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Direct scenario planning to be carried out in the following phases: a.Phase 1 – Current Biennium (Current RTP and Using Existing Resources) i.Begin engaging the public about the need to reduce transportation GHG emissions and the options, costs, and benefits of reducing GHG emissions. ii.Consider how the population and employment distributions assumed for the regional transportation plan could be altered, consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, to lower GHG emissions. iii.Evaluate proposed actions in their existing regional transportation plans and assess whether those actions would be likely to increase, decrease, or have no effect on GHG emissions. iv.Work with member local governments to identify cost-effective, short- term actions to reduce GHG emissions that can be implemented by the end of 2010 using available resources. b.Phase 2 – Beginning Next Biennium, After LCDC Adopts Light Vehicle GHG Reduction Targets (Additional Resources Needed) i.Review and amend their RTP to meet the relevant adopted GHG reduction target. ii.Model the effects of proposed elements of the plan strategies on GHG emissions. iii.Consider additional possible actions from the GHG reduction toolkit in developing a plan that will meet the GHG reduction target. iv.Continue public involvement. v.Continue working with member local governments to implement land use and transportation actions to reduce GHG emissions. c.Phase 3 – Subsequent Updates to RTPs (Additional Resources Needed) i.Evaluate the performance of their plans and actions to reduce GHG emissions, and based on the evaluation identify and apply updated best management practices and identify changes needed to improve the success of actions to reduce GHG emissions. ii.Incorporate additional actions from the GHG reduction toolkit needed to meet their GHG emission reduction target. iii.Continue public involvement. iv.Continue working with member local governments to implement land use and transportation actions to reduce GHG emissions. 6.Public Involvement a.Direct state agencies, in consultation with the Oregon University system, to develop a statewide approach for public outreach and education on GHG emission reduction, climate change, and the relationship to land use and transportation planning, including: i.Soliciting public comment through appropriate means and forums relating to developing the state strategy, guidelines, and toolkit. Page 27