2009 RACM Analysis – Political Feasibility

Control Measure Political Feasibility CommentsLimit the use of all RecreationalWatercraft

Low • Very difficult/unpopular to enforce

• Should be noted that this program has the potentia

reductions

Limit Use of Lawn & GardenEquipment

Med • Voluntary programs are generally well received but 

• Difficult/Unpopular to enforce

Retrofit ConstructionEquipment

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 YardLocomotives

Low • Federally regulated

• Largely outside the control of the State

Construction Equipment IdlingRestrictions

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 VehicleInsurance

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 commonplaceMajor Transit InfrastructureProjects

High • Projects already funded and under construction

Effect of No Transit FareIncrease

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 CommentsAdoption of Smart Growth LandUse 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 enforcementElectric Vehicles at Rail TransitStations

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 CommentsHeavy Duty Diesel EngineReplacements

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 InformationSystems and Networks

High • Will greatly benefit truck drivers and freight movem

• Relatively high capital costs• Support from FMCSA

Express E-Z Pass TollCollection

High • Already funded and construction is scheduled/unde

Incident Management/ServicePatrols

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 andProposed Bike Trails

Med • Available funding for proposed facilities is limited

• Only small amount of air quality benefits realized

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