Use Cool Pavement Technology and Reduce the Amount of Paved Surfaces
TEMP-07
Measure
This measure furthers the County’s goal to lessen urban heat island effects through the incorporation of cool pavements into the construction and maintenance of paved surfaces. Cool pavements help reduce exposure to heat-related illnesses, decrease building energy consumption and associated GHG emissions, and improve air quality.
Actions
Action TEMP-07-a
Require the use of cool pavement technology in both the replacement and construction of new roads, sidewalks, parking areas, and bikeways
Action TEMP-07-b
Develop and incorporate cool pavement standards into the County’s roadway design manual for use in public rights-of-way.
Action TEMP-07-c
Develop and incorporate cool pavement standards into the County’s development standards for private development projects, in both new construction and changes to existing onsite paved surface areas (e.g., parking lots, private roadways, or other hardscape areas).
Action TEMP-07-d
Apply cool pavement standards when constructing new County-owned facilities or modifying existing County-owned facilities.
Action TEMP-07-e
Collaborate with the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative, the California Environmental Protection Agency, the UC Davis Cool Pavement Research Center, and other regional partners to obtain guidance, explore pilot projects, or other technical support. (Note: this action could also be achieved collaboratively with others as part of the regional urban heat island initiative described in TEMP-02-a).
Status of Implementation
No Update
Efforts for the measure have not started.