The purpose of VTA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with transportation use and operations and prepare for climate change impacts that are already occurring and projected to get worse over time. The CAAP represents VTA’s first comprehensive look at the climate crisis, and presents a suite of actions that, when implemented, will improve VTA and the communities it serves for future generations.
Check out this short video for an introduction to the project and explanation of why climate action matters.
Volume I: Final CAAP
Volume I contains the plan itself with chapters that focus on GHG emissions, GHG reduction strategies, climate change vulnerability, and adaptation strategies. The report includes revisions made in response to comments received during the public review period in Fall 2023. The version below is formatted to be viewed online. Please email community.outreach@vta.org if you need an alternative format for printing.
Volume II: Appendices
Volume II contains all the appendices that are referenced in the CAAP. These may be viewed and downloaded as a complete set or as individual files separated below.
Appendix A: Community Engagement and Participation
This appendix includes copies of public presentations, outreach materials, and other documents related to community engagement.
Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecasts
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the findings of the GHG inventory and forecasts, as well as a calculation spreadsheet.
Appendix C: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Analysis
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the GHG Reduction Measures Analysis and corresponding workbooks.
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: GHG Reduction Memo
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: Attachment 1 – GHG Reduction Measures Workbook
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: Attachment 2 – GHG Reduction Quantification Workbook
Appendix D: Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Analysis
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Analysis, along with workbooks containing the vulnerability ratings and adaptation strategies.
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Adaptation and Resiliency Memo
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Attachment 7 – Asset Vulnerability Ratings
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Attachment 8 – Adaptation Strategies Workbook
Appendix E: CAAP Implementation Tables
This appendix includes tables related to implementation of the CAAP.
The purpose of VTA’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with transportation use and operations and prepare for climate change impacts that are already occurring and projected to get worse over time. The CAAP represents VTA’s first comprehensive look at the climate crisis, and presents a suite of actions that, when implemented, will improve VTA and the communities it serves for future generations.
Check out this short video for an introduction to the project and explanation of why climate action matters.
Volume I: Final CAAP
Volume I contains the plan itself with chapters that focus on GHG emissions, GHG reduction strategies, climate change vulnerability, and adaptation strategies. The report includes revisions made in response to comments received during the public review period in Fall 2023. The version below is formatted to be viewed online. Please email community.outreach@vta.org if you need an alternative format for printing.
Volume II: Appendices
Volume II contains all the appendices that are referenced in the CAAP. These may be viewed and downloaded as a complete set or as individual files separated below.
Appendix A: Community Engagement and Participation
This appendix includes copies of public presentations, outreach materials, and other documents related to community engagement.
Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecasts
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the findings of the GHG inventory and forecasts, as well as a calculation spreadsheet.
Appendix C: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Analysis
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the GHG Reduction Measures Analysis and corresponding workbooks.
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: GHG Reduction Memo
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: Attachment 1 – GHG Reduction Measures Workbook
CAAP Vol. II Appendix C: Attachment 2 – GHG Reduction Quantification Workbook
Appendix D: Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Analysis
This appendix includes a memorandum summarizing the Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Analysis, along with workbooks containing the vulnerability ratings and adaptation strategies.
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Adaptation and Resiliency Memo
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Attachment 7 – Asset Vulnerability Ratings
CAAP Vol. II Appendix D: Attachment 8 – Adaptation Strategies Workbook
Appendix E: CAAP Implementation Tables
This appendix includes tables related to implementation of the CAAP.
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A recording of the virtual workshop is available to view on Youtube.
Public meetings were held in-person and virtually to gather input from the community. A recording of the virtual presentation, held in collaboration with Valley Water and the County of Santa Clara, can be viewed on Youtube.