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The Task Force recommendations and proposed action steps are detailed below.

Submitted by Jeremy on December 1, 2007 - 5:02pm.
  • Reduce total oil and natural gas consumption by 50 percent over the next 25 years.
  • Inform citizens about peak oil and foster community and community-based solutions.
  • Engage business, government and community leaders to initiate planning and policy change.
  • Support land use patterns that reduce transportation needs, promote walkability, and provide easy access to ...
  • Design infrastructure to promote transportation options and facilitate efficient movement of freight, and prevent ...
  • Encourage energy-efficient and renewable transportation choices.
  • Expand building energy-efficiency programs and incentives for all new and existing structures.
  • Preserve farmland and expand local food production and processing.
  • Identify and promote sustainable business opportunities.
  • Redesign the safety net and protect vulnerable and marginalized populations.
  • Prepare emergency plans for sudden and severe shortages.
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Full report from the City of Portland's Peak Oil Taskforce

  • City of Portland Peak Oil Task Force members
  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction: Preparing for Peak Oil
  • Task Force Process
  • Impacts and Vulnerabilities
  • Summary of Impacts
  • Impacts on Transportation and Land Use (T)
  • Impacts on Food and Agriculture (F)
  • Impacts on Business, Economy and Jobs (E)
  • Impacts on Public and Social Services (S)
  • Recommendations: Act Big, Act Now
  • The Task Force recommendations and proposed action steps are detailed below.
    • Reduce total oil and natural gas consumption by 50 percent over the next 25 years.
    • Inform citizens about peak oil and foster community and community-based solutions.
    • Engage business, government and community leaders to initiate planning and policy change.
    • Support land use patterns that reduce transportation needs, promote walkability, and provide easy access to ...
    • Design infrastructure to promote transportation options and facilitate efficient movement of freight, and prevent ...
    • Encourage energy-efficient and renewable transportation choices.
    • Expand building energy-efficiency programs and incentives for all new and existing structures.
    • Preserve farmland and expand local food production and processing.
    • Identify and promote sustainable business opportunities.
    • Redesign the safety net and protect vulnerable and marginalized populations.
    • Prepare emergency plans for sudden and severe shortages.
  • Next Steps
  • Appendix 1: Resolution Establishing the Peak Oil Task Force
  • Appendix 2: Peak Oil — An Overview
  • Appendix 3: Peak Oil Scenario
  • Appendix 4: Land Use & Transportation Subcommittee Materials
  • Appendix 5: Food & Agriculture Subcommittee Materials
  • Appendix 6: Economic Change Subcommittee Materials
  • Appendix 7: Public Services Subcommittee Materials
  • Appendix 8: City of Portland Peak Oil Task Force Members

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