addressing climate change adaptation in regional transportation plans

Addressing Climate Change Adaptation in Regional Transportation PlansA Guide for California MPOs and RTPAs7.0 An Advanced Approach:Applying the Five-StepClimate Change Assessmentand Adaptation ModulesThe remainder of this report outlines a five-step process for CaliforniaMPOs/RTPAs to incorporate climate change assessment and adaptation intotheir RTPs. To meet this objective, this report suggests a set of modules shown inFigure 7.1, modified but aligned with the FHWA Climate Change VulnerabilityConceptual Risk Assessment Model. 12Figure 7.1Climate Change Assessment and Adaptation Modules5. Monitor &Evaluate Plan1. Set Mission,Goals andObjectives4. DevelopAdaptationStrategies2a. Assemble AssetInventory & ScreenCriticality2b. Apply ClimateInformationSource: Cambridge Systematics, Inc., 2012.3. ConductVulnerabilityand RiskAssessment12 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/climate_change/adaptation/ongoing_and_current_research/vulnerability_assessment_pilots/conceptual_model62410.cfm.Cambridge Systematics, Inc. 7-1