Transportation

Aug 2, 2020

Transportation

Overview

In 2021, transportation accounted for 35 percent of CO2 emissions in Oregon.  Reducing the use of fossil fuels as an energy source and reducing overall vehicle miles traveled (VMT’s) are both critical means of addressing the climate crisis.

 

Goals

  1. Promote replacement of carbon-fueled vehicles with electric-powered models as soon as possible. This includes cars, trucks, and buses (especially school buses).
  2. Promote walking, biking, and public transit as alternatives to driving.
  3. Promote telecommuting, telemedicine and, when possible, as a way to reduce vehicle usage.
  4. Heighten citizen awareness of the interaction between transportation and land use policies.

Contact

Team Members

  • Duke Castle
  • Lisa Adatto

Related Areas

    Bob Sack

    Bob Riding His Bike

    VW EV SUV Crossover

    VW EV SUV Crossover

    Electric Bike

    Electric Bike

    Fast Charging Stations

    Fast Charging Stations

    Projects

    1. Promote Electric Vehicles (EV)
    2. Promote EV charging availability for residents of multifamily dwellings. LOSN participates in a city commission studying this issue.
    3. Promote electrification of school buses

    Areas of Interest

    Partners

      Resources

      Background Information

      Schools

      Aug 2, 2020

      Schools

      Overview

      The Schools Action Team started as a way to connect parents in different schools that were working on sustainability with informal coffees. Once the Lake Oswego School District became a LOSN partner, we chose three primary focus areas: facilities, school gardens, and Green School Certification. Activities in all these areas continue. In addition the team is working on food, curriculum development and incorporating sustainability more broadly in the district.

      Vision 

      Lake Oswego School District becomes a regional leader through the integration of sustainability into school facilities, functions, and curriculum.

      Goals

      Incorporate sustainability into LO School District.  Specifically focus on the following areas:

      1. Facilities: Incorporate sustainability in new construction and remodels of the schools.
      2. Gardens: Development gardens in all LO schools.
      3. Green School Certification: Support the development and maintenance of Oregon Green Schools certification.
      4. Curriculum: Facilitate the incorporation of sustainability in Curriculum
      5. Food: Support food service in increasing sustainable food options – organic, local, and plant-based

      Partners

       Leaders

      • Dorothy Atwood, LOSN Board Member
      • Stephanie Wagner, LOSN Board Member, Chair of the Oswego Lake Watershed Council
      • Larry Zurcher, LOSD Sustainability Teacher on Special Assignment
      • Breck Foster, LO High School Teacher, LO School District parent
      • Liz Welsh, LO School District parent
      • Courtney Clements, LO School District parent

      Contact

      Lakeridge Middle School

      Lakeridge Middle School

      Hallinan Elementary School Garden

      Hallinan Elementary School Garden

      Hallinan Outdoor Classroom

      Hallinan Outdoor Classroom

      School Garden

      Oak Creek Elementary School Garden

      Projects

      1. Help implement the LO School District Strategic Plan Sustainability Priority.
      2. Support the LOSN  Sustainability Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
      3. Host three to four networking coffees for school parents working on sustainability.
      4. Support teachers and schools in developing sustainability components for curriculum
      5. Provide support and facilitation for school garden coordinators
      6. Work with the district Food Services Director to incorporate sustainability.

        Business

        Aug 2, 2020

        Business

        Overview

        The economy is one of the three pillars of sustainability along with the environment and social equity. Our local businesses have an important role in moving forward to a sustainable future. LOSN is working with local businesses to show how sustainability practices can reduce cost, bring in new customers and open new markets with sustainability-oriented product and service offerings.

        Vision 

        All Lake Oswego businesses understand the value of sustainability and are working towards becoming more sustainable in their practices.

        Goals

        Assist Lake Oswego businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

         Partners

        Projects

        1. Work with the Lake Oswego Chamber to educate members on sustainability.
        2. Look for opportunities for businesses to take advantage of tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
        3. Collaborate with Clackamas County to promote the Leaders in Sustainability certification program.

        Areas of Interest

        1. Incorporate sustainability into the city’s economic development strategy
        2. Engage with LOSN’s Business partners to determine:
          1. How LOSN can support their sustainability goals
          2. How they can support sustainability with LOSN

        Resources 

        Contact

        Linda Ganzini  lganzini@losn.org

        Leaders

        • Dorothy Atwood
        • Linda Ganzini
        Lake Theater & Cafe
        B Corp Certification