Carbon Neutral Transportation Master Plan

In 2022, the County launched a cross-departmental effort to define the Carbon Neutral Transportation Master Plan (CNTMP) that interfaces with and is closely related to at least three other transportation planning efforts in the County: the Master Transportation Plan (MTP), Transit Strategic Plan (TSP) and ART Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Feasibility Study. The CNTMP was developed through a collaborative process with County government departments and other stakeholders to develop a set of goals, objectives and key initiatives to support the County’s carbon neutral transportation future.

Read the CNTMP Full Report(PDF, 14MB)

The CNTMP 5-Year Action Program will stand alone, but its actions, policies and programs will be incorporated into the Community Energy Plan's (CEP) Carbon Roadmap for Years 3 -5 and the subsequent Roadmap updates, including for Years 5 - 10 for implementation. 

View the 5-Year CNTMP Action Program(PDF, 2MB)

Overview of the CNTMP goals, objectives and key initiatives

Goal 1: Reduce reliance on single‑occupant vehicles (SOVs).
To support this goal, the County aims to improve multimodal transportation access, shift behavior through education, and increase the use of alternative transportation modes.

  • Objective 1.1: Enhance multimodal transportation access and connectivity through strategic land‑use planning.

    • Initiative 1.1.1: Advance transit‑oriented redevelopment.

  • Objective 1.2: Drive behavior change and market transformation by expanding public education programs about clean transportation options.

    • Initiative 1.2.1: Expand existing public education programs regarding clean transportation options and their benefits.

  • Objective 1.3: Promote and facilitate greater use of alternative transportation modes.

    • Initiative 1.3.1: Develop or promote tools to inform and increase bicycle and pedestrian activity.
    • Initiative 1.3.2: Explore opportunities to expand the availability of electric car‑share programs.
    • Initiative 1.3.3: Pursue grant funding to support incentive programs encouraging public and multimodal transportation use.

Goal 2: Support an array of EV charging options throughout the County.
This goal focuses on expanding residential, neighborhood, and public charging while streamlining deployment processes.

  • Objective 2.1: Expand custom EV charging solutions for at‑home and neighborhood charging.

    • Initiative 2.1.1: Explore right‑of‑way charging options and emerging technologies.
    • Initiative 2.1.2: Explore the potential for neighborhood EV charging cooperatives.

  • Objective 2.2: Promote public EV charging.

    • Initiative 2.2.1: Build upon existing installations of public EV chargers on County property.
    • Initiative 2.2.2: Operationalize insights from analyses of public EV chargers on private‑sector sites, including within underserved communities.
    • Initiative 2.2.3: Continuously track and pilot emerging public EV charging technologies.

  • Objective 2.3: Support clear processes for EV charger deployments at residences and businesses.

    • Initiative 2.3.1: Apply design, accessibility, and safety guidelines for EV chargers.
    • Initiative 2.3.2: Consider streamlined and/or discounted permitting processes.
    • Initiative 2.3.3: Coordinate with Dominion Energy on utility‑related steps for charger deployment.

Goal 3: Support the phased decarbonization of the County fleet.
This includes right‑sizing the fleet, transitioning to zero‑emission vehicles, and building the charging infrastructure to support them.

  • Objective 3.1: Right‑size the County fleet.

    • Initiative 3.1.1: Continue post‑COVID assessments of the number of vehicles in the County fleet.
    • Initiative 3.1.2: Review vehicle size needs to ensure the smallest appropriate vehicle is acquired.

  • Objective 3.2: Transition the County fleet to zero‑emission vehicles (ZEVs).

    • Initiative 3.2.1: Establish ZEV targets for non–public‑safety fleet vehicles based on market availability:
      • Passenger cars: 60% ZEV by 2025, 100% by 2032
      • Light‑duty trucks/SUVs: 50% ZEV by 2030, 100% by 2037
      • Medium/heavy‑duty vehicles: continue reviewing feasibility and market evolution
    • Initiative 3.2.2: Explore grants and incentives to support EV acquisition for County and APS fleets.

  • Objective 3.3: Strategically deploy charging infrastructure to support electric fleet vehicles.

    • Initiative 3.3.1: Continue deployment of charging infrastructure for the County’s EV fleet.
    • Initiative 3.3.2: Explore grants and incentives for fleet charging infrastructure.
    • Initiative 3.3.3: Explore mechanisms to support cost‑efficient at‑home charging for staff with take‑home vehicles.
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