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Addressing Climate Change Adaptation in Regional Transportation PlansA Guide for California MPOs and RTPAsFigure 13.1 Process for Monitoring and Evaluating the PlanESTABLISHGOVERNANCESTRUCTUREMONITORIMPLEMENTATIONCONTINUESTAKEHOLDERCOMMUNICATIONEVALUATE PLANREVIEW GOALSFOR NEXT RTPCYCLEPROGRAMMANAGEMENTROLES ANDRESPONSIBILITIESBUDGETRISK REGISTERLOCALREGIONALLESSONSLEARNED FORNEXT PLANNINGCYCLESTATESource: Cambridge Systematics, Inc., 2012.13.2 MONITORING AND EVALUATIONLike other elements within the RTP, climate adaptation plans and activitiesshould be monitored and refreshed on a periodic basis. This element of the RTPshould not only track the adaptation strategies selected but also the scientificupdates as well as the tools and technology available to develop climate impactprojections. Linking climate adaptation to the RTP/SCS guarantees a venuewhereby adaptation options as well as findings from ongoing research on climatechange and the tools available to address it will be revisited over time. This willallow MPOs/RTPAs to stay informed of the research and best practices on riskassessment and appropriate adaptation options.Establish Governance StructureTo ensure that climate adaptation moves from plan to implementation, theMPO/RTPA will have to work with a variety of other agencies to ensure that theadaptation strategies called out in the plan are executed. The MPO/RTPA willhave to convert the climate adaptation strategies from the RTP into a workprogram with a lead department or staff member responsible forimplementation. The work program should outline roles and responsibilitieswith phasing and timelines associated with certain actions.Defining specific individuals, departments, agencies and organizations can helpassure that a strategy is implemented rather than included in a general guidancedocument. The governance structure can provide a forum for sharing theprogress of implementing adaptation strategies over time.Because adaptation policies often address projected impacts far into the futurewith sometimes unobservable benefits in the short run, this work program willrely on sustained support and strong leadership. The governance structure will13-2 Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
Addressing Climate Change Adaptation in Regional Transportation PlansA Guide for California MPOs and RTPAshave to involve the coordination of many departments and this work program,much like the RTP documentation, will need to be continually refreshed.Monitor ImplementationAlthough at this point, monitoring implementation of adaptation strategies is notalways in the hands of the MPO/RTPA, the MPO/RTPA can assist with two keyareas: supporting the budget and developing a risk register.One of the most challenging aspects to implementation of adaptation strategies isidentifying and pursuing the funding for it. The RTP process is designed toidentify needs and shortfalls over a long-term future time horizon, but as projectsemerge, they will have an associated estimated cost that includes the materialcost of the strategy, staff time, administrative support, associated outreach, andlong-term monitoring. Although the adaptation strategy may be a part of aregional transportation plan, it may not be viewed as critical when comparedagainst all of the other needs in the region. There are a variety of ways in whichadaptation strategies can be funded, including government grants, generalfunds, taxes and fees (including impact fees), bonds, and more. The RTP processis meant to support the identification of costs and of potential funding required.An MPO/RTPA can also assist with the development of a risk register for theproject. This is a project management tool to track project risk probabilities,estimate impact and develop alternative methods to deal with diversions fromthe original goal or strategy. Each adaptation strategy will have a different set ofimplementation challenges, and the MPO/RTPA can adopt a risk register alongwith the implementation agency to track the progress over time.Continue Stakeholder CommunicationAlthough it is unlikely that the advisory board will continue to be in existenceafter the development of the climate adaptation component of the RTP, theMPO/RTPA will benefit from longer-term periodic updates with stakeholders,even if through an e-mail listserve or informal correspondence. This buildssupport for their participation in future RTP cycles and provides a forum foropen communication.Evaluate PlanBefore the next planning cycle begins, the MPO/RTPA will find it worthwhile tocatalog the lessons learned from the development of the climate assessment andadaptation plan for incorporation into the next planning cycle.13.3 NEXT STEP: REVIEW GOALS FOR FUTURE RTPAt the end of the process, the cycle begins again with Module 1, with the timingaligned with the next round of RTP updates, which occurs every four to fiveCambridge Systematics, Inc. 13-3
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