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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Dave Hancock, Chief Capital Services Officer |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Sarah Ross, Environmental Steward and Sustainability Specialist |
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TITLE:
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2023 Annual Sustainability Report
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Informational report for discussion
BACKGROUND:
According to UTA's sustainability policy (UTA.01.09), the Sustainability Steering Committee is tasked with producing an annual report that outlines UTA's ongoing sustainability endeavors and advancements. Since 2022, when UTA’s Board of Trustees incorporated sustainability as a central aspect of the organization’s strategic objectives, the organization has been striving to become better environmental stewards. Documenting UTA's efforts and showcasing its sustainability achievements serves to communicate with the community about the strides made towards “moving Utahns to a better quality of life”.
DISCUSSION:
In 2023, UTA made significant progress towards our sustainability goals. Highlights include the establishment of an agency-wide sustainability policy, the launch of the Ogden Express (OGX) bus rapid transit line featuring a 100% electric bus fleet, and the transition of our Tooele On-Demand service to a fully electric fleet. These efforts, alongside initiatives like the Zero Emission Bus Transition Plan and water conservation measures, underscore our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable transportation solutions. We remain dedicated to advancing these goals and enhancing the well-being of Utahns through sustainable mobility options.
Moving forward, UTA’s sustainability team will continue to work towards even greater impacts on the organization’s goal of decreasing its carbon footprint. In collaboration with a team of consultants from Jacob’s Engineering, UTA will undergo an agency wide sustainability audit in 2024. This audit will help UTA sustainability staff know the best course of action to meet our goals and inform the agency’s first formal sustainability plan.
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
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ATTACHMENTS:
2023 Annual Sustainability Report