CFP Action Plan - Transportation

Biodiesel Flex shuttle bus provided for visitors

NPS

Emission

Reduction

Target:

Reduce park operations'

transportation emissions to

20 percent below 2007 levels by 2020.

Completed and Ongoing Actions

• Received a DOE Clean Cities Grant to purchase 3 electric vehicles and charging stations to green the fleet.
• Purchased Flex and Breeze shuttle buses that are operated by the CC Regional Transit Authority and run on biodiesel.
• Switched from diesel to B-20 biodiesel for park vehicles, and purchased more hybrid vehicles.
• Purchase and use bio-based lubricants and greases and retread tires in the auto shop.

Planned Actions

• Improve bicycle route network and infrastructure as recommended to implement the 2017 Outer Cape Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
• Continue to work with DOE Clean Cities Program to replace fleet vehicles with alternate fuel models.
• Implement beach shuttles in cooperation with local communities when possible.
• Explore funding opportunities for alternative fuel and transportation activities in the park to improve transit, safe bicycling, and walking opportunities.
• Examine options for replacing gasoline powered equipment with electric alternatives (i.e. lawn mowers).