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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Countywide GHG Policy and Leadership
GHG2
In Progress
Engage utilities to advance clean energy and vehicle electrification
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Transit and Transportation
GHG7
In Progress
Improve local mobility by communicating the need for stable, sustained transit funding
GHG9
In Progress
Expand public access to EV charging
GHG10
In Progress
Support and advance zero-emission vehicle standards
GHG11
In Progress
Advocate for sustainable and ethical procurement, re-use, and recycling of EV batteries
GHG12
Not started
Champion equitable road and vehicle usage pricing, and road use charges
GHG13
In Progress
Advance the development of equitable transit oriented communities
GHG15
In Progress
Develop and implement a funding strategy for Metro Connects and beyond.
GHG16
In Progress
Grow the number of people served by frequent transit, including RapidRide
GHG18
Not started
Expand adoption of commuter benefit ordinances across King County
GHG19
Not started
Enhance transit rider education and incentive programs
GHG20
In Progress
Improve access to mobility options
GHG23
In Progress
Develop regional trails for walking, biking, and rolling
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Building Energy and Green Building
GHG25
In Progress
Defend and strengthen building sector incentives and regulations
GHG33
In Progress
Develop regional green building codes
GHG35
Not started
Promote green building through education and incentives
GHG36
Not started
Strengthen green building and technical enforcement
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Circular Economy
GHG44
In Progress
Require King County single-family residents to actively manage food waste
GHG45
In Progress
Update and align Waste Management Plans to incorporate Re+ approach
GHG46
In Progress
Empower partners and communities to reduce waste with grants and capacity building resources
GHG47
In Progress
Collaborate with cities, partners, residents, and manufacturers to reduce waste
GHG48
In Progress
Implement organics diversion policies with businesses
GHG49
In Progress
Provide resources and education for residents and partners to reduce consumption-related GHG emissions
GHG52
In Progress
Increase reuse and recycling of building materials
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Forest and Agriculture
GHG53
In Progress
Protect remaining high conservation value lands
GHG54
In Progress
Enhance climate resilience and carbon benefits of old growth/mature forests
GHG57
Not started
Improve quality and increase use of commercially produced compost
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainable County Infrastructure
GHG63
In Progress
Formalize processes to integrate the Green Building Ordinance into capital program management
GHG64
In Progress
Expand third-party certification to large County infrastructure projects
GHG65
In Progress
Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions footprint for all King County owned new building and substantial renovation pr…
GHG67
In Progress
Improve equity and social Justice outcomes for King County capital projects
GHG75
In Progress
Update and accelerate carbon reduction approaches for County solid waste and wastewater
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Community Leadership and Community-driven Policymaking
SRFC1
Continuous
Partner with the Climate Equity Community Task Force
SRFC2
Not started
Develop leadership pathways for frontline communities
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Building Capacity with Frontline Communities and Youth
SRFC7
Not started
Partner with youth-serving organizations to build climate justice literacy and civic engagement
SRFC8
Not started
Advance climate resilience in K-12 schools
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Climate and Economic Opportunity
SRFC11
Not started
Implement the King County Climate and Workforce Strategy
SRFC13
In Progress
Expand and scale youth and middle-skills worker campaigns
SRFC14
Not started
Establish cross-sector partnerships to expand climate informed green career pathways
SRFC15
In Progress
Advance workforce and economic development in the clean energy economy through regional collaboration
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Community Health and Emergency Preparedness
SRFC16
In Progress
Find gaps, identify goals, and implement strategies that build frontline community resilience to climate hazards
SRFC18
Not started
Co-create community climate hazards and resilience training
SRFC19
Not started
Deliver accessible health data and evaluation resources
SRFC20
In Progress
Address climate-related mental health impacts and related community needs
SRFC21
Not started
Assess and address where the greatest risks of climate impacts and toxics exposure intersect
SRFC22
Not started
Coordinate with communities during severe weather events to support people experiencing homelessness
SRFC23
Not started
Provide technical assistance and capacity building for community partners supporting people experiencing homelessness
SRFC24
Not started
Convene system partners in response to climate emergencies to support people experiencing homelessness
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Food Systems and Food Security
SRFC27
In Progress
Increase food rescue and recovery efforts
SRFC28
Not started
Expand and strengthen access to farmers markets in underserved areas and seek funding to bolster partner efforts that in…
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Housing Security and Anti-Displacement
SRFC32
In Progress
Invest in equitable development
SRFC33
In Progress
Expand access to open space through partnering with frontline communities
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Energy Justice and Utilities Affordability
SRFC36
In Progress
Advance the deployment of community-owned renewable energy
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Transportation Access and Equity
SRFC38
Continuous
Plan collaboratively with frontline communities to increase transit mobility
SRFC39
In Progress
Continue to explore an equitable cashless fare transition plan
SRFC40
In Progress
Improve access to ORCA cards and reduced fare transit cards and programs
Climate Preparedness
Sea Level Rise Preparedness
PREP4
Not started
Seek funding to reduce sea level rise and flood risks to on-site wastewater infrastructure
PREP6
In Progress
Support equitable long-term solutions for sea level rise in the Duwamish Valley
Climate Preparedness
River Flood Management
PREP8
Not started
Expand residential flood risk mitigation tools countywide to benefit those most vulnerable to flooding
Climate Preparedness
Extreme Precipitation and Drought Mitigation
PREP14
In Progress
Address barriers to using street trees and Green Stormwater Infrastructure to manage extreme precipitation along roadway…
PREP15
In Progress
Advance stormwater parks through a countywide roadmap
Climate Preparedness
Extreme Heat Adaptation
PREP20
Not started
Expand access to cooling locations for communities
PREP21
In Progress
Facilitate and support community-led strategies and initiatives to address extreme heat
PREP22
In Progress
Reduce heat impacts through effective building and development codes and policies
PREP23
In Progress
Integrate tree planting into ongoing efforts to adapt bus stops for extreme heat
Climate Preparedness
Forest Resilience and Urban Tree Canopy Expansion
PREP28
In Progress
Explore opportunities to strengthen connections between King County forest stewardship and indigenous and tribal values,…
PREP29
In Progress
Expand urban tree canopy and partnerships across jurisdictions
Climate Preparedness
Wildfire Risk Reduction
PREP34
Not started
Plan for post-wildfire community recovery
PREP35
In Progress
Prepare and plan for post-wildfire recovery on King County-owned forestland
Climate Preparedness
Salmon Recovery and Habitat Connectivity
PREP38
In Progress
Improve water quality and habitat conditions in large lakes and migratory corridors
PREP39
In Progress
Integrate climate change into decisions benefiting habitat and agricultural resilience in the Snoqualmie Valley.
Climate Preparedness
Regional Capacity Across Climate Hazards
PREP48
In Progress
Expand Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative support for local and tribal climate preparedness efforts
PREP49
Not started
Seek funding to increase rural community resilience
PREP52
Not started
Build climate change into Public Health communicable disease tracking