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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
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
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
GHG26
Not started
Advocate for state or regional adoption of a zero-emission appliance standard
GHG28
In Progress
Lower the financial and logistical barriers for building decarbonization retrofits
GHG29
In Progress
Directly facilitate retrofits of housing and community assets of frontline communities
GHG30
In Progress
Collaborate to expand the reach of local building retrofit programs
GHG31
In Progress
Maintain a resource hub and coordinated entry system for rebates, incentives and retrofits
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
GHG37
In Progress
Incentivize and enforce construction and demolition material source separation
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
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
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
GHG48
In Progress
Implement organics diversion policies with businesses
GHG50
Not started
Support waste management accountability at King County transfer stations
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
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
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
GHG67
In Progress
Improve equity and social Justice outcomes for King County capital projects
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
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
SRFC4
In Progress
Support community-led initiatives through community climate resilience grants
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
SRFC9
In Progress
Create relevant climate change communications and education outreach
Sustainable and Resilient Frontline Communities
Climate and Economic Opportunity
SRFC10
In Progress
Integrate equitable, climate informed workforce development into capital projects
SRFC11
Not started
Implement the King County Climate and Workforce Strategy
SRFC12
Not started
Communicate the economic benefit of the clean energy transition for local businesses and commercial property owners
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
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
SRFC25
In Progress
Scale up Farm to Food Bank program
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…
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
SRFC34
Not started
Provide climate and housing community resources and training
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
SRFC37
In Progress
Encourage participation of frontline communities into utility decision-making
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
PREP2
In Progress
Update King County Shoreline policies and codes to account for sea level rise
Climate Preparedness
River Flood Management
PREP8
Not started
Expand residential flood risk mitigation tools countywide to benefit those most vulnerable to flooding
PREP9
Not started
Collaboratively create and implement targeted outreach on flooding, inclusive of climate impacts
Climate Preparedness
Extreme Heat Adaptation
PREP23
In Progress
Integrate tree planting into ongoing efforts to adapt bus stops for extreme heat
Climate Preparedness
Wildfire Risk Reduction
PREP30
In Progress
Develop community wildfire protection plans
PREP31
In Progress
Work collaboratively on shared wildfire risk reduction priorities
PREP35
In Progress
Prepare and plan for post-wildfire recovery on King County-owned forestland
Climate Preparedness
Regional Capacity Across Climate Hazards
PREP48
In Progress
Expand Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative support for local and tribal climate preparedness efforts