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THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND
THE DALLAS SUSTAINABLE SKYLINES INITIATIVE
National Environmental Partnership SummitMay 21, 2008
Pamela BurnsNorth Central Texas Council of Governments
THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG)What is NCTCOG?
Voluntary Association Of, By And For Local Governments
Created To Strengthen The Individual And Collective Power Of Local Governments, And Help Them Recognize Regional Opportunities, Resolve Regional Problems And Make Joint Decisions
NCTCOG Currently Covers 16 Counties
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WHAT IS NCTCOG?Transportation Department
NCTCOG Federally Designated As The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) In 1974
The MPO Includes:• NCTCOG Executive Board• Regional Transportation Council• Technical Committees Of Local Government And
Transportation Agency Staff• NCTCOG Transportation Department Staff
Responsible For The Metropolitan Mobility Plan, The Transportation Improvement Program, Congestion Management, Air Quality Conformity, And The Unified Planning Work Program
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TRANSPORTATIONAir Quality Planning and Operations
Responsible For Conducting Transportation And Air Quality Conformity Analysis
Approximately 73 Percent of NOx Emissions In The Region Come From Mobile Sources (Engines)
Federal Transportation Funds Are Directly Tied To Air Quality
Assist With Development Of The Regional Plan For The State Implementation Plan
Development And Implementation Of Local Air Quality Strategies/Measures/Programs
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AIR QUALITYPotential 8-Hour DFW Nonattainment Area
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AIR QUALITY8-Hour Historical Trends for DFW Area
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* Current Attainment Goal - According to the US EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards, attainment is reached when, at each monitor, the three-year average of the annual fourth-highest daily maximum 8-hour average ozone concentration is less than 85 parts per billion (ppb).
Current Standard < 85 ppb
Revised Standard = 75 ppb- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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AIR QUALITYNCTCOG’s Role In The Dallas Sustainable Skyline Initiative (DSSI)
DSSI Mission Is Consistent With NCTCOG’s Mission And Compliments Many NCTCOG Programs
The City of Dallas Is A Member Government And Is Supported In Their Efforts, As NCTCOG Supports Other Member Governments
Provide Outreach Assistance By Participating In Potential Partner Meetings And Other DSSI Events And Projects
Administer Project 2 (Green Taxis, Part Of NCTCOG’s Regulated Fleet Program)
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AIR QUALITYRegulated Fleet Program
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REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAMClean Fleet Focus FY 2006-2009
RTC - Regional Transportation CouncilTERP - Texas Emissions Reduction Plan
Public Activity Fleets
Public Activity Fleets
RTC ModelOrdinance
RTC ModelOrdinance
$4.175M RTC/CMAQClean Vehicle
Call For Projects
$12.8M TERP
$860K RTC/CMAQand EPA Grant
Clean School Bus Program
$4.175M RTC/CMAQClean Vehicle
Call For Projects
$12.8M TERP
$860K RTC/CMAQand EPA Grant
Clean School Bus Program
Regulated Fleets
Regulated Fleets
RTC PolicyRTC Policy
$1.3M RTC/Local
Financing Program Capital
$1.3M RTC/Local
Financing Program Capital
Goods Movement
Fleets
Goods Movement
Fleets
State/Federal Regulations
RTC
State/Federal Regulations
RTC
$1.5M RTC/CMAQ Diesel Vehicle
Idling Reduction Program
$300K EPA GrantSmartWay
Demonstration
$12.8M TERP
$1.5M RTC/CMAQ Diesel Vehicle
Idling Reduction Program
$300K EPA GrantSmartWay
Demonstration
$12.8M TERP
Construction Fleets/
Equipment
Construction Fleets/
Equipment
RTC Model Ordinance
RTC Model Ordinance
$12.8M TERP$12.8M TERP
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REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAMTypical Regulated Fleet Vehicles
Taxi Cabs
Limousines
Hotel Courtesy Vans
Off-Sight Parking Shuttles
Rental Car Shuttles
Shared Ride Shuttles
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Numerous Vehicles (~2,000 Taxi Cabs In Region)
Used Vehicles Purchased with Cash (~80,000 Miles)
Typical Fleet Age (4-5 Years Old)
High Mileage (60,000-80,000 Miles Per Year)
Fuel Consumed (~5.5 Million Gallons)
Nitrogen Oxide Emissions (~100 Tons Per Year)
Congested Driving Conditions In Metroplex
Taxi Cab Vehicle Information
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
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Top 5 Taxi Vehicle Types:
Taxi Cab Vehicle Inventory Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Vehicle Make
& Model
Annual
Mileage
Fuel Economy
(mpg)
Annual Fuel Use
(gallons)
Annual
Fuel
Cost1
Lifetime
Fuel
Cost
Ford Taurus 70,000 24 2917 $10,500.00 $52,500.00
Chevrolet Venture
70,000 23 3043 $10,956.52 $54,893.61
Dodge Caravan 70,000 23 3043 $10,956.52 $54,782.61
Ford
Windstar
70,000 20 3500 $12,600.00 $63,000.00
Ford
Freestar
70,000 20 3500 $12,600.00 $63,000.00
1Cost of Gas for Dallas/Fort Worth Region is $3.60/gallon (Energy Information Administration, May 2008)12
Top 5 Taxi Vehicle Types:
Taxi Cab Vehicle InventoryDallas-Fort Worth International Airport
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Vehicle Make
& Model
Lifetime
Fuel
Cost
Estimated
Auction
Cost
Total Cost Over Lifetime
Ford Taurus $52,500.00 $6,500.00 $59,000.00
Chevrolet Venture
$54,782.60 $7,500.00 $62,282.61
Dodge Caravan
$54,782.60 $8,500.00 $62,282.61
Ford
Windstar
$63,000.00 $9,500.00 $72,500.00
Ford
Freestar
$63,000.00 $10,000.00 $73,000.00
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Potential Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Replacements:
Green Options
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Vehicle Make
& Model
Annual
Mileage
Fuel Economy
(mpg)
Annual Fuel Use
(gallons)
Annual
Fuel
Cost1
Lifetime
Fuel
Cost
Toyota Prius 70,000 46 1522 $5,748.26 $27,391.30
Toyota Camry 70,000 34 2059 $7,411.76 $37,058.80
Mazda Tribute
70,000 32 2188 $7,875.00 $39,375.00
Ford Escape 70,000 32 2188 $7,875.00 $39,375.00
Mercury Mariner
70,000 32 2188 $ 7,875.00 $ 39,375.00
1Cost of Gas for Dallas/Fort Worth Region is $3.60/gallon (Energy Information Administration, May 2008) 14
Potential Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Replacements:
Green Options
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Vehicle Make
& Model
Lifetime
Fuel
Cost
MSRP Additional Financing
Cost (7.1%)1
Total Cost Over
Lifetime
Toyota Prius $27,391.30 $21,100.00 $1,498.10 $49,989.40
Toyota Camry $37,058.80 $25,200.00 $1,789.20 $65,546.10
Mazda Tribute
$39,375.00 $25,310.00 $1,797.01 $66,482.01
Ford Escape $39,375.00 $26,265.00 $1,864.82 $67,504.82
Mercury Mariner
$39,375.00 $27,195.00 $1,930.85 $68,500.85
1Percentage value source for loan term of 60 months: Bankrate.com15
Cost Comparison
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Vehicle Make
& Model
Total Cost Over
Lifetime
Toyota Prius $49,989.40
Toyota Camry $65,546.10
Mazda Tribute $66,482.01
Ford Escape $67,504.82
Mercury Mariner
$68,500.85
Vehicle Make
& Model
Total Cost Over
Lifetime
Ford Taurus $59,000.00
Chevrolet Venture
$62,282.61
Dodge Caravan $63,282.61
Ford
Windstar
$72,500.00
Ford
Freestar
$73,000.00
Current Fleet: Green Replacements:
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DSSI Green Taxi Cab Program Goals
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Facilitate Replacement Of Taxi Cabs With Green Vehicle Options In The North Central Texas Region
Offset Incremental Cost Of Green Taxi Purchases With Financial And Non-Financial Incentives
Increase Public Demand For Green Taxi Cab Service
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Potential Vehicle Options*
DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAM
Hybrid-Electric Gasoline Vehicles
Alternatively-Fueled Vehicles
Tier II Bin 1-3 Gasoline Vehicles
Flex-Fuel Vehicles
*Regulating authority requirements will be considered when determining final vehicle eligibility. 18
Financial Incentives
Capital Funds ($1.625 Million In Capital Funds)
Revolving Loan FundsGrant Funds
Cooperative Purchasing
Discounted Permits
Reduced Tollway Fees
Tax Credit Incentive
DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAM
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Non-Financial Incentives
Longer Service Allowances
Green Taxi-Only Queuing Areas
Front of Line Privileges
Marketing Campaign
DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAM
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DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAMMarketing
Green Regulated Fleet Branding
In-Airport/Convention Center/Hotel Advertising
Business Card Logo Usage
Preferred Service Provider of Area Businesses
Press Coverage/Green Regulated Fleet Recognition
Public Outreach Services
Educational Pieces for Fleets
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DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAMGreen & Go
NCTCOG Will Align With Texas Commission On Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Texas Green & Go
Program
Green & Go Program Will Cover All North Central Texas Regulated Fleets In The Future
Marketing Program Will Cover All Regulated Fleets In The Region
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Working Group Partners
City of Dallas
Love Field (owned by City of Dallas)
City of Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
EPA Office of Air Quality Policy and Standards
EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
EPA Region 6
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
DSSI GREEN TAXI CAB PROGRAM
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NCTCOG Contacts
Jenny DanieauTransportation Planner
Air Quality Policy & Program Development
(817) [email protected]
REGULATED FLEETS PROGRAM
Carrie ReeseProgram Manager
Air Quality Policy & Program Development
(817) [email protected]
Pamela BurnsCommunications Specialist
Transportation and Air Quality Marketing
(817) [email protected]
Mindy MizeProgram Manager
Transportation and Air Quality Marketing
(817) [email protected]
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Sarah EngelhardtCommunications Specialist
Transportation and Air Quality Marketing
(817) [email protected]