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b.Consult with the Department of Justice to review the role and authorities of the state, metropolitan planning organizations, and other entities (including Area Commissions on Transportation and the Oregon Metropolitan Planning Organization Consortium) to: i.conduct scenario planning for GHG emission reduction as called for in the Task Force recommendations; and ii.adopt and implement plans to reduce GHG emissions once scenario planning is completed. c.Recommend proposed legislation, as necessary or appropriate, to clarify (i) the state’s authority to require MPOs to adopt and implement plans to reduce GHG emissions, and (ii) the MPO’s authority to adopt and implement plans to reduce GHG emissions, including the relationship between the land use and transportation scenarios developed by an MPO and local government land use plans, regional and local government transportation plans, and other local government infrastructure plans. The proposed legislation should ensure that any inconsistency or conflict with federal law or regulations is addressed with the federal requirements controlling. d.Seek Federal Funding The Legislature should direct ODOT and DLCD to report to the Legislative Emergency Board no later than October 31, 2010, and seek approval to pursue any available federal funding and grants to support scenario planning work, including development of scenario plans setting targets, developing a state strategy, preparation of guidelines and a toolkit. e.Seek Funding for Public Transportation Operations The Legislature should consider ways to improve the level of funding for public transportation operations. Improved public transportation service will play a key role in strategies to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Sustainable funding for transit operations will be fundamental to any significant effort to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. f.Seek Funding for Bike Lane, Sidewalk, and Trail Construction The Legislature should consider ways to improve the level of funding for bike lane, sidewalk, and trail construction. Improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities will play a key role in strategies to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Sustainable funding for bicycle and trail projects will be fundamental to any significant effort to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. g.Resolution for Congress to Provide Funding The Legislature should adopt a resolution urging Congress to provide increased federal funds to support scenario planning work by the state, metropolitan areas and local governments and to increase federal funding to support transportation and land use actions that will be effective in reducing GHG emissions. Page 30