California Department of Transportation
Caltrans Transportation Planning Planning Offices Office of Policy Analysis and Research Climate Action Program

Climate Action Program

Program functional responsibilities include:

  • Manage the Department’s Climate Action Program
  • Coordinate and monitor climate activities and strategies across departmental programs, including planning functions statewide
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for climate change and transportation energy
  • Mainstream greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency measures into planning and project development

OPAR manages the climate action program and coordinates department’s effort in response to AB 32: Global Warming Solution Act of 2006, Climate Action Team, Governor’s executive orders, Administration policies, and related legislative rulings. OPAR works with the Climate Action Team (CAT), Air resources Board, regional agencies, and other stakeholders on cross-agency policy framework and research focusing on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and energy efficiency measures. Provides guidance and consultative services to internal programs and external agencies, and maintains an educational and information program on climate change and related energy, environmental, financial, and economic issues.

 

Documents and Publications

Related Websites

California Department of transportation Websites on Transportation Energy
- Caltrans Greening the Fleet
- Clean Air Initiative
- Propane Fueling Locations in California
- Electric Charging Stations in California

US Department of Transportation (Energy Websites)
- US DOT Center for Climate Change and Environmental Forecasting website
- US Department of Energy (Transportation)

Other Transportation Energy & Climate Change Websites
- California Energy Commission website
- California Air Resources Board
- Global Climate and Energy Project
- Buyer’s Guide to Cleaner Cars
- Air Pollution Credits, Incentives and Grants Program
- AB71 Eligible Vehicles - Single-Occupant Carpool Lane Use Stickers
- Health and Air Pollution
- California Institute for Energy Efficiency
- DieselNet
- California Climate Change

 

Program Contact: For more information contact Dr. Reza Navai at reza.navai@dot.ca.gov, 916-653-3424, or Vahid Nowshiravan at vahid.nowshiravan@dot.ca.gov, 916-654-2618.