Agenda

10:00 Welcome

10:05 Network Updates, Opportunities, & Support
Each participant briefly (~30 sec) completes the following phrase(s):
What I’m working on/ interested in exploring is...
What I need is...

10:30 Current and Upcoming Funding Opportunities

10:40 Climate Readiness Through Local Planning: Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policies

Speakers:

Dr. Catherine Brinkley, Faculty Director, Center for Regional Change, UC Davis

Carter Rubin, Senior Transportation Lead, Natural Resources Defense Council

• Overview of General Plan Search tool (10 minutes):

• Examples of VMT goals in local plans (10 minutes)

• Discussion (30 minutes)

  • Which VMT goals/policies have been implemented in your city?

  • What next steps seem feasible? For example: identify benchmarks, create timelines for action, dedicate staff time, or apply for aligned funding opportunities.

  • What are the barriers that local governments face in implementing climate action policies?

  • How can state agencies support local governments and community-based organizations in tackling climate actions at the local level?

11:30 Adjourn