Jerry Walters, Fehr & Peers Principal and Chief Technical Officer, recently made a presentation to the California Regional Target Advisory Committee (RTAC) titled “State of the Research: Land Use and Transportation Effects on Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” The presentation described the factors that affect GHG emissions, based largely on the 8-D’s, followed by good questions from almost every one of the committee members.

Mr. Walter’s testimony comes after his appointment to the California Regional Target Advisory Committee. The committee has been established to set regional greenhouse gas targets under the State’s climate change laws, AB 32 and SB 375. The committee’s decisions will have statewide significance, affecting development potential and transportation strategies for all of the regional governments. 

Committee members include the Executive Directors of the four major Metropolitan Planning Organizations (LA/ IE/ Orange County, San Diego, Bay Area, Sacramento), high-ranking elected officials from jurisdictions throughout the state, representatives of several public interest groups and the building industry.  Fehr & Peers is the only consulting firm included in the committee. Mr. Walters will be the primary representative and Ron Milam, Fehr & Peers Principal, will serve as alternate.