2009 RACM Analysis – Political Feasibility 

Control Measure Political Feasibility Comments 

Limit the use of all Recreational Watercraft 

Low • Very difficult/unpopular to enforce 

• Should be noted that this program has the potentia

reductions 

Limit Use of Lawn & Garden Equipment 

Med • Voluntary programs are generally well received but 

• Difficult/Unpopular to enforce 

Retrofit Construction Equipment 

High • Funding for program already in place 

• Program was approved by referendum • Strong Federal Support for the program • Some resistance from business, could effect the co

firms 

Retrofit Switch Yard Locomotives Low • Federally regulated 

• Largely outside the control of the State 

Construction Equipment Idling Restrictions 

Low • Difficult to identify what constitutes excessive idlin

• Difficult to enforce 

Fuel Tax Increase 

Med • Politically unpalatable 

• Recent gas price increases have had a measurable 

choices 

• May actually become necessary as a funding sourc

Pay-as-you-Drive Vehicle Insurance 

Med • Positive experience in other states (Texas) 

• Some issue regarding implementation in NJ – insur

number of firms in the market 

Truck Idling Restrictions High • Diesel idling restrictions already in place • Enforcement is becoming more commonplace Major Transit Infrastructure Projects 

High • Projects already funded and under construction 

Effect of No Transit Fare Increase 

Low • Expensive to fund 

• NJ Transit is generally unsupportive of such a polic

increase in operating subsidies 

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2009 RACM Analysis – Political Feasibility 

Control Measure Political Feasibility Comments 

Adoption of Smart Growth Land Use Policies 

High • Smart Growth initiatives, Transit Villages and State 

Development/Redevelopment plan are in place and 

• Due to the long implementation and development p

policies to be effective, Only a limited amount of the place by 2009/2010 

TCM/TDM Programs 

Med • Voluntary programs are well received 

• Difficult to establish/maintain programs at private f• Program would include raising parking cost – unpo

Implement 

“Clean Fleets” Replacements 

High • If fuel cost savings over life of vehicle is considered

actually prove to be more cost effective than replac

• Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular and les

High Emitter Vehicle Detection Med • Strong local support • Difficulties in enforcement Electric Vehicles at Rail Transit Stations 

Low • Relatively High Cost 

• Impacts few people • Legal issues regarding insurance and liability durin

difficult 

• Vehicles will have to be custom, no standard electr

School Bus Replacements 

High • Strong Federal support 

• Strong support from parents and other affected gro• Very high initial costs 

IdleAire Installations 

High • Relative low cost to government, financially self-su

perspective of operating costs 

• Positive driver reaction • Limited locations where it can be implemented 

Transit Bus Replacements High • Strong Federal support • Very high Capital Cost 

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2009 RACM Analysis – Political Feasibility 

Control Measure Political Feasibility Comments 

Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Replacements 

Med • Strong Federal support 

• High Initial Costs 

School Bus Retrofit 

High • Strong Federal support 

•• Strong support from parents and other affected gro• Relatively high initial costs 

Improved Signal Coordination Low • Difficult to engage local agencies responsible for thCommercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks 

High • Will greatly benefit truck drivers and freight movem

• Relatively high capital costs • Support from FMCSA 

Express E-Z Pass Toll Collection High • Already funded and construction is scheduled/undeIncident Management/Service Patrols 

Med • Positive experience with existing programs 

• Ongoing commitment to operating costs a concern 

Speed Limit Adherence 

Med • Has been used as a last approach in a few state to m

• Difficult to enforce and monitor benefits • Increase in VOC emissions with reduced speeds 

Impact of Programmed and Proposed Bike Trails 

Med • Available funding for proposed facilities is limited 

• Only small amount of air quality benefits realized 

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