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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
GHG3
In Progress
Advocate for and protect climate policies at the local, regional, state, and federal level
GHG4
Continuous
Support local climate action through the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
GHG5
Not started
Explore utilizing a regulatory framework for city-scale emission reduction targets
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Transit and Transportation
GHG7
In Progress
Improve local mobility by communicating the need for stable, sustained transit funding
GHG8
In Progress
Support the Washington State CFS and robust accounting of low-carbon transportation fuels
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
GHG14
Not started
Grow revenue backing for the transit oriented development bond fund
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
GHG17
Continuous
Invest in speed and reliability improvements at “hot spots” and along frequent bus routes
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
GHG21
Not started
Advocate for transportation demand management strategies for Washington State Ferries
GHG22
Not started
Advocate for every city in King County to adopt a complete streets policy
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
GHG29
In Progress
Directly facilitate retrofits of housing and community assets of frontline communities
GHG33
In Progress
Develop regional green building codes
GHG35
Not started
Promote green building through education and incentives
GHG38
Not started
Expand pathways to green, sustainable, and resilient affordable housing
GHG39
In Progress
Advance sustainable and resilient development in King County Metro Transit-Oriented Community projects
GHG40
In Progress
Support district energy and thermal energy network projects
GHG41
In Progress
Conduct a Battery Energy Storage Systems siting analysis
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Circular Economy
GHG42
In Progress
Pursue and expand Extended Producer Responsibility legislation
GHG43
In Progress
Prevent waste through policies and programs that reduce or avoid waste before it is generated
GHG45
In Progress
Update and align Waste Management Plans to incorporate Re+ approach
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
GHG55
In Progress
Expand the Forest Carbon Program
GHG56
In Progress
Support adoption of regenerative, climate-smart agricultural practices
GHG57
Not started
Improve quality and increase use of commercially produced compost
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Enterprise Leadership and Accountability
GHG58
Not started
Build capacity of King County employees to advance climate action
GHG59
In Progress
Integrate climate action into King County planning, policies, and budgets
GHG60
Not started
Lead and champion climate action across the King County enterprise
GHG61
In Progress
Develop and implement funding strategy for SCAP implementation
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainable County Infrastructure
GHG66
In Progress
Reduce waste and develop reuse markets for construction and demolition materials from King County capital projects
GHG70
In Progress
Support King County operations to reduce, reuse, and effectively manage waste
GHG72
In Progress
Plan for transition of County facilities away from fossil fuel consuming equipment
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Zero-Emission County Fleets
GHG81
In Progress
Transition King County bus fleets to zero-emission fleets
GHG82
In Progress
Transition light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles to zero-emission vehicles
GHG83
In Progress
Prohibit the purchase of new light duty internal combustion engine vehicles without waiver approval
GHG84
In Progress
Increase the utilization of King County’s electric trolley bus system
GHG85
Not started
Prioritize zero-emission options for Water Taxi service
GHG86
In Progress
Use alternative fuels when zero emission vehicles are unavailable
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Community Leadership and Community-driven Policymaking
SRFC3
In Progress
Standardize community compensation
SRFC4
In Progress
Support community-led initiatives through community climate resilience grants
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Building Capacity with Frontline Communities and Youth
SRFC5
In Progress
Provide climate justice training for King County employees and volunteers
SRFC6
Not started
Establish an interdepartmental Climate Equity Working Group
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
SRFC17
In Progress
Explore King County capacity to provide disaster assistance and recovery support to frontline communities
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
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Food Systems and Food Security
SRFC26
In Progress
Support farm to food system infrastructure
SRFC27
In Progress
Increase food rescue and recovery efforts
SRFC29
Not started
Subsidize nutritious foods from local farmers through ‘Food is Medicine’ program
SRFC30
Continuous
Increase access to farmland by underserved communities and expand the availability of culturally relevant, locally grown…
SRFC31
In Progress
Advance values-based food purchasing standards across the region
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
SRFC35
In Progress
Establish a "one stop shop" for utilities affordability programs
SRFC36
In Progress
Advance the deployment of community-owned renewable energy
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Transportation Access and Equity
SRFC40
In Progress
Improve access to ORCA cards and reduced fare transit cards and programs
Climate Preparedness
Sea Level Rise Preparedness
PREP1
In Progress
Develop a sea level rise strategy for unincorporated King County
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
PREP13
In Progress
Develop guidance and standards for climate resilient stormwater infrastructure
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
PREP16
Not started
Accelerate Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Legacy Facility Retrofits
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
PREP24
In Progress
Develop an outcome-based forest management framework for King County-owned forestland
PREP25
In Progress
Accelerate forest restoration on King County-owned lands
PREP26
Not started
Increase local supply of climate adapted seedlings for forest restoration
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
PREP30
In Progress
Develop community wildfire protection plans
PREP33
In Progress
Standardize and promote best management practices for wildfire mitigation
Climate Preparedness
Salmon Recovery and Habitat Connectivity
PREP38
In Progress
Improve water quality and habitat conditions in large lakes and migratory corridors
PREP40
In Progress
Map current and projected wildlife habitat connectivity needs for vulnerable species