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From page 59... ... D-1 A P P E N D I X D Task 7 Workshop Report Summaries Nevada Format of Workshop and Agenda Due to restrictions on gatherings and travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nevada workshop was held virtually using a platform capable of videoconferencing and breakout groups. The workshop spanned three days during May 2020 and was divided into four sessions originally timed for two hours each (Table D-1) Read the entire page →
From page 60... ... D-2 Because there was not time to explore all content of the guide in detail, it was recommended that participants review relevant sections independently. Participants were asked to review the entire guide before Session 1 and to explore specific portions of interest in more detail and complete at least two selfassessments prior to Session 3. Read the entire page →
From page 61... ... D-3 estimates, though, that it is two to four years away from quantifying GHG reductions in this way. The Chief Equipment Superintendent noted that NDOT is replacing vehicles every year, an effort not explicitly intended to reduce GHGs, but that generates GHG emission reductions. Read the entire page →
From page 62... ... D-4 Key Questions and Needs Across functional areas, participants asked questions about where to begin and what priority actions should be. Questions raised during discussion included:  How can NDOT GHG emission inventories be coordinated with Nevada's other statewide inventories, and with other western States? Read the entire page →
From page 63... ... D-5  More examples. Participants appreciate concrete examples that already existed in the guide and would like more of them. Read the entire page →
From page 64... ... D-6  Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) : Senior Transportation Planner  Clark County: Assistant Director, Department of Environment and Sustainability  Regional Transportation Commission of Northern Nevada: Planning Manager  Regional Transportation Commission of Northern Nevada: Transportation Modeling Program Manager  Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada: Director, Las Vegas Regions Metropolitan Planning  Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County  Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Transportation Division Manager  University of Nevada Las Vegas: Office of Executive VP and Provost  University of Nevada Las Vegas: Senior Fellow, Boyd School of Law, Climate and Sustainability Law Project Colorado Format of Workshop and Agenda Due to restrictions on gatherings and travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado workshop was held virtually using a software platform capable of polling and breakout groups. Read the entire page →
From page 65... ... D-7 Sections 15, 16, 17, and 18 also were presented in a less formal manner. These sections were covered on day 2 of the workshop, after the project team presented information addressing some questions raised on day 1. Read the entire page →
From page 66... ... D-8 Desired Status and Activities CDOT recognizes several opportunities. First, it may be possible to leverage work addressing ozone precursor emissions to address GHGs in the future. Read the entire page →
From page 67... ... D-9 Feedback on Guide and Workshop Feedback on the guide was obtained in workshop discussion. Participants felt the presentations were helpful, clearly identified potential levers and tools, and that the material was comprehensive and organized well. Read the entire page →
From page 68... ... D-10 Delaware Format of Workshop and Agenda Due to restrictions on gatherings and travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delaware workshop was held virtually using a software platform capable of polling and breakout groups (ultimately not used) Read the entire page →
From page 69... ... D-11 transportation (public transit, electric vehicles) , support for local communities (technical and planning assistance, grant funding) Read the entire page →
From page 70... ... D-12 Attendees The workshop included 22 participants across a range of organizations, including DelDOT, other State agencies, MPOs, County/City staff, a university, and nonprofits. Five members of the NCHRP project team facilitated discussion, managed technology, and took notes. Read the entire page →
From page 71... ... D-13 Table D-5. Hawaii workshop agenda. Read the entire page →
From page 72... ... D-14 composed of government, nongovernmental organization, university, and business leaders; and is on track to meet interim renewable portfolio and energy efficiency portfolio standard targets by 2020. Current Activities Unlike most States, Hawaii allocates transportation GHG emissions within the energy sector. Read the entire page →
From page 73... ... D-15 The draft Hawaii Statewide Transportation Plan (HSTP) update includes an environmental goal to support a transportation system that protects and enhances Hawaii's unique natural and cultural resources. Read the entire page →
From page 74... ... D-16 – Responsibility: Executive leadership. – Timeframe: One month. Read the entire page →
From page 75... ... D-17 various sections and districts of the Division of Highways, including the Planning Branch, Construction and Maintenance Branch, Project Coordination and Technical Services Office, Traffic Branch, Design Branch, Oahu District, Hawaii District, as well as Statewide Transportation Planning Office.  Other State Agencies. Read the entire page →

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... D-1 A P P E N D I X D Task 7 Workshop Report Summaries Nevada Format of Workshop and Agenda Due to restrictions on gatherings and travel resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nevada workshop was held virtually using a platform capable of videoconferencing and breakout groups. The workshop spanned three days during May 2020 and was divided into four sessions originally timed for two hours each (Table D-1)