2009 RACM Analysis – Political FeasibilityControl MeasurePoliticalFeasibilityCommentsLimit the use of all RecreationalWatercraftLow•Very difficult/unpopular to enforce•Should be noted that this program has the potential for very high emissionsreductionsLimit Use of Lawn & GardenEquipmentMed•Voluntary programs are generally well received but lower in impact•Difficult/Unpopular to enforceRetrofit ConstructionEquipmentHigh•Funding for program already in place•Program was approved by referendum•Strong Federal Support for the program•Some resistance from business, could effect the competitiveness of NJ basedfirmsRetrofit Switch YardLocomotivesLow•Federally regulated•Largely outside the control of the StateConstruction Equipment IdlingRestrictionsLow•Difficult to identify what constitutes excessive idling on a construction site•Difficult to enforceFuel Tax IncreaseMed•Politically unpalatable•Recent gas price increases have had a measurable impact on travel/vehiclechoices•May actually become necessary as a funding sourcePay-as-you-Drive VehicleInsuranceMed•Positive experience in other states (Texas)•Some issue regarding implementation in NJ – insurance is expensive, limitednumber of firms in the marketTruck Idling RestrictionsHigh•Diesel idling restrictions already in place•Enforcement is becoming more commonplaceMajor Transit InfrastructureProjectsHigh•Projects already funded and under constructionEffect of No Transit FareIncreaseLow•Expensive to fund•NJ Transit is generally unsupportive of such a policy without a definiteincrease in operating subsidiesMichael Baker Jr., Inc 1 1/18/20062009 RACM Analysis – Political FeasibilityControl MeasurePoliticalFeasibilityCommentsAdoption of Smart Growth LandUse PoliciesHigh•Smart Growth initiatives, Transit Villages and StateDevelopment/Redevelopment plan are in place and ongoing•Due to the long implementation and development period needed for thesepolicies to be effective, Only a limitedamount of the ultimate benefit will be inplace by 2009/2010TCM/TDM ProgramsMed•Voluntary programs are well received•Difficult to establish/maintain programs at private firms•Program would include raising parking cost – unpopular and difficult toImplement“Clean Fleets” ReplacementsHigh•If fuel cost savings over life of vehicle is considered, this program wouldactually prove to be more cost effective than replacing with regular fleet.•Hybrid vehicles are becoming more popular and less expensive.High Emitter Vehicle DetectionMed•Strong local support•Difficulties in enforcementElectric Vehicles at Rail TransitStationsLow•Relatively High Cost•Impacts few people•Legal issues regarding insurance and liability during accidents make programdifficult•Vehicles will have to be custom, no standard electric vehicles on the marketSchool Bus ReplacementsHigh•Strong Federal support•Strong support from parents and other affected groups•Very high initial costsIdleAire InstallationsHigh•Relative low cost to government, financially self-sustaining from theperspective of operating costs•Positive driver reaction•Limited locations where it can be implementedTransit Bus ReplacementsHigh•Strong Federal support•Very high Capital CostMichael Baker Jr., Inc 2 1/18/20062009 RACM Analysis – Political FeasibilityControl MeasurePoliticalFeasibilityCommentsHeavy Duty Diesel EngineReplacementsMed•Strong Federal support•High Initial CostsSchool Bus RetrofitHigh•Strong Federal support••Strong support from parents and other affected groups•Relatively high initial costsImproved Signal CoordinationLow•Difficult to engage local agencies responsible for the signalsCommercial Vehicle InformationSystems and NetworksHigh•Will greatly benefit truck drivers and freight movement in the effected regions•Relatively high capital costs•Support from FMCSAExpress E-Z Pass TollCollectionHigh•Already funded and construction is scheduled/underwayIncident Management/ServicePatrolsMed•Positive experience with existing programs•Ongoing commitment to operating costs a concernSpeed Limit AdherenceMed•Has been used as a last approach in a few state to meet Air Quality goals•Difficult to enforce and monitor benefits•Increase in VOC emissions with reduced speedsImpact of Programmed andProposed Bike TrailsMed•Available funding for proposed facilities is limited•Only small amount of air quality benefits realizedMichael Baker Jr., Inc 3 1/18/2006