Agency legislative analyst Gus Khouri will present an update on state legislative activities, Agency legislative analyst Paul Schlesinger will present an update on federal legislative activities, and staff will present the final Agency legislative program for 2022.
Attachment 1 is the final legislative program, showing changes from the draft program. Attachment 2 is the final program, with changes accepted. Changes from the draft program approved by the TAMC Board in October are focused on the following four priorities:
State program:
4S) Support funding for alternative fuel initiatives that enhance mobility and accessibility while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure, electric power storage capacity, and incentives for electric bike and vehicle purchases.
6S) Support the promotion of telecommuting to reduce vehicle miles traveled via broadband investments in rural areas and disadvantaged communities, support the inclusion of local government representation in the administration of broadband infrastructure funding, and support new server farms in rural areas.
9S) Support legislation that increases roadway safety by implementing Vision Zero strategies and improving driver safety training.
Federal program:
1F) (10) Support funding for infrastructure projects that provide resiliency for disaster preparedness and climate change impacts, such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure or sea level rise adaptive projects.
Staff will provide a verbal update at the meeting.