1.     Establish indicators and metrics to know if and when peak oil effects are being experienced.

2.     While change usually begins at the local level, Portland can be a voice for change nationally.  Portland should consider working with the National Conference of Mayor’s as an advocate for planning for Peak Oil Preparedness on the national level.

3.     Investigate what options city has to raise revenues to adequately cover costs under a peak oil scenario. This is particularly true given the loss of gasoline revenues, and possible loss of other revenues due to economic impacts.

4.     Support family planning, contraceptive use, and other reproductive health services.

5.     All city bureaus should incorporate the consequences of peak oil in their strategic planning for staffing and modes of transportation.

6.     Use the structures already in place in the City’s emergency preparedness system for immediate disasters and add items necessary to address a  Peak Oil “Long Emergency”.  Ensure that Portland collaborates closely with State emergency preparedness systems.

7.     Portland should focus on planning and working with neighborhood communities for provision of food, shelter and water for its citizens.

8.     If Peak Oil leads to increased local/regional dependence, carrying capacity should be determined to ensure that the city/region can support the population.

9.     The city should consider integrating peak oil with the current climate change efforts into a standing, long-term initiative that includes, but is not limited to communications.  The intention should be to educate citizens on an on-going basis as a way to increase community awareness and behavior change regarding use of energy.