HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1997-49RESOLUTION NO.1997-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS,ARIZONA,ADOPTING THE MAG 1997
PARTICULATE PLAN FOR PM-10 AND MAG 1998 SERIOUS AREA
CARBON MONOXIDE PLAN FOR THE MARICOPA COUNTY AREA
AND COMMITTING TO CERTAIN IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS,theMaricopaAssociationofGovernments("MAG")hasbeendesignatedby
theGovernorofArizonaastheregionalairqualityplanningagencyinMaricopaCounty;and
WHEREAS,the Maricopa County nonattainment area has been reclassified asa Serious
Area for particulate matter and carbon monoxide according tothe Clean AirAct;and
WHEREAS,theSeriousArea Particulate PlanforPM-10is required toincludeBest
Available Control Measures;and
WHEREAS,A.R.S §49-406 G.requires thateach agency that commits to implement a^
controlmeasuredescribethat commitment inaresolutionadoptedbythe governing bodywhich
specifies its authority for implementing the measure as provided in statute,ordinance,orrule;a
programfor enforcement ofthemeasures;andthelevelof personnel andfundingallocatedtothe
implementation of the measure;
WHEREAS,the Council of the Town of Fountain Hills has reviewed the MAG 1997
Particulate Plan for PM-10 and MAG 1998 Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plans.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS AS FOLLOWS:
Section1.That the Mayor and Council ofthe Town of Fountain HillsadoptstheMAG
1997 Particulate Plan for PM-10 and the MAG 1998 Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
attached herewith as Exhibit A.
Section 2.That the Mayor and Council ofthe Town of Fountain Hillsagreeto proceed
with a good faith effort to implement the measures identified in Exhibit B.
Section 3.That the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills commit to
implement the measures as identified in Exhibit Bwiththe funding sources identified.
Recognizing,however,that the availability of necessary funding may depend onthe funding
programs or processes of various stateand federal agencies,the Town of Fountain Hillsagrees
to considermodifications of the funding or schedules for implementation actions,if necessary.
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Section 4.Ofthe measures identified inExhibitA attached hereto and incorporated by
reference,the Mayor and Town Council shall implement only measures 97-DC-5,97-TC-l 1,97-
TC-16,97-TC-5,and97-NR-6.Theothermeasuresarenot reasonably availabletotheTown
giventhatmanyofitsresidentsareretiredandliveinlowdensity,semi-ruralareas.Manyof
themeasuresareforurbanareasthatarenotapplicabletoFountainHills.TheMayorandTown
CounciloftheTownof Fountain Hillswill consider modification ofadoptedmeasuresand/or
adoptionofadditionalmeasures,asappropriate,duringthecontinuingplanningprocessif
implementation doesnotachievereasonablefurtherprogressinreducing emissions,as required
bythe Clean AirAct.
PASSED AND ADOPTED bythe Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona this g3 n cL day of Ci^-ob-cr ,1997.
ATTEST:
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Cassie B.Hansen,Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E.Farrell,Town Attorney
REVIEWED BY:
Paul L.Nordin,Town Manager
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EXHIBIT A
March26,1997
SUGGESTED LIST OF MEASURES
FOR PARTICULATE MATTER AND CARBON MONOXIDE
These measures may or may not be feasible
and available to the implementing entities.
PART 1:NEW MEASURES
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
VEHICLE EMISSIONS TESTING
97-IM-1.Phased-ln Emission Test Outpoints
More stringent l/M 240pass/fail standards ("final standards")formotor
vehicle emissions testingwere mandated tobeeffectiveon January 1,
1997,but have not been implemented.Studies conducted in the Arizona
emissions testing lanes during 1995 and 1996 demonstrated,that without
adequate preconditioning50 percent ormoreofthevehicles failing under
final standards will be false failures.Therefore,this measure would
involvethe development ofan alternative test protocol to reduce false
failures.
State
97-IM-2.Enhanced Emission Testing of Constant Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicles
This measure would require that full-time four-wheel drive vehicles and
vehicles equipped with traction control receive the transient loaded
emissions test (i.e.,I/M 240).Implementation wouldrequire the
installation ofdual-axle dynamometers in several locationsthroughoutthe
inspection station network in the metropolitan area.
State
97-IM-3.Geographic Expansionofthe Emissions TestingProgram
This measure would expand the geographic coverage ofthe l/M program
requirements to encompass allofMaricopaCountyor the entire state,
reducing the emissions generated by these vehicles on occasions when
they are operated within the Nonattainment Area.
State
97-IM-4.One-Time Waiver from Vehicle Emissions Test
In 1996,S.B.1002 limited the issuance ofawaiverforfailuretocomply
withthe emission testing requirements to one-time only,beginning
January 1,1997.
Adopted by
State in 1996
Air quality impact will be
evaluated for plans.
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
97-IM-5.No-Waiver or Increased Waiver Repair Limit Options
This measure wouldmodifythe vehicle inspection maintenance program
to allow no waivers from passing the emissions test,or further increase
the amount of money which a motorist must spend for repairs in order to
obtain a waiver.In 1993,H.B.2001 increased the repair threshold for
gasoline powered vehicles in order to be eligible fora waiver from $50 to
$100 for vehicle model years 1967-1974;from $200 to $300 for vehicle
model years 1975-1980;andfrom $300 to$450forvehiclemodel year
1981 and newer.
State
97-IM-6.Tougher Enforcement ofVehicle Registration and Emissions
Test Compliance
This measure would use additional methods to increase the registration
compliance of residents.Also,itwould address compliance withl/M test
requirements by commuters residing outside the nonattainment area or
college students attending school in the nonattainment area.
State
97-IM-7.Vehicle Pollution Charge *
*Recommended with two conditions:
1.Additional study should be conducted to determine appropriate and
feasible implementation mechanisms;and
2.The measure should not be implemented until after resolution of the
technical problems with implementing the "final"cutpoints in the enhanced
vehicle emissions testing program (l/M 240).
This concept entailsmodificationoftheexisting structure ofmotor vehicle
registration charges by linking the fees totheresultsoftheexisting
Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Program.A base emissions feewould
be charged forallvehiclesatregistration.Inaddition,anincrementally
higherfeewouldbe added depending uponhowmuchthetailpipe
emission ofthe individual vehicle exceed those ofthe average vehicle.
Thiswould encourage owners ofolder high-emitting vehiclestoretiretheir
vehicles,whileownersofnewervehicleswouldtendtoeffectrepairs
beyond those requiredbythe current l/M program cost waivers.If the
program were not revenue-neutral,any excess revenues could be
allocated for transit improvements.
State
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97-IM-8.Require Pre-1988 Heavy-DutyDiesel Commercial Vehicles
Registered in the Nonattainment Area to Meet 1988 Federal
Emission Standards;ProvideIncentivestoEncourage
Voluntary AcceleratedVehicle Replacement bytheYear2001
In 1996,S.B.1002 was passed bythe Arizona Legislature requiring that
afterJanuary 1,2004all commercial Diesel vehicles operating inAreaA
thatweighmorethan26,000poundsandareregisteredinAreaAmust
meetor surpass the 1988 federalemission standards unless theywere
built inorafter1988.In addition,providing incentivescouldhelp
accelerate replacement of older vehicles.
Adopted by
State in 1996
Air quality impact will be
evaluated for plans.
c
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
97-IM-9.Snap Acceleration Test for Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles
In 1996,S.B.1002 was passed by the Arizona Legislature requiring that
beginning March 1,1997,medium and heavy duty Diesel vehicles
registered or re-registered in Area A that are more than 33 months
beyond the initial date of registration,to take the snap acceleration test.
Adopted by
State in 1996
Air quality impact will be
evaluated for plans.
CLEAN FUELS FOR
CONVENTIONAL VEHICLES
97-CF-1.Implement Clean Fuels Approach Recommended by the
Governor's Air Quality Strategies Task Force
Short term:Optinto Federal Reformulated Fuel Program starting in 1997.
Long term,consider several options:
Federal Reformulated Fuel
California Phase 2 Fuel Specifications
Performance-Based Standards for Motor Vehicle Fuel
State
97-CF-2.Tighter Limitson Sulfur Content in Gasoline
The "CO Complex Model"indicates that fuel oxygen and sulfur content
have the heaviest influenceon exhaust CO emissions.A change in the
sulfurfuel parameter from 339 ppm to 139 ppm indicated an8to9
percent reduction inCO vehicle emissions.The average sulfur content
forMaricopaCountyfor Summer fuelis approximately 168 ppm.
State
97-CF-3.Measures to Encourage the Construction and Operation of
Fueling Stations for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
The measure is aimed at encouraging the development ofafueling
infrastructure for alternative fuels.Through actions of the Arizona
Legislature,thegoalwouldbeto develop an alternative fuelingnetwork
for public/governmental agencies through a statewide credit/debit fuel
card system.Also,provisions wouldbe made to encourage private sector
development of alternative fueling stations through fueltax credits.
State
97-CF-4.California Reformulated Diesel Fuel or Other Clean Diesel
Fuel
AnalternativetoDiesel#1isCARB"clean"Diesel,which was required in
Californiabeginninginthefallof 1993.Theregulationrequiring"clean"
Diesel specifies and aromatic content of 10 percent (forlargerefiners)and
a sulfur content of 0.05 percent.However,refiners can use alternative
formulations if they can demonstrate that the same emission reductions
achieved with their formulation.
State
97-CF-5.Limit Sulfur Content ofDieselFuelOilto 500 ppm
Federal regulations require that on-road Dieselfuelsold throughout the
contiguous U.S.,have amaximumsulfur content of 0.05 percent by
weight (500ppm).Arizona S.B.1002 prohibits sale of Diesel fuel
(including off-road)use in the Nonattainment area that contains in excess
of 500 ppm sulfur.
Adopted by State
in 1996
Air quality impact will be
evaluated for plans.
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
CLEANER VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES
97-VT-1.Adoptionof the CaliforniaLow-EmissionVehicle Program
The California Low-Emission Vehicle Program establishes tailpipe
emissions standards fora series of vehicle classes ranging from
Transitional Low-Emission Vehicles to Zero-Emission Vehicles.The
program allows manufactures to use any combination of emission control
technology and alternative fuels to meet the standards.
State
97-VT-2.Voluntary Gasoline Vehicle Retirement Programs,Including
Enhanced NotificationFor Older Vehicles and inHigh
Pollution Areas
This measure would institute a program to purchase and retire vehicles
which produce excessive emissions,particularly pre-1980 model year light
duty automobiles and trucks.A voluntary vehicle retirement program
mightbeimplemented as an enhancement totheexisting
inspection/maintenance program;thiswouldinvolveretiring vehicles
whichfailthe emissions test andrequire repairs morecostlythanthe
waiver limit.
State,County
97-VT-3.Voluntary Diesel Vehicle Retirement
This measure wouldinstituteaprogramto purchase andretireheavy-duty
Diesel vehicles.This measure is focused onthe heavier weight classes
because they have the highest emissions and are driven the most.A
vehicle retirement program could be implemented as an enhancement to
theexisting inspection/maintenance program;thiswouldinvolveretiring
vehiclesthatfailthe emissions test andrequirerepairsmorecostlythan
thewaiver limit.Theanalysisperformedforthisstudy assumed abounty
of $10,000 foreach retired vehicle,offeredonlyfor pre-1991 modelyear
vehicles.
State
97-VT-4.Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Replacement or Overhaul at
Recommended Intervals
Heavy-dutyDiesel engines are typically overhauled several times before
beingreplaced.This measure wouldofferincentivestoheavy-dutyDiesel
vehicleownerstoreplacetheexisting engine withanew(i.e.,1994 or
later model year)engine at the timeof overhaul.The focus ofthis
measure ison pre-1991 model year heavy-duty Diesel trucks.
State
97-VT-5.RetrofitExistingDieselVehicles-e.g.withOxidation
Catalyst
This measure wouldinvolvethevoluntaryuseofemissioncontrol devices
on Diesel-powered vehicles.Inexistingvehicles,theinstallationof
oxidation catalystsorrelateddevicescouldbe encouraged atthetimeof
engine overhaul,orasa pilot testprogram.Pre-1991 modelyearscould
be targeted.
State
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MEASURE
Potential
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Entity
REDUCED VEHICLE USE
AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION
97-TC-1.Mass Transit Alternatives
This measure is envisioned as a major change to the scope and service
levelsofferedbytheexistingpublic transit system intheregion.Alight
rail component iscurrently under consideration,butthisisnot intended to
ruleout alternative technologies or different sized systems.The current
Long RangeTransportationPlanfortheregioncallsforadoublingofthe
regional bus system after the year 2005.
State,Local
97-TC-2.High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Pricing
ThepricingofHigh Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)lanes for peak hour use by
non-HOVs offers a mechanism for taking advantage of underused
roadway capacity.This concept would result in higher overall average
speeds inthe general traffic lanes,whichwould produce areductioninair
pollution.
State
97-TC-3?Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems
The term"Intelligent Transportation Systems"includes a variety of
technological applications intended to produce moreefficient use of
existing transportation corridors.The primary application currently
implemented in the Maricopa County area is the Freeway Management
System (FMS)operated bytheArizona Department of Transportation.
The FMS combines the use of in-road sensors,surveillance cameras,
ramp metering controls,and variable message signs to detect and
respond to freeway incidents.
State,County,Local!
97-TC-4.Special Event Controls -Required Implementation fromListof
Approved Strategies
This measure would require new and existing owners/operators of the
special event centers to reduce mobile source emissions generated by
their events.Alistof optional strategies would be available that reduce
mobile source emissions.The definitionof "special event center"could
be developed through the rule development process.
State,County,Local
REDUCED EMISSIONS FROM
NON-ROAD EQUIPMENT
97-NR-1.Voluntary Retirement Program for Gasoline-Powered Lawn and
Garden Equipment
This measure would encourage the voluntarily replacement ofhigh-
emittinglawnand garden equipment withlower-emittingor zero-emitting
models,emphasizing removal of 2-cycle engines.
State
97-NR-2.Require Government Agencies toMinimize Use of Gasoline-
Powered Lawn and Maintenance Equipment Where Feasible
and Appropriate
Apolicytominimize emissions fromlawn and maintenance equipment by
government agencies islikelyto have a substantial impact on the
emissions from this class of nonroad equipment.
State
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
97-NR-3.Emissions Standards for New Heavy-Duty Construction
Equipment
Numeric credit will be taken for federal emissions standards adopted in
1994.Adoption of tougher California standards would provide PM-10
reductions beginning in 2001.The adoption of California's standards
wouldonly affect off-road heavy duty diesel engines between 175 and 750
horsepower.
State
97-NR-4.Emissions Standards forUtility Equipment
This measure would involve adoption of California emissions standards
fornewly manufactured utility engines.The types of equipment affected
bythis measure include lawn and garden equipment (e.g.lawn mowers,
leaf blowers,and edge trimmers)as well as general utility equipment such
as pumps,generators,grinders,and compressors.
State
97-NR-5.Emission Standards forOff Road Vehicles -Motorcycles and
Recreational Vehicles
This measure would establish emissions standards for new off-road
motorcycles and recreational vehicles sold within the state.
Manufacturers wouldbe required to test engineemissions through a
quality-audit program and certify that their engines meet emissions
standards.
State
97-NR-6jj?Encourage the Use of Temporary Electrical Power Lines
Rather than Portable Generators at Construction Sites
Emissions from the production of electrical power used in new home
construction couldbe reduced substantially bythe use of temporary
electricalpower rather than generators.Electrical service can usuallybe
established within30 days of the request.Thisisa voluntary measure
that would reduce noise as well as airpollution.
County,Local/
97-NR-7/Defer Emissions Associated with Governmental Activities
This measure is aimed at reducing activities where feasible and
appropriate by State agencies and local governments in the
NonattainmentAreathatmaycontributeto seasonal airquality problems.
Thiswouldinvolveashiftin the timingofactivitiesor postponement
altogether,until after criticalairpollution periods.
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REDUCED EMISSIONS FROM
INDUSTRIAL SOURCES
97-IS-1.PM-10 BestAvailableControlTechnology (BACT)
Determinations for Stationary Sources
TheMaricopaCountyEnvironmental Services Department couldmakean
industry-by-industry study ofthemajorpoint sources to determine the best
types ofcontrol technologies thatareavailabletoyieldemission
reductions.Subsequently,MaricopaCountycouldrequiretheuseofthe
Best AvailableControl Technology.
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Potential
Implementing
Entity
FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
97-DC-1.Strengthening and Better Enforcement ofFugitiveDust
Control Rules
Itmaybe possible to achieve improved compliance withexistingair
pollution controlregulations(Rule 310)throughtheprovisionofadditional
inspectionand enforcement personnel.The effectiveness of enacting
tougher regulations would also depend uponthelevelof enforcement
provided.
County
97-DC-2.Dust Control Plans for Construction/Land Clearing and
Industrial Sites (Including ActiveLandfills),with Elements
Addressing Trackout Prevention,Site and Material
Maintenance,Construction Staging,and HighWind Operating
Restrictions
This measure wouldinvolve requiring dust control plans for construction,
demolition,land clearing,and industrial projects.The dust control plan
could include a variety of site-specific preventative and mitigative
measures.
County
REDUCED EMISSIONS FROM AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
97-AG-1.Incentives and Credits for Use of Improved Agricultural Practices
A variety of credits and incentives could be provided by the State to
encourage the use of agricultural practices which reduce PM-10
emissions.For example,flex account water credits could be provided in
cases where agricultural PM-10 control measures entail increased water
use.Tax credits could be provided to off-set additional operating costs
arising from implementation ofPM-10control measures.Also,farmers
couldgetan extension on required plow-up dates ona day for day basis
whenever they had been restricted fromtilling due toahighwind event.
State
97-AG-2.Tilling Restrictions onHighWind Days and Tillage Irrigation
Where Feasible
To reduce PM-10 emissions generated bytilling operations,tillage pre-
irrigationwouldbe encouraged where feasible,including consideration of
incentives to offset the additional water usage.Additionally,on days with
wind speed exceeding 25 miles per hour,tillingin unplanted fields could
be prohibited unless there is sufficient soil moisture.The Maricopa
CountyFarm Bureau suggests thattheArizona Department ofAgriculture
could handle the enforcement requirements.
State
97-AG-3.Reduce Emissions of Ammonia and Nitrates from Agricultural
Operations
This measure involves incorporating manure into the soilwithin 48 hours
of spreading to minimize ammonia emissions.This measure would also
enable farmers to obtain maximum benefit of the nitrates for soil
enrichment.The Maricopa County Farm Bureau suggests that the
Arizona Department of Agriculture could handle the enforcement
requirements.
State
MEASURE
Potential
Implementing
Entity
97-AG-4.CooperativeDevelopmentofManagement Practices to Reduce
Emissions from Agricultural Activities
Agricultural interestscouldcontinuetoparticipate with variousentitiesto
developandimplement management practices that reduce dustfrom
agricultural activities.TheMaricopaCountyFarmBureau suggests that
theArizona Department ofAgriculturecould handle the enforcement
requirements.
State
97-AG-5.Deep FurrowingofFallowFields
Dust emissions maybe generated bywind erosion of open agricultural
land.The amount of emissions is affected bywind speed,frequency of
surface disturbance and roughness of the surface.Deep furrowingof
fallowfieldswould increase roughness and reduce wind erosion.The
MaricopaCountyFarmBureau suggests thattheArizona Department of
Agriculturecould handle the enforcement requirements.
State
97-AG-6.Provide Burialof Whole Stalks During Plowdown -If Research
Documents No Increase in Spread of Plant Disease or Pests
from this Practice
Current Arizona Department ofAgriculturerulesrequire farmers to
plowdownor shred andburyplantstalksafter harvest andbeforenew
planting canbegin.Perhaps thiscouldbe changed toallowwholestalks
tobeburied,thereby reducing the number oftills needed.The Maricopa
CountyFarmBureau suggests thattheArizonaDepartmentof Agriculture
could handle the enforcement requirements.
State
FIREPLACE AND OTHER BURNING RESTRICTIONS
97-FP-1.Clean Burning Fireplace Construction
This measure wouldinvolve the adoption of legislation to require the
construction of clean burning fireplaces and woodbuming devices as
definedbytheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencyforallnewly constructed
residential fireplaces,including "add-ons"to existing homes.
State,County
97-FP-2.PublicInformation Program onWood Stoves and Wood Heat
Thisprogramwould acquaint citizens withdetailsofcontrol regulations or
ordinances,theirresponsibilities under the ordinance,andthejustification
forthe ordinance;and enhance the support and provide reinforcement of
the issues and principles behind the ordinance.
County
97-FP-3.Improved Performance/Maintenance of Woodbuming
Devices,Including Weatherization Programs
This measure wouldinvolve encouraging improved performance of
woodbuming devices through the use ofpublic education programs,
energy audits,and financial incentives such as low-interest loans,cash
grants,and tax credits forlow income households.
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97-FP-4.Integrated Program to Reduce Woodbuming Emissions
A number of additional actions could be taken to provide further means
of reducing woodbuming emissions:Inducements/Requirements to
Eliminate or Upgrade Existing Wood Stoves and Fireplaces;Require
Change-Out ofUncertifiedWood Stoves orExisting Fireplaces Upon
Sale ofHome;Restrict the Number or Design ofNew Wood Stoves
and Fireplaces;Ban on Fireplace Installation in New Homes;Tradable
Permits forWood Stoves;Episode Curtailment Program for Residential
Wood Combustion (Removes Current Exemptions).
State,County
REDUCTION OF VEHICLE IDLING
97-VI-1.Limit Excessive Car Dealership Vehicle Starts
Thiscontrol measure wouldrequire car dealers to limit thestartingof
vehicles for sale ontheirlot(s)to once everytwoweeks.Presently,a
number ofnewand used car dealers start theirvehiclesdailytoavoid
battery failure and assure smooth start-ups for customer test drives.In
the start-up phase of operations,avehicle experiences cold start
emissions.Thecold start isthehighest polluting operatingmodefora
vehiclesincethecatalyticconverter does not function until itsoperating
temperature is achieved.
State,County
97-VI-2.Encourage LimitationsonVehicle Idling
Encourage limitations to limit extended idling operations (e.g.by
delivery trucks and buses)to three minutes.
County
PART 2:EXISTING MEASURES WHICH COULD BE
CONSIDERED FOR STRENGTHENING
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VEHICLE EMISSIONS TESTING
97-IM-10.Remote Sensing
A Random On-Road Testing Program (Remote Sensing)is operated in the
Maricopa County nonattainment area as a supplement to the periodic
inspection requirement through the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program.
Six on-road testing units are used throughout the nonattainment area.
Vehicles possibly out of compliance are required to be emissions tested.
This measure wouldinvolve improvements to Remote Sensing such as use
of additional remote sensing units.
State
97-IM-11.Toll-Free Number to Report Gross Emitting Vehicles
Atoll-free telephone number could be made available to supplement the
existing "Smoking Vehicle Hotline"(207-7045)to enable citizens to report
gross emitting vehicles,with the purpose of getting gross emitting vehicles
tested and repaired as appropriate.This measure could include better
enforcement.
State
CLEAN FUELS FOR
CONVENTIONAL VEHICLES
97-CF-6.Public Education Program for Oxygenated Fuels
This measure provides informationto the public regarding the need for
oxygenated fuels to reduce wintertime emissions of carbon monoxide.
State
CLEANER VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES
97-VT-6.Alternative Fuels for Fleets
This measure isaimedat encouraging the use of alternative fuelsfor vehicle
fleets operated in the nonattainment area.Reduced emissions are realized
almostimmediatelyafterintroducing alternative fuelsintopublic and private
vehiclefleets.Thelevelof emissions reduction will progressively increase
as more alternative fueled vehicles replace older fleet vehicles.
State
97-VT-7.Incentive for the Use of Alternative Fuels in Fleets
Reduced emissions arerealizedalmostimmediatelyafterintroducing
alternative fuelsintopublic and private vehicle fleets.The levelof emissions
reduction will progressively increase as more alternative fueled vehicles
replaceolderfleetvehicles.This measure wouldfocuson providing financial
incentives such as tax relief to increase the use of alternative fuels in fleets.
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97-VT-8.Alternative Fuels for General Vehicle Use -Includes Tax
Deductions for Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Encourage the use oflowpolluting alternative fueled vehicles in the general
population byprovidingtax incentives,rebates,etc.Individual and corporate
state income tax deductions were provided inH.B.2001to further promote
the purchase or conversion of vehicles to alternative fuels.
State
REDUCED VEHICLE USE
AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION
97-TC-5.§Expansion ofPublic Transportation Systems
This measure wouldfocuson expanding and enhancing existingpublic
transit services.Transit improvements increase mobility and travel options
forexistingridersandattractnew users.Transitalsoofferscost savings to
commuters.At reasonable levelsof utilization,transitismore energy efficient
than automobile travel and can also reduce traffic congestion.
State,Local
97-TC-6./Employer Rideshare Program Incentives
This measure providesavarietyof employer rideshare incentives as well as
introducing strategies designed toreducesingle occupant vehicletrips.Such
strategies couldinclude:preferentialparkingfor carpools andvanpools,
public awareness campaigns,Transportation Management Associations
among employers,alternative work hours,vanpools for County and State
employees,and vanpool purchase incentives.
State,County,Local
97-TC-7.•PreferentialParkingfor Carpools and Vanpools
This measure encourages publicandprivate employers toprovide
preferential parking spaces for carpools and vanpools to decrease the
number ofsingle occupant automobile worktrips.The preferential treatment
couldinclude covered parking spaces or close-in spaces.
State,County,Local
97-TC-8.Coordinate Traffic Signal Systems
This measure implementsand enhances synchronized traffic signal systems
to promote steady trafficflowat moderate speeds.Signal synchronization
has been implemented by most of the larger municipalities in the area,and
efforts are underway for large-scale coordination across the entire MAG
region.
State,County,Local
97-TC-9.Reduce Traffic Congestion atMajor Intersections
This measure implementsawiderangeof traffic controltechniquesdesigned
tofacilitatesmooth,safe travelthrough intersections.These techniques
includesignalization,turn lanes ormediandividers.The use of grade
separations mayalsobe appropriate forhighvolumeorunusuallyconfigured
intersections,such as those along Grand Avenue.
State,County,Local
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97-TC-10.Site-Specific Transportation Control Measures
This measure would encourage the implementation of any available
transportation control measures targeting specific locations or subareas.
This could include geometric ortraffic control improvements at specific
congested intersections orat other substandard locations.Another example
mightbe reprogramming leftturn signals at certain intersections tolag,rather
than lead,the green timefor through traffic.
State,County,Local
97-TC-11.Encouragement ofBicycle Travel
This measure wouldinvolve the promotion ofbicycletravel tp reduce.
County,Local
automobile use and improveairquality.One useful channel forpublic sector
encouraaement of bicyclina is bikeway system planninq IHpntifyinq and
publicizing appropriate routes foFTnter-city biketripscouldhelpbicyclists
avoid other,less safe facilities.Another area for potential actions is the
development and distribution of educational materials,reaarding bicycle use
anfl safety ,
97-TC-12.Development of Bicycle Travel Facilities
This measure encourages a variety of capital improvements to increase
bicycle use in the MAG area.Off-street bikeways may be implemented
where high speed roadways preclude safe bicycling.In downtown areas,on-
street bicycle routes are more feasible because traffic generally flowsata
slower rate.Bicycletravelfacilities should be clearly marked with signs and
adequately maintained.
County,Local
97-TC-13.Alternative Work Schedules
Alternative work hours,or flextime,is an employer policy which enables
workers to choose their own working hours within certain constraints.
Flextime provides the opportunity for employees to use public transit,
ridesharing,and other nonmotorized transportation.A related strategy,
staggered work hours,is designed to reduce peak congestion in the vicinity
of the workplace.Alternative work weeks have been implemented
extensively by large private and public employers.
State,County,Local
97-TC-14.Land Use/Development Alternatives
This measure includes encouraging land use patterns which support public
transit and other alternative modes of transportation.In general,this
measure would also encourage land use patterns designed to reduce travel
distances between related land uses (e.g.,residential-commercial).Shorter
trip lengths ultimately relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality.
County,Local
97-TC-15.Areawide Public Awareness Programs
This measure focuses on conducting ongoing public awareness programs
throughout the year to provide the publicwithinformationonairpollution and
encourage changes indriving behavior and transportation mode use.
RPTA
97-TC-16.Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel
This measure involves encouraging the use of pedestrian travel as an
County,Local
alternatjyejo automobile travel.Pedestrian travel is quite feasible for short
shopping,business,orschooltrips.Promotion ofpedestriantravelcouldbe
included inairpollutionpublic awareness effortstoremind people ofthis
basic alternative.
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FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
97-DC-3.Paving,Vegetating,and Chemically Stabilizing Unpaved Access
Points onto Paved Roads (Especially Adjacent to
Construction/Industrial Sites)
Mud and dirt carryout from unpaved areas such as construction sites often
accounts fora substantial fractionof paved roadsilt loadings in many areas.
The elimination of this carryout may significantly reduce paved road
emissions.This measure wouldinvolve paving,vegetating,or chemically
stabilizing access points where unpaved traffic surfaces adjoin paved roads.
State,County,Local
97-DC-4.w Curbing,Paving,or Stabilizing Shoulders on Paved Roads
(Includes Painting Stripe on Outside of Travel Lane)
Preventative measures are very important since mitigative measures are
often less effective for paved roads,especially in instances where no
dominant or localized source of dust loading can be identified.This measure
would require the curbing,paving,or stabilizing (chemically orwith
vegetation)of shoulders of paved roads.
State,County,Local
97-DC-5./Frequent Routine Sweeping or Cleaning ofPavedRoads
Paved road sweeping and flushing represents amitigative measure for paved
road surface dust loading.This measure wouldinvolve the frequent
sweeping or cleaning of paved roads,including the flushing of paved roads.
Vacuum and regenerative sweeping are acceptable methods.Another
option,roadway flushing,involves the use of high-pressure water sprays.
State,County,Local
97-DC-6*/Restrictions ontheUseofGasoline-Powered Blowers for
Landscaping Maintenance
This measure wouldinvolve restricting orprohibiting the use of blowers for
landscaping maintenance in Maricopa County.Blowers are sometimes used
for landscaping maintenance for commercial and residential areas toblow
away dirt,leaves,and small rocks.While they improve the appearance of
the landscape,they blow dust particles in the air and contribute to particulate
pollution.
County,Local
Special note:These measures may need morestudyor input from experts,citizensandtheregulated community.
In some cases,proposed measures maynotresultinthe same benefits experienced inotherregions.Thismaybe
duetoregionaldifferencesinclimate,geographyorairshed.Further refinementof these measures maybemade
as additional information becomes availablethroughtheplanning process.
Modeling of24-hour average concentrationsofparticulatematterisbeing conducted bytheArizonaDepartmentof
EnvironmentalQuality(ADEQ),and willnot be completed untilApril1997.TheU.S.EnvironmentalProtection
Agencyhasdirectedthe Maricopa Association ofGovernmentstoincorporatetheADEQmodelingresultsintothe
regionalmodelingforthe Serious Area PM-10 Plan.Itisanticipatedthattheregionalmodeling work will be
completed by summer 1997.
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APPENDIX
Contents:
•Measures in Section 108(f)of the CleanAirAct
•Measures Required for Consideration Under Arizona Law
MEASURES IN SECTION 108(f)OFTHE CLEAN AIR ACT
1.Programs for improved public transit
2.Restrictions ofcertainroadsorlanesto,orconstructionofsuchroadsorlanesforuseby,passenger buses
orhigh occupancy vehicles
3.Employer-based transportation management plans,including incentives
4.Trip reduction ordinances
5.Trafficflow improvement programs that achieve emission reductions
6.Fringeandtransportationcorridorparkingfacilitiesservingmultiple occupancy vehicle programs ortransit
service
7.Programs tolimitor restrict vehicle use in downtown areas or other areas of emission concentration
particularly during periods of peak use
8.Programs fortheprovisionofallformsofhigh occupancy,shared-ride services
9.Programs to limit portionsofroad surfaces or certain sections ofthemetropolitan area tothe use ofnon-
motorized vehicles or pedestrian use,both as totime and place
10.Programs for secure bicycle storage facilities andother facilities,includingbicyclelanes,forthe convenience
and protection of bicyclists,inbothpublic and private areas
11.Programs to control extended idlingof vehicles
12.Programstoreducemotorvehicleemissions,consistent with Title II,whichare caused byextremecoldstart
conditions
13.Employer-sponsored programs to permit flexiblework schedules
14.Programs and ordinances tofacilitate non-automobile travel,provision and utilizationof mass transit,and
togenerallyreducetheneedforsingle-occupantvehicletravel,aspartoftransportation planning and
developmenteffortsofa locality,including programsand ordinances applicabletonewshoppingcenters,
special events,and other centers of vehicle activity
15.Programsfornewconstructionandmajorreconstructionsofpaths,tracks,or areas solelyfortheuseby
pedestrianorothernon-motorized means oftransportationwheneconomicallyfeasibleandinthe public
interest
16.Programsto encourage thevoluntaryremovalfromuseandthemarketplaceof pre-1980 modelyear light
duty vehicles and pre-1980 model year lightduty trucks
MEASURES REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER ARIZONA LAW
1.Mandatory employee parking fees
2.Park and ride programs
3.Removal of on-street parking
4.Rideshare programs
5.Mass transit alternatives
6.Expansion ofpublic transportation systems
7.Optimizing freeway ramp metering
8.Coordinating traffic signal systems
9.Reduction oftraffic congestion at major intersections
10.Site specific transportation control measures
11.Reversible lanes
12.Fixed lanes for buses and carpools
13.Encouragement of pedestrian travel
14.Encouragement of bicycle travel
15.Development of bicycle travel facilities
16.Employer incentives regarding rideshare programs
17.Modification of work schedules
18.Strategies for controlling the generation ofairpollutionby nonresidents of nonattainment areas
19.Use of alternative fuels
20.Use of emission control devices onpublic diesel powered vehicles
21.Paving of roads
22.Restricting off-road vehicle traffic
23.Construction site air pollution control
24.Other air quality control measures
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EXHIBIT "B"
TheTownof Fountain Hills'commitments to implement the following
control measures for the
MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan for PM-10 and
May 1998 Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan.
1.Measure 97-DC-5.Frequentroutinesweepingorcleaningofpavedroads1
2.Measure 97-TC-l 1.Encouragement ofBicycleTravel 2
3.Measure 97-TC-l6.Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel 3
4.Measure97-TC-5.ExpansionofPublicTransportationSystems 4
5.Measure97-NR-6.EncouragetheUseofTemporaryElectricalPowerLines
Rather than Portable Generators at Construction Sites 5
Measure 97-DC-5 -MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan For PM-10 and MAG 1998
Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
Measure Title:Measure 97-DC-5.Frequent routine sweeping or cleaning or paved roads.
Measure Description:The Town of Fountain Hills agrees to sweep streets ona frequent
basis within the Town limits.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation:This measure will be implemented by
theTownof Fountain HillsStreet Department.Legal authority forthisis provided under Arizona
Revised Statutes §9-240-"General Powers of Council".
Implementation Schedule:Fountain Hillshasan ongoing program of sweeping its streets to
keepsandanddebrisremovedfromthetravelways,particularlyatintersections.Curbsare
included in virtually all of the150miles of the Town's streets.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:The sweeping program is
included inthe Town's annual budget.
Enforcement Program:Thismeasuredoesnotrepresentanordinance,regulation,orrule
requiringenforcement.Maintenanceofpavementandsignageontheaffectedstreetsand
bikewayswillbeprovidedbytheTownStreetsDepartment,underthe Town's routine
maintenance program.
MonitoringProgram:TheStreetsDepartmentwillprovidetotheTownEngineera memorandum
documentingtheimplementationprogressofthismeasureonaquarterlybasis.
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Measure 97-TC-ll:MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan for PM-10 and MAG 1998
Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
MeasureTitle:Measure 97-TC-l 1.EncouragementofBicycleTravel.
Measure Description:The Town of Fountain Hillsis identifying bikeway routes along
arterials,collections,andlocal roadways andwillbesigningandstripingsuch routes.TheTown
of Fountain Hills will promote bicycle travel by encouraging and requiring,where appropriate,
bothresidentialandcommercialdeveloperstoprovidebicyclelanesand/ortrailswithinor
adjacent to their projects.
Responsible Agency and Authority for Implementation:This measure will be implemented by
theTownofFountainHills.LegalauthorityforthisactionisprovidedunderArizonaRevised
Statutes §9-240-"General Powers of Council".
ImplementationSchedule:Theschedulefor completing thisworkisasfollows:
•Year-1998 -Town-wide signingand striping
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocation for Implementation:Administration ofplan
development forthisprojectwillrequirestafftimeequivalentto0.2 full-time employee,atan
approximatecostof$8,000.Thismeasurewillbeaccomplishedbycurrentstreet maintenance
department personnel underthe adopted Town budget forFY 1997-1998.This estimated total
costfor completion willbe $20,000,consisting of$20,000from approved Town budget,as
programmed intheTownCapital Improvement Program.
EnforcementProgram:Thismeasuredoesnotrepresentanordinance,regulation,orrule
requiring enforcement.Routineenforcementoftrafficlawsapplicableto motorists and bicyclists
ontheaffectedstreetswillbeprovidedbytheTownPoliceDepartment.Maintenanceof
pavementandsignageontheaffectedstreetsandbikewayswillbeprovidedbytheTownStreets
Department,underthe Town's routine maintenance program.
MonitoringProgram:TheStreets Department will provide totheTownEngineeramemorandum
documentingtheimplementationprogressofthismeasureonaquarterlybasisuntiltheproject
iscompleted.TheStreetsDepartmentwillnotifytheTown Engineer's officeinwritingwhen
the measure isfully implemented.
Measure 97-TC-16:MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan for PM-10 and MAG 1998
Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
Measure Title:Measure 97-TC-l6.Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel.
MeasureDescription:FountainHillsagreesto encourage pedestriantravelwithinits
commercial coreandotherareas.Developers thatseeksiteplanapprovalforcommercial
developmentwillbe encouraged toprovideeasyand comfortable pedestrianconnectionswith
othercommercialbuildingsindowntownFountainHills,therebyencouragingeasyand
comfortablepedestriantravelwithinthecore.Totheextentpossiblewithinexistingdeed
restrictions,the development of common parkinglotsforthe commercial corewillbe
encouraged.TheTownofFountainHillsmayalsoencouragedeveloperstoprovideadditional
sidewalkswhereneededinmulti-familyandsinglefamilyzonedareastocompleteproposed
pedestrian walking routes.
ResponsibleAgencyandAuthorityforImplementation:Thismeasurewillbeimplementedby
theTownofFountainHillsEngineeringDepartment.Legalauthorityforthisactionisprovided
under Arizona Revised Statutes §9-240-"General Power of Council".
ImplementationSchedule:Encouragement ofpedestriantravelwillbeintegratedinthe
FountainHills'GeneralPlan.Sincemostofthe commercial core,includingthestreets,is
privatelyowned,theimplementationscheduledependsinlargepartuponthedevelopmentofthat
corebyprivateowners.Fountain Hillshaslittle control over thetimingof either commercial
or multi-family development.
LevelofPersonnelandFundingAllocatedforImplementation:Administration of plan
developmentforthisprojectwillrequirestafftimeequivalentto0.2full-timeemployee,atan
approximatecostof$8,000.Thiswillbeaccomplishedbycurrentdepartmentpersonnelunder
the adopted Town budget forFY 1997-1998.This estimated total cost for construction willbe
$30,000,fromtheapprovedTownbudget,asprogrammedintheTownCapitalImprovement
Program,plus substantial developer stipulations.
Enforcement Program:This measure doesnot represent an ordinance,regulation,orrule
requiring enforcement.Maintenance of sidewalks willbe provided bythe Town of Fountain
Hills Street Department under the Town's routine maintenance program.
Monitoring Program:The Streets Department will provide tothe Town Engineer a memorandum
documenting the implementation progress of this measure ona quarterly basisuntilthe project
is completed.The Department will notify the Town Engineer's office in writing whenthe
measure isfully implemented.
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Measure 97-TC-5 -MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan For PM-10 and MAG 1998
Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
MeasureTitle:Measure97-TC-5.ExpansionofPublicTransportationSystems.
Measure Description:TheTownofFountainHillsagreestoupgradeandexpandonthe
existingtransitservicebyimplementingavan-shuttle/dial-a-rideprogramthisyearonatrial
basis.The program begins on September 29,1997,andis called the Fountain HillsShuttle
Service.
Responsible Agencyand Authority for Implementation:Thismeasurewillbejointly
implementedbytheTownofFountainHillsincollaborationwiththeRegionalPublic
Transportation Authority("RPTA"),MaricopaCounty,andtheAmericanRedCross.Legal
authority forthisis provided under Arizona RevisedStatutes §9-240-"General Powers of
Council".
Implementation Schedule:Thisservicebeginson September 29,1997,andofferstheTown
of Fountain Hills'residents the opportunity nowto connect withthe106and94busroutesat
MayoClinic(SheaBlvd.).Thevan-shuttleservicewilltransportpeoplebetween"TownHall"
andtheMayoClinic (Shea Blvd.)withfive departure timesfromeachlocation.Thisserviceis
free.
Levelof Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:TheTownofFountainHillshas
included$27,000intheTownbudgettocoverpaymentfortheRedCrosspersonnelusedtodrive
the vans.
EnforcementProgram:Thismeasuredoesnotrepresentanordinance,regulation,orrule
requiring enforcement.
MonitoringProgram:Thisprogramwillbe jointly managedand coordinated bytheRedCross,
RPTA,and the Town of Fountain Hills.
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Measure 97-NR-6 -MAG 1997 Serious Area Particulate Plan For PM-10 and MAG 1998
Serious Area Carbon Monoxide Plan
MeasureTitle:Measure97-NR-6.EncouragetheUseofTemporaryElectricalPower
Lines Rather than Portable Generators at
Construction Sites.
MeasureDescription:TheTownofFountainHillsagreestoimplementaprogramwhich
encouragestheuseofSaltRiverProject("SRP")temporary power devicesatnewconstruction
sites.
ResponsibleAgencyandAuthorityforImplementation:Thismeasureisjointlyimplemented
bytheTownofFountainHillsBuildingandSafety Department andSRP.Legalauthorityfor
thisis provided under Arizona Revised Statutes §9-240-"General Powers of Council".
ImplementationSchedule:TheTownofFountainHillsBuildingandSafetyDepartment
currentlyencouragestheuseof"temporarypowerdevices",however,theactualhook-upand
monitoringis controlled andmanagedbySRP.The program beganonJanuary1,1997.
Level of Personnel and Funding Allocated for Implementation:There arenofunds allocated
forthis measure fromthe Town of Fountain Hills budget.
Enforcement Program:Thismeasuredoesnot represent an ordinance,regulation,orrule
requiring enforcement.SRPmanagesand enforces this "temporary power"program.All
temporary power devices are installed and inspected by SRP personnel atthe construction site.
MonitoringProgram:TheTownofFountainHills encourages theuseofthis"temporarypower"
program,however,SRP is responsible forits monitoring.
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DRAFT
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Environmental Programs Coordinator
Maricopa Association of Governments
1820 West Washington
Phoenix,AZ 85007
Attn:Lindy Bauer
RE:Reasoned JustificationforNot Implementing Air QualityMeasuresforthe MAG 1997
Serious Area Particulate Plan for PM-10 and MAG 1998 Serious Area Carbon Monoxide
Plan
Dear Ms.Bauer:
The Town of FountainHills hereby submits ourreasoned justification for non-implementation
oftheremainingairqualitymeasuresasdescribedinthelist of localgovernmentalmeasures
fromthe MAG suggestedlist of measures.Pleasenotethatthe Town of FountainHillsadopted
Resolution 1997-49.This resolutionpertainsto MAG airqualitycontrolmeasuresthatwillbe
implementedbytheTown of FountainHills.
Very trulyyours,
Randy L.Harrel,P.E.,L.S.
Town Engineer
cc:Paul Nordin
Jim Leubner
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEASURES NOT REASONABLY IMPLEMENTED BY
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
Measures 97-TC-l:Mass Transit Alternatives 1
Measures 97-TC-3:Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems 1
Measure97-TC-4:SpecialEvent Controls-Required Implementation fromListof
Approved Strategies 2
Measures 97-NR-7:Defer Emissions Associated with Governmental Activities 2
Measures 97-TC-6:Employer Rideshare Program Incentives 2
Measures 97-TC-7:Preferential Parking for Carpools and Vanpools 2
Measures 97-TC-8:Coordinate Traffic Signal Systems 3
Measure 97-TC-9:Reduce Traffic Congestion at Major Intersections 3
Measure 97-TC-10:Site Specific Transportation Control Measures 3
Measures 97-TC-l2:Development of Bicycle Travel Facilities 3
Measures 97-TC-13:Alternative Work Schedules 4
Measures 97-TC-14:Land Use/Development Alternatives 4
Measure 97-DC-3:Paving,Vegetating and Chemically Stabilizing Unpaved Access
Points onto Paved Roads (Especially Adjacent to
Construction/Industrial Sites)4
Measures 97-DC-4:Curbing,Paving,or Stabilizing Shoulders on Paved Roads (Includes
Painting Stripe on Outside of Travel Lane)4
Measures 97-DC-6:Restrictions on the Use of Gasoline-Powered Blowers for
Landscaping Maintenance 5
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
REASONED JUSTIFICATION FOR NOT IMPLEMENTING
CO AND PM-10 AIR QUALITY MEASURES
Measures 97-TC-l -Mass Transit Alternatives
TheTownof Fountain Hillsisasmall community witha population of approximately 15,000and
encompasses 19squaremiles.Fountain Hillsis currently served bytheRegionalPublic
Transportation Authority("RPTA")currentlyonlywitha commuter expressbusrouteto
downtownPhoenixtwiceaday.TheTown,however,is upgrading transitserviceby
implementing a van-shuttle/dial-a-ride program this coming yearonatrialbasis.Should that
service be used regularly,the Town intends to continue or expand it.
The impact of anyfuturelightrail transit system onthe Town of Fountain Hillswouldbe
minimal.Based onthe current population size of Fountain Hills and because of the Town of
Fountain Hills'geographical location as related tothe Phoenix metropolitan area,itwouldbe
highly uneconomical to extend anyrailor transit system tothe Town of Fountain Hills based on
potential use.
The Town of Fountain Hills isnot part of the team of local governments which are involved in
the major investment studies related tomass transit alternatives with coordination through the
RPTA.
Measures 97-TC-3 -Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems
The Town of Fountain Hills isa small community witha population of approximately 15,000 and
encompasses 19 square miles.Fountain Hills is currently served bythe RPTA onlywitha
commuter express busrouteto downtown Phoenix twiceaday.
The Town of Fountain Hills is located east of the Phoenix metropolitan area.Shea Blvd.isthe
majoraccess corridor linkingtheTownof Fountain Hillswiththe Phoenix areaandtheBeeline
Highway (Route 87)linkstheTownof Fountain Hillswiththe southeast Phoenix metropolitan
area(Mesa,Tempe,Gilbert,and Chandler)with ADOT beingthe implementing agencyforany
improvements relatedtothismeasure.Onlyasmallportionof Shea Blvd.isundertheTownof
Fountain Hills'jurisdiction (segment thatiswestofRoute87andeastofPalisadesBlvd.).The
Beeline Highway (Route 87)is governed and managed byADOT.
TheTownof Fountain Hillsisnotpart of theteamoflocal governments whichareinvolvedin
themajorinvestmentstudiesrelatedtomasstransitalternativeswithcoordinationthroughthe
RPTA.
Measure 97-TC-4 -Special Event Controls-Required Implementation from List of
Approved Strategies
TheTownof Fountain Hills,asasmall community of approximately 15,000people,haslimited
staff resources available to provide the specialized coordination,monitoring,and enforcement of
specialeventactivitiescoveredbythismeasure.
Each Special Event Coordinator operating withinthe Town of Fountain Hills,isresponsiblefor
meetingallour quality measures perthe guidelines outlined per Maricopa County andtheClean
Air Act.
Measures 97-NR-7 -Defer Emissions Associated with Governmental Activities
The Town of Fountain Hills isa small community withthe population of approximately 15,000
and encompasses 19squaremiles.Asasmallmunicipal government withlimitedpersonneland
fundsand equipments,it would notbe physically orfiscally possible toalter government lawn
andgarden maintenance schedules,limitvehicleuseoridling,or reschedule street maintenance
outside the winter carbon monoxide season.
As small as our Streets Maintenance Department isandalso our newly formed Public Works
Department (3people),itisimperativethattheywork proficiently withminimalinterruption.
Shiftingor postponing activities outsideof critical air pollution periods couldresultin
underutilization of expensive equipment and inefficient use of manpower resources.
Measures 97-TC-6 -Employer Rideshare Program Incentives
The Town of Fountain Hillsisasmall community witha population of approximately 15,000 and
encompasses19squaremiles.FountainHillsisprimarilya bedroom community anddoesnot
haveemployersofasizeornumbertowarrantrideshareprogramincentives.Parkingisreadily
available withinthe Town and congestion isnota problem.Therefore,the number of rideshare
participantsisnotlikelytobesignificantlyincreasedbythisprogram.
Measures 97-TC-7 -Preferential Parking for Carpools and Vanpools
TheTownof Fountain Hillsisasmall community witha population of approximately 15,000 and
encompasses19squaremiles.Becauseparkingisreadilyavailableandcongestionisnota
problemwithintheTown,providingpreferentialparkingforcarpoolsandvanpoolsis unlikely
tosignificantlydecreasethenumberofsingleoccupancyautomobileworktrips.
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Measures 97-TC-8 -Coordinate Traffic Signal Systems
TheTownofFountainHillsisasmallcommunitywithapopulationof15,000andencompasses
19squaremiles.Therearecurrentlyno(100%)synchronized trafficsignalsystemswithinthe
Town's boundarylimits.FountainHillsBlvd.hasacurrentaverageof9,000vehicularTPD,
withSaguaroBlvdat12,000,andPalisadesBlvd.at7,000.SheaBlvd.hasacurrentaverageof
27,000vehicletripsperday("TPD"),however,itscurrentsignalspacingaveragesabout1.5
mileswhichisnotconducivetorequiredtrafficsynchronization.Also,withina6milesegment
ofSheaBlvd.,therearefour jurisdictions (Arizona Department of Transportation ("ADOT"),
Maricopa County Department of Transportation ("MCDOT"),Scottsdale,andtheTownof
FountainHills)sharing responsibility for coordinating anyfuturetrafficsignalizationsystems.
Asadditionalsignalsareadded,theTownofFountainHillswillreviewandanalyzethe
feasibilityof implementing thismeasure.Anyfuture coordination oftrafficsignalsystemswill
be implemented bythe responsible agencies.
Measure 97-TC-9 •Reduce Traffic Congestion at Major Intersections
Thismeasureisnot reasonably available fortheTown of Fountain Hills.Existing trafficlevels
donot warrant expenditure of limited resources toobtainsmall reductions invehicledelays.The
Townis continuing to monitor traffic conditions andplanfor intersection improvements when
theywillbe required bythe growth in traffic.
Measure 97-TC-10 -Site Specific Transportation Control Measures
This measure isnot reasonably available forthe Town of Fountain Hills.The lowto moderate
traffic levels donot warrant expenditure of limited resources to obtain the minor reductions in
vehicledelays.The Town continues to monitor traffic conditions andplanfor needed
transportation control measures required byfuturegrowthintraffic.
Measures 97-TC-12 -Development of Bicycle Travel Facilities
This measure isnot reasonably available forthe Town of Fountain Hills.The Town requireson-
street bicycle lanestobe constructed by private developers and within futurepublicworks
projectsforallnewarterialandmajor collector roadways.Development ofseparatebikepath
facilities(primarilyalongwash corridors)hasbeenrequiredof developers,butnotasofthistime
implementeddueto environmental andhabitatconcerns.
Measures 97-TC-13 -Alternative Work Schedules
TheTownofFountainHillsisasmallcommunitywithapopulationofapproximately 15,000 and
encompasses 19squaremiles.BecauseFountainHillsisprimarilyabedroom community,there
are relatively fewmajoremployersinTown.The businesses thatdoexistopenandclose fairly
early including thelocal schools,construction workers,and maintenance workers.Therefore,
sucha measure would have an insignificant effect.
Measures 97-TC-14 -Land Use/Development Alternatives
TheTownofFountainHillsisasmallcommunitywithapopulationofapproximately 15,000 and
encompasses 19 squaremiles.TheTown supports cluster development andcorridor development
conducivetopublictransit.However,thelackofpublictransitavailabilityprecludesthisitem
fromhavinga significant effectontransitridershipandairpollutionintheshortrun.
Measure 97-DC-3 -Paving,Vegetating and Chemically Stabilizing Unpaved Access Points
onto Paved Roads (Especially Adjacent to Construction/Industrial Sites)
TheTownofFountainHillsisasmallcommunitywithapopulationofapproximately 15,000 and
encompasses19squaremiles.TheTownof Fountain Hillshas previously committedto
implementingplansoutliningproceduresagreeing"topaveand/or dustproof roads,alleysand
parkinglotswithinTownlimits."Additionally,theTownhas previously committedto
constructioninspectionproceduresagreeing"tocontinuetorequirethatstreetsbekeptclean
adjacent to construction sites within the Town limits."
Paving selected access points and street clean-up of construction access to streets minimizes the
majorityofdustwithin construction areas.TheTown of FountainHillscurrentlyhasveryfew
undeveloped accesspointsandweare eliminating theseas development occurs intheseareas.
Measures 97-DC-4 -Curbing,Paving,or Stabilizing Shoulders on Paved Roads (Includes
Painting Stripe on Outside of Travel Lane)
TheTownof Fountain Hillsisasmall community witha population of approximately 15,000and
encompasses 19 square miles.The Town has relatively few existing roadways whicharenot
curbed anddonothave paved shoulders.Those limited stretches which donothave stabilized
shoulders have relatively few access points ontothe roadway,and relatively insignificant use.
TheTownhas adopted previous MAG measures agreeing "topave and/or dustproof roads,alleys
andparkinglotswithinTownlimits."Theroads,alleysandparkinglotssopaved,include
curbing to prevent usage outside of the pavement areas.All roadways are required tobecurbed.
Thecost of curbing thefew roadways with unstabilized shoulders independent of fullroadway
improvementswouldbevery expensive andwouldlikelyneedtoberedoneinanupgradeofthe
roadway.
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Measures 97-DC-6 -Restrictions on the Use of Gasoline-Powered Blowers for Landscaping
Maintenance
TheTownofFountainHillsisasmallcommunitywithapopulationofapproximately15,000and
encompasses19squaremiles.Theuseofblowersforlandscapingmethodsishighlysporadic.
Administrationandenforcementofanordinanceprohibitingitsusewouldbeextremelydifficult.
TheuseofblowersinFountainHillsisrelativelysmall.Aprimaryuseofblowersinotherparts
ofthePhoenixmetropolitanareaistoremovegrassclippingsandtrimmingsfrompavedsurfaces
andlandscapedareas.FountainHills,beingacommunitysensitiveandinharmonywiththe
desertenvironmentislandscapedprimarilywithnativeplantsandshrubsrequiringminimalneed
forblowers utilized ina predominately turf landscape environment.