Plan codified the VMT reduction target to reduce overall miles traveled by SOVs in the city by 6.5%, to 1.26 billion miles annually.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Salt Lake has reduced community transportation VMTs by approximately 8% from the city's established baseline.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
San Antonio’s Sustainability Plan, SA Tomorrow was adopted in 2016. It focuses on sustainable land use patterns and modes of transportation and an improve infrastructure, including smart, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development practices and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, alternative fuels, transit options, and complete streets.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The CAAP passed in Oct. 2019, establishes a reduction goal of 47% by 2030 and 75% by 2040.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
San Antonio’s VMT has actually increased since the inception of the target from the SA Tomorrow Plan (2016) and currently stands at 24 miles. The Office of Sustainability also conducts GHG inventories every 2 years to measure and compare data.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
San Diego’s Climate Action Plan has a comprehensive plan to reduce VMTs through increasing the use of mass transit, implementing pedestrian improvements in Transit Priority Area to increase commuter walking opportunities, implementing the City’s Bicycle Master Plan to increase commuter bicycle opportunities, and promoting effective land use to reduce VMTs.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
San Diego has a goal to reduce transportation GHG by 23% by 2035 from a 2010 baseline. This is equivalent to a 0;9% reduction per year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City monitors its GHG inventory during the Climate Action Plan updating process annually. The City also has a specific greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for its transportation sector. One goal is to reduce average vehicle commute distance by two miles through implementation of the General Plan City of Village Strategy by 2035 and another is to reduce emissions 109,576 MT/CO2e by 2035. The City receives VMT data from SANDAG and is currently in the process of developing internal processes for compiling and analyzing this data. Quantitative progress can be found in the CAP 2018 Annual Report and the 2018 Annual Report Appendix.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Connect SF is a multi-agency collaboration to envision, plan, and realize a sustainable, equitable transportation system for San Francisco’s Future. This is a comprehensive roadmap which – though it supports reducing VMT – is predicated on switching from private vehicle mode share to sustainable transport mode share.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
San Francisco has adopted mode share targets. This is seen by the city as being a better metric for managing congestion and vehicular GHG emissions, as opposed to vehicle miles travelled.
San Francisco’s current target is 80% sustainable mode share by 2030, and the city's codified transport GHG target is 40% by 2025 from 1990 levels.
However, the City’s Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines require new developments to analyze VMT. If VMT for the proposed project with all associated transportation demand management measures is 15% below the regional average, then the project is below the level of significance in regard to transportation. If a project is able to demonstrate impacts below significance for all criteria, the project may be eligible to file a negative declaration, foregoing an Environmental Impact Report. (3)
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Transportation related GHG emissions were 10% below 1990 levels in 2017. The city's transportation GHG emissions have seen annual declines since 2010.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Circulation Element of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan includes a set of balanced, long-range, multimodal transportation goals, policies, and actions that provide for a transportation network that is safe, efficient, and sustainable. Since its adoption in 2011, the General Plan has gone through annual amendments and a Four-Year Review in 2016. One of the General Plan amendments in 2018 is to reflect the update of the Transportation Analysis Policy to shift the City’s CEQA transportation standard from a congestion-based Level of Service (LOS) to VMT. This Transportation Analysis Policy is part of the multi-prong strategy to reduce VMT, to reduce energy consumption, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to create a healthier community.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
In the Envision San José 2040 General Plan, San José maintains a goal to reduce the amount of VMT per service population per day in 2040 by 40% relative to the 2009 levels. This is equivalent to a 1.3% reduction in VMT annually.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
San Jose does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Seattle’s Transportation Strategic Plan outlines the specific strategies, projects, and programs that implement broader citywide goals and policies for transportation in the city. Some of the strategies include designing transportation infrastructure in urban villages to support land use goals for compact neighborhoods, encourage planning and designing of city transportation facilities, and establishing multi-modal hubs providing transfer points between transit modes in urban centers and urban villages.
Additionally, the Drive Clean Seattle initiative aims to electrify the transportation sector at large with City Light’s carbon neutral electricity as a key climate strategy.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Seattle's Climate Action Plan calls for an 82% reduction in transportation greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2008 baseline. This is equivalent to a 5.3% annual reduction.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City is currently on track to meet it's goal.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The Springfield Climate Action & Resilience Plan (2017) addresses the communities transportation needs and outlines several strategies for addressing them, such as pursuing a strong complete streets policy, introducing a bikeshare, establishing a TDM coordinator, and revisiting the city's parking requirements.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Springfield does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Springfield is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
St. Louis does not have a sustainable transportation plan in place
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
St. Louis does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Although St. Louis does not have a codified VMT target, the City did conduct a GHG Analysis of 2018 emissions which was completed in October of 2019. The city's overall emissions profile was shown to have decreased by 1,506,516 metric tons CO2e from 8,081,418 in 2005 to 6,574,902 in 2018. During that same period the community transportation sector's share of the larger city emissions profile decreased from 23% (1,858,726.14 metric tons CO2e) in 2005 to 17% (1,117,733.34) by 2018.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
St. Petersburg's Comprehensive Plan, last updated in 2016, includes strategies to reduce GHG emissions from transportation.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
St. Petersburg does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
St. Petersburg does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city of Stockton's 2014 Climate Action Plan contains within it a settlement agreement stating that increases in VMT should grow no more quickly than increases to the city's population on a percentage basis. The city of Stockton also has an Active Transportation/Bicycle Master Plan.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
There is a goal, but it is not focused explicitly on reducing VMT so much as it is on not having VMT rise disproportionately to population growth.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Stockton is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Syracuse's Sustainability plan (2012) and 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2012) include language about transportation planning and sustainable transportation strategies.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Syracuse does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Syracuse is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city of Tampa has a comprehensive plan with a mobility element to provide multi-modal mobility with all modes of travel such as transit (bus, ferry, and rail), cycling, and walking.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Tampa does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Tampa does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Toledo does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Toledo is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
We could not confirm if Tucson has a sustainable transportation plan in place.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Tucson does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Tucson does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
City of Tulsa has pursued and received a U.S. DOT BUILD Grant which focused on transportation technology improvements that reduce VMT.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
The City of Tulsa does not have an explicit VMT or GHG reduction target; however, Tulsa Area Clean Cities does have an annual goal of decreasing GHG emissions.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Tulsa does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
Virginia Beach has a sustainable transportation plan to reduce VMTs is part of a broader sustainability plan. It includes language stating that they strive for a per-capita net reduction of motor vehicle trips and trip distances.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Virginia Beach does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Virginia Beach does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) created a six-year Transportation Demand Management strategic plan in 2017 that built off of recommendations in the moveDC TDM element and includes strategies for reducing vehicle miles traveled. The plan was developed around three goals: 1. Make getting into and around the District seamless and efficient; 2. Provide high quality and inclusive TDM services to District residents, businesses, employers, and visitors; and 3. Become a national leader in the provision of effective TDM services. DDOT will be updating its moveDC transportation plan, beginning in 2020, as well as crafting its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Both plans center on moveDC & Sustainable DC's goals of shifting transportation toward active and public transportation, addressing both VMT and GHGs. An update to move DC is currently underway.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Sustainable DC 2.0 has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 60% by 2032 (compared to a 2006 baseline). This is equivalent to a 4.7% reduction per year.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
We could not determine whether or not DC is on track to reach its goal.
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
No data or the city is not pursuing.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Wichita does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Wichita is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city released the 2035 Transportation Plan Update, but the plan does not include a VMT reduction goal.
VMT/GHG Target and Stringency
The City of Winston-Salem does not yet have a codified VMT reduction target.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
The City of Winston-Salem is not yet tracking community GHG or VMT levels
Last Updated: December 2021
Sustainable Transportation Plan
The city's Climate Action Plan includes a transportation section. The plan includes strategies to reduce VMT, like increasing employee carpooling, increasing public transport ridership, and increasing walking and biking.
VMT/GHG Targets and Stringency
Worcester does not have a VMT/GHG target in place for the transportation sector.
Progress Achieved Toward VMT/GHG Targets
Worcester does not track progress towards a VMT/GHG target.
Last Updated: December 2021