Air quality is directly correlated to public health. Every effort we make in operations to minimize impacts to or improve air quality take us one step closer to creating a more sustainable LA. The Motion Endorsing GHG Reduction Targets guides program prioritization and decision-making. Some air quality initiatives include:
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Electric Vehicle Program:
Metro is the first transit agency in the nation to integrate EV charging stations at its park-and-ride lots and the program is expanding. Metro is also moving its non-revenue fleet to electric vehicles . -
Photovoltaic (PV) projects:
Metro is committed to generating clean energy to build resilient energy systems. Current facilities with PV panels include SIX (6) bus and rail divisions and El Monte Station. Plans are in development for four (4) additional divisions.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Toxic Air Emissions Reduction:
Metro stakeholders track GHG and toxic air emissions, develop and implement innovative technologies, and ensure equipment compliance with existing regulations while generating carbon credits for future carbon market transactions.
Climate change:
Metro expects there to be more high heat days and more severe fires and storms in the future. These events will impact transportation if plans are not put in place now. The
Climate Adaptation Action Plan (CAAP)
and
Resiliency Indicator Framework
(2015) guide Metro’s work in mitigation, adaptation and resiliency. Both documents are being revised in 2019.
Air Quality – Performance outcomes and trends
Criteria Air Pollutant Emissions: